Female lawyers hail Kekere-Ekun’s recommendation as CJN
The African Women Lawyers Association has lauded the National Judicial Council on the recommendation of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the next Chief Justice of Nigeria.
The president of AWLA, Mandy Asagba, said in an interview on Monday in Lagos the recommendation was well deserved. According to her, Kekere-Ekun is long overdue for the CJN position.
She said the female lawyers wished Justice Kekere-Ekun the very best.
Ms Asagba stated that Justice Kekere-Ekun had been steadfast in her job.
“She is one of the justices of the Supreme Court that one could vouch for in terms of character, integrity and quality of judgment she delivers.
“She is one of the incorruptible judges in the Supreme Court. We, as women lawyers, are very happy, excited and elated to have a female CJN again,” Mr Asagba said.
She added that Justice Kekere-Ekun would be the second female CJN in Nigeria after many years since the country attained independence. Ms Asagba expressed joy and prayed that the Almighty God would equip Kekere-Ekun well for the new position.
“I know she will turn out to be one of the best CJN because women always go the extra mile,” she said.
The AWLA president added that the association was happy because there was no manipulation in the recommendation of the incoming CJN.
During its recent 106th meeting, the National Judicial Council recommended Justice Kekere-Ekun for appointment by Tinubu as the next CJN.
The recommendation was made the NJC against the backdrop of the fast-approaching retirement of the current CJN, Olukayode Ariwoola, on Aug. 22. He was appointed on June 27, 2022.
(NAN)
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