President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as
the substantive chief justice of Nigeria (CJN).
The swearing-in ceremony took place at the council chambers
of the Aso Rock villa on Monday following the confirmation of her nomination by
the senate last week.
Kekere-Ekun, Nigeria’s 23rd CJN and second female in the
country’s history, has been in the office in acting capacity following the
retirement of Olukayode Ariwoola in August.
During her confirmation hearing on the floor of the senate,
the CJN fielded questions on the reforms she hopes to implement in the
judiciary.
“I will ensure that the courts are digitised. It will make
it easier in tracking cases and judges could be called to order if they are not
treating their cases expeditiously,” Kekere-Ekun had told the senators.
“Especially in
criminal matters where you have delays, we will use virtual hearing. It is
something I will encourage so that criminal matters will be disposed
expeditiously.
“We are exploring ways to ensure that prison decongestion is
frequently carried out.
“Virtual hearings will help fast track cases, the failure to
produce defendants is usually the delay in criminal cases.”
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