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The former Acting Chief Judge of the Federal High
Court, Justice Abdu Adamu Kafarati, has been sworn in as the substantive
Chief Judge of the court.
Justice Kafarati, who had been on the acting capacity since April last year following the retirement of his predecessor, Justice Ibrahim Auta, was sworn in by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen.
The new Chief Judge was appointed following his nomination by the NJC and subsequent approval by President Muhammadu Buhari.
At the brief ceremony held at the Supreme Court premises yesterday, Justice Onnoghen urged the Chief Judge to adhere strictly to his oath of office and Constitution provisions.
The CJN also tasked him to be bold and courageous in the discharge of his duty.
Justice Kafarati, who had been on the acting capacity since April last year following the retirement of his predecessor, Justice Ibrahim Auta, was sworn in by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen.
The new Chief Judge was appointed following his nomination by the NJC and subsequent approval by President Muhammadu Buhari.
At the brief ceremony held at the Supreme Court premises yesterday, Justice Onnoghen urged the Chief Judge to adhere strictly to his oath of office and Constitution provisions.
The CJN also tasked him to be bold and courageous in the discharge of his duty.
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