President Bola Tinubu has administered the oath of office to Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, formally inaugurating her as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria, in acting capacity, subject to Senate confirmation.
The ceremony took place at the Council Chamber of the State House in Abuja on Friday at around 11:40 am, where Kekere-Ekun signed the oath register, marking the beginning of her tenure.
Kekere-Ekun will operate in acting capacity until confirmation by the Senate.
The National Judicial Council at its 106th Meeting presided over by former CJN Kayode Ariwoola, last week, recommended Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun to President Tinubu for appointment as the Chief Justice of Nigeria.
On Monday, the President travelled to France for a short working trip, according to his team’s description of the visit as a ‘brief work stay’.”
However, the President returned to Abuja, the nation’s capital, on Friday, August 23, 2024, following a brief work stay in France.
He arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at approximately 2:25 am.
