Tinubu swears in Kekere-Ekun as acting CJN

Tinubu swears in Kekere-Ekun as acting CJN

DAILY TRUST

Following the retirement of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the Chief Justice of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria.

Kekere-Ekun would be the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria if the Senate confirms her appointment.

The new acting Chief Justice took the oath of office and signed the oath register at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, on Friday.

Kekere-Ekun succeeds retired Justice Ariwoola, who assumed office on June 27, 2022, and retired from office after attaining the mandatory age of 70 years.

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