In a sudden twist of events, Nigeria’s president, Bola Tinubu is set to return to Nigeria on Thursday evening from France.
Tinubu left Nigeria for France on Monday, August 19, marking his fourth trip to the European country.
Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu’s spokesperson, on Sunday, announced that the President will take off from Abuja, the nation’s capital.
Although the Presidency did not state the purpose and duration of Tinubu’s visit, it said, “The President will return to the country after his brief work stay in France.”
Well, after barely three days in the European country, President Tinubu is set to make his way back to Nigeria.
The Inauguration
Upon his return, the Nigerian leader will preside over the inauguration of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria on Friday.
News of Tinubu’s sudden return was brought to public notice by sources within the Presidency who spoke to WESTERN POST.
According to the sources, Tinubu will make a swift return to Abuja, viewing the swearing-in of Justice Kekere-Ekun not only as a constitutional obligation but also as a historic responsibility.
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Justice Kekere-Ekun is set to succeed Justice Olukayode Ariwoola after his official retirement on Thursday, August 22.
This follows an earlier recommendation by the National Judicial Council.
Justice Kekere-Ekun At A Glance
Justice Kekere-Ekun, born on May 7, 1958, earned her bachelor’s degree in Law from the University of Lagos in 1980.
She was called to the Nigerian Bar on July 10, 1981, after completing her studies at the Nigerian Law School.
Kekere-Ekun furthered her education at the London School of Economics, obtaining a master’s degree in Law in November 1983.
Her career began in the Lagos State Judiciary as Senior Magistrate II, eventually rising to the position of State High Court Judge.
Between November 1996 and May 1999, she served as Chairman of the Robbery and Firearms Tribunal, Zone II, Ikeja.
Meanwhile, in 2004, Justice Kekere-Ekun was appointed to the Nigerian Court of Appeal.
However, in July 2013, she was elevated to the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
