CJN swears in acting chief judge for FCT

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad is about now swearing in Justice Salisu Garba as the acting chief judge of the federal capital territory.

Justice Garba’s swearing-in is being performed at the Supreme Court, Abuja.

President Muhammadu Buhari had approved the appointment of Justice Garba as acting chief judge of the FCT, following the retirement of Justice Ishaq Usman Bello on Tuesday.

Justice Garba will be in acting capacity pending the confirmation of his appointment by the senate as the substantive chief judge.