The Nigerian Senate has officially confirmed Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) following a two-hour screening session on Wednesday. Kekere-Ekun, who has been serving as Acting CJN since August, is now the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria.
Her confirmation comes after President Bola Tinubu requested the Senate to expedite her approval. During the screening, Kekere-Ekun was supported by members of the judiciary and her family. Tinubu, in a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, expressed confidence in her abilities and urged swift confirmation.