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Justice Kekere-Ekun Sworn-In As CJN

Justice Kekere-Ekun Sworn-In As CJN
  • PublishedAugust 23, 2024

 

Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has been sworn-in as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House, Abuja. 

Kekere-Ekun will operate in acting capacity until confirmation by the Senate.

It was gathered that she took her Oaths around 11:38am. She’s the second female Justice to hold the position.

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