BREAKING: NJC recommends Justice Kekere-Ekun as CJN Ariwoola's successor, see details

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 1:32 PM by  Ridwan Adeola 1 min read

Legit.ng journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering the Nigerian judiciary.

FCT, Abuja - The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended Justice Kudirat Motonmori Kekere-Ekun as the chief justice of Nigeria (CJN).

If ratified, Justice Kekere-Ekun will succeed Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who is bowing out of the bench on Thursday, August 22, 2024.

Apart from Justice Kekere-Ekun's elevation, 27 others were recommended as judges of state high courts, the NJC noted in a statement.

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Source: Legit.ng