President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate to confirm Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
This request was made in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Tuesday’s plenary session.
Kekere-Ekun has been serving as the Acting CJN since August, following the retirement of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola.
President Tinubu had previously sworn her in on an interim basis.
“I have the honour to forward the nomination of Honourable Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun CON for confirmation as CJN.
“Pursuant to Section 231(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as amended, which gives the President the power to appoint the Chief Justice of Nigeria on the recommendation of the National Judicial Commission and subject to the confirmation of the Senate.
“While it is my hope that this request will receive the expeditious consideration and confirmation of the Senate, please accept, distinguished Senate President, the assurances of my highest consideration and personal regards,” Tinubu said in the letter.
The Senate President subsequently referred the request to the committee of the whole for consideration on Wednesday.