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By Olamilekan Adigun
The newly sworn-in acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Friday vowed to increase Nigerians’ trust in the judicial system.
She made the pledge after taking her oath of office at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja.
The CJN noted that the task ahead would not be hers alone but the collective duty of all Nigerians.
“We will take the judiciary to new heights. We will improve its reputation and ensure that people have greater confidence in the judiciary.
“I believe that it is not a one-person job. We all have to be involved because we all recognise the areas that need improvement. I believe there will be cooperation because we all want to see a better judiciary,” she said.
According to her, the appointment process for judicial officers would be reformed during her administration.
She promised a better judiciary by the end of her tenure.
“We’ll also be more particular about the process of appointments, which is a significant concern.
“So, this is one of the aspects we will address, and I believe that by the grace of God, by the end of my tenure, we will have a judiciary we can all be proud of. A better judiciary benefits the entire nation; whatever shortcomings we see today, our duty is to improve as members of society.
“So, if you want to see improvement, let it start with each of us and our approach to justice. Let us all also have faith in the system,” added Kekere-Ekun.
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