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July 17, 2019
The Senatehas confirmed Justice Tanko Mohammad as the substantive Chief Justice ofNigeria.
Theconfirmation followed a two-hour question and answer session between thesenators and Mohammad, who had been in acting capacity as CJN since January.
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan announced the confirmation after a voice vote at plenary on Wednesday.
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Mohammad,who entered the National Assembly complex at exactly 10:10 a.m., went intoclosed-door session with the lawmakers at 11:13 a.m. and left by 1.06p.m.
The newCJN took turn to provide replies to questions from the senators in areas likefinancial autonomy of the judiciary, concept of imprisonment and corruption inthe judiciary.
He alsospoke on the concept of individualism and collectivism in administration ofjustice as it affects criminal matters.
Muhammadspoke extensively on the roles expected of the parliament in addressing allegedrot in the judiciary.He urged National Assembly and states Houses of Assemblyto review the criminal laws in the country to effectively fight corruption.