The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, the highest-ranking justice of the Supreme Court, as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
Kekere-Ekun, the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria, received confirmation on Wednesday following a rigorous two-hour question-and-answer session with senators.
She has been serving in this role on an acting basis since August.
During her screening today, Kekere-Ekun was joined by members of the judiciary from different courts and her relatives.
The screening process commenced just over 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu reached out to the Senate, requesting that they proceed with the confirmation of Kekere-Ekun as CJN.
In a letter to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu mentioned, “I have the honour to forward the nomination of Honourable Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun CON for confirmation as CJN.
“While it is my hope that this request will receive the expeditious consideration and confirmation of the senate, please, accept the distinguished senate president the assurances of my highest consideration and personal regards.”
