The National Judicial Council (NJC) will submit Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun's name to President Bola Tinubu today for approval as the next Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). This follows her recommendation by the NJC during its 106th meeting, presided over by outgoing CJN Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. NJC Director of Information Soji Oye confirmed that Justice Kekere-Ekun's name will be sent to the President for approval, as the next step after the meeting. With Justice Ariwoola's tenure ending on August 22, 2024, Justice Kekere-Ekun's approval will make her the second female CJN in Nigeria. Additionally, the NJC recommended 27 candidates for appointment as judges of state high courts and one Khadi, whose names will be forwarded to state governors and the President for approval. The recommended candidates include six for Kwara State High Court, one for Kaduna State, four for Benue State, eight for Rivers State, and six for Ondo State. All candidates will be sworn in after approval by the President and their respective state governors.
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