The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas has congratulated Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun on her swearing in as the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), urging her to uphold the principle of fairness and justice in undertaking this serious national assignment.
Kekere-Ekun succeeded Justice Kayode Ariwoola, who bow out of office on August 22, at the age of 70 years.
The speaker, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi noted the pedigree of the acting CJN, said he believes Justice Kekere-Ekun would bring reforms that would enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Nigeria’s judicial system.
It was earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu swore in the acting CJN at the Council Chamber of the State House in Abuja.
Speaker Abbas expressed the readiness of the 10th House to work with the judiciary under Justice Kekere-Ekun’s leadership to deepen Nigeria’s democracy.
He also commended Justice Ariwoola for his efforts towards reforming the judicial arm of the government while wishing him happy retirement.
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