Judiciary will attain new heights with Kekere-Ekun as CJN, says ex-rep

Onofiok Luke, a former member of the house of representatives, has congratulated Kudirat Kekere-Ekun on her swearing-in as the acting chief justice of Nigeria (CJN).

Kekere-Ekun was inaugurated by President Bola Tinubu as the second female CJN in the country’s history, after Aloma Mariam Mukhtar, who served from July 2012 to November 2014.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the former chairman of the house of representatives committee on judiciary, said he is confident that Kekere-Ekun will embark on judicial reforms.

Luke, who represented Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium federal constituency in Akwa Ibom, said Kekere-Ekun’s appointment is a “well-deserved recognition” of her “outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment” to the legal profession in Nigeria.

“I am confident that, with Your Lordship’s experience, the Nigerian judiciary will reach new levels of efficiency,” the statement reads.

“I have no doubt that you will usher in reforms that will empower the judicial workforce and improve working conditions.

“The recent assent by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to the bill for an upward review of the salaries and emoluments of judicial officers is a milestone that I believe will have an even greater impact under your leadership.

“This commitment by the Executive underscores the persistent advocacy efforts over the years, including those during my tenure as Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Judiciary.

“As you embark on this new chapter, I pray that God grants you the wisdom, courage, and strength to lead the judiciary to even greater heights.”