The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN.
Kekere-Ekun’s confirmation wfollowed her screening by the Senators at the Committee of the Whole on Wednesday.
Kekere-Ekun who became the second female CJN, appeared before the Senate with other Justices of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and others.
This was after Order 12 of the Senate standing Order was cited by Senator Bamidele to allow for her and other visitors enter the Chamber. It was seconded by the Deputy Minority Leader, Senator Oyewumi Olalere, PDP, Osun West.
Justice Kekere-Ekun had been in the acting capacity following the retirement of her Justice Olukayode Ariwoola after her nomination by President Bola.
Answering questions from the Senators, she vowed to ensure Zero Tolerance for Corruption in the Judiciary, noting that she is known for is integrity and strictness.
Kekere-Ekun also promised to ensure that Petitions before the Courts are dealt with Speedily.
President Tinubu had written the Senate, seeking for the screening and subsequent confirmation
of Honourable Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN.
The letter was read by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio upon resumption from the annual break the Upper Chamber.
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