Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, newly appointed Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, has pledged to restore public confidence in the nation’s judiciary, emphasizing that this task requires a collective effort from all Nigerians.<\/p>\n
Speaking at her swearing-in ceremony at the State House in Abuja, Kekere-Ekun asserted, \u201cWe will take the judiciary to new heights.<\/p>\n
We will improve its reputation and ensure that people have greater confidence in the judiciary. I believe that it is not a one-person job. We all have to be involved because we all recognize the areas that need improvement.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kekere-Ekun also outlined her plans to reform the appointment process for judicial officers, underscoring its importance to her administration\u2019s agenda.<\/p>\n
She stated, \u201cWe\u2019ll also be more particular about the process of appointments, which is a significant concern. <\/p>\n
By the grace of God, by the end of my tenure, we will have a judiciary we can all be proud of. A better judiciary benefits the entire nation; whatever shortcomings we see today, our duty is to improve as members of society.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her appointment follows the National Judicial Council’s (NJC) recommendation to President Bola Tinubu on August 15, 2024. <\/p>\n
Kekere-Ekun succeeds Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who retired after reaching the statutory age of 70. At 66, she is expected to serve until her retirement in 2028, pending Senate confirmation. <\/p>\n
The swearing-in ceremony was attended by prominent figures, including President Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, and others.<\/p>\n
President Tinubu praised Kekere-Ekun, calling her a beacon of hope for young women striving to break barriers and make meaningful contributions. <\/p>\n
He commended her distinguished career, noting, \u201cJustice Kekere-Ekun is a beacon of hope to many young women who aspire to break the glass ceiling and make a meaningful impact on our society.\u201d <\/p>\n
Tinubu highlighted her rise from magistrate to Supreme Court justice as a testament to her exceptional talent, dedication, and integrity, and emphasized the need to strengthen mechanisms that uphold judicial integrity and transparency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, newly appointed Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, has pledged to restore public confidence in the nation’s judiciary, emphasizing that this task requires a collective effort from all Nigerians. Speaking at her swearing-in ceremony at the State House in Abuja, Kekere-Ekun asserted, \u201cWe will take the judiciary to new heights. We will improve […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":143758,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[524,395,267],"class_list":{"0":"post-143757","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-the-nation","8":"tag-justice-kudirat-kekere-ekun","9":"tag-njc","10":"tag-president-tinubu"},"yoast_head":"\n