By Flourish Obanor
The acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, made an appearance on Wednesday at the Senate for official screening and confirmation as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria.
The screening and confirmation came after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s letter was presented to the Senate on Tuesday during their plenary session.
The letter sent to the Senate by President Tinubu read “I hereby forward the nomination of Honourable Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, CON, for confirmation as the Chief Justice of Nigeria.I trust that this request will receive the Senate’s prompt consideration and approval.”
It would be recalled that since August, Kekere-Ekun has served as an acting CJN after the retirement of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola.
Upon her confirmation by the Senate, Justice Kekere-Ekun will become the 23rd substantive CJN and the second female in Nigeria to serve in such capacity.
