Senate confirms Justice Onnoghen as Chief Justice of Nigeria
Following a screening exercise by the Senate, Justice Walter Onnoghen has been confirmed as Chief Justice of Nigeria.
The exercise was conducted on Wednesday by the Committee of the Whole.
Onnoghen’s name was forwarded for screening by Acting President Osinbajo two weeks ago.
The confirmation hearing began with Onnoghen taking senators through his educational background, his service year at the Lagos Ministry of Justice and career till date, NAN reports.
Justice Onnoghen has been congratulated on the appointment by President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki.
