The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen has urged the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun to uphold the principle of fairness and justice in undertaking this serious national assignment.
The Speaker, in a statement issued Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi, expressed optimism that the acting CJN would bring reforms that would enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Nigeria’s judicial system.
Kekere-Ekun who was sworn in by President Bola Tinubu in Friday succeeded Justice Kayode Ariwoola, who retired on August 22.
He expressed the readiness of the 10th House to work with the judiciary under Justice Kekere-Ekun’s leadership to deepen Nigeria’s democracy.
While wishing the acting CJN a successful tenure, the Speaker urged her to uphold the principle of fairness and justice in undertaking this serious national assignment.
Abbas also commended Ariwoola for his efforts towards reforming the judicial arm of the government while wishing him happy retirement.
