Judiciary: CJN Swears In Justice Kanyip As Acting President Of NICN - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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October 2, 2019
TheChief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad has sworn-in Justice BenedictKanyip, as the Acting President of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria,NICN.
Itwould be recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari on September 27,approved the appointment of Justice Kanyip as the Acting President of theCourt.
Kanyip’sappointment was sequel to the retirement of Justice Babatunde Adejumo, whoattained the retirement age of sixty five-years on October 1.
AfterKanyip took his oath, the CJN said it was a constitutional provision that thenext most senior justice be appointed as the Acting President of the Courtpending the conclusion of the process of the substantive President of thecourt.
Heurged Acting President of the Court to show leadership qualities that willdistinguish him to be able to shoulder the responsibility given to him.