I Will Elevate The Judiciary To New Heights – Acting CJN Kekere-Ekun

Published August 23, 2024 at 3:20 PM

I Will Elevate The Judiciary To New Heights – Acting CJN Kekere-EkunActing Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, pledged on Friday to elevate the judiciary and enhance its public image. She assured Nigerians that the judiciary would be a source of pride by the end of her tenure.

President Bola Tinubu swore in Justice Kekere-Ekun as the Acting CJN at the Council Chamber of the State House in Abuja, pending her confirmation by the Senate.

Speaking to journalists after her swearing-in, the Acting CJN stated, “My goal is to elevate the judiciary to greater heights, improve its reputation, and foster greater public confidence in the system.

“I believe this is not a task for one person alone; we all need to be involved. We all recognize areas for improvement, and with cooperation, we can achieve a better judiciary, which will benefit the entire nation.

“Any shortcomings we observe today are a reflection of society as a whole. If we want to see improvement, it must begin with each of us. We need to place more emphasis on the process of appointments and discipline within the bench and bar. By the end of my tenure, I believe we will have a judiciary that we can all take pride in.”