On Monday, September 30, 2024, President Bola Tinubu, officially swore in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
Kekere-Ekun took the oath of office as the 23rd CJN at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The new CJN received confirmation from the Senate last Wednesday after a rigorous two-hour question-and-answer session with senators.
Before this big day, Kekere served in this role on an acting basis since August, when Justice Olukayode Ariwoola retired from the post.
During her screening, Kekere-Ekun vowed to ensure that petitions are dealt with speedily to foster integrity within the judiciary.
Integrity Of The Judiciary
The 1974 Queens College Alumnus and a Life Bencher pledged to do her best and uphold the integrity of the judiciary, the rule of law and defend the Constitution of Nigeria.
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She also advocated for better legislation to boost the country’s autonomy, while highlighting the need to limit the volume of cases that terminates at the Supreme Court.
She specifically recommended that all cases related to elections conclude at the Court of Appeal.
She believed that improving behaviour during elections is crucial to eliminate the necessity of constantly going to court.
