The Senate has confirmed Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), following President Bola Tinubu’s nomination.

Kekere-Ekun has been serving as CJN in an acting capacity since August, after Justice Olukayode Ariwoola’s retirement.

With this confirmation, Kekere-Ekun becomes the second female CJN in Nigeria’s history and the 23rd Chief Justice of the country.

President Tinubu had written to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.

He urged expedited consideration and confirmation, citing his “highest consideration and personal regards.”