By Sadiq Abubakar, Abuja.
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Justice Hussaini Baba Yusuf as the Acting Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court.
The appointment, which takes effect from August 1, 2021 follows the recommendation of the National Judicial Council (NJC).
A statement by the NJC Director of Information, Mr Soji Oye, which was obtained by Global Times Nigeria correspondent in Abuja, on Saturday, added that the new chief judge will be sworn-in on Monday. 16, 2021.
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According to him, the Chief justice of Nigeria and NJC Chairman, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, CFR, will preside over the inauguration.
The swearing-in expected to commence by 10:am at the Supreme court.
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