Jul 05, 2012 at 10:57am

President Goodluck Jonathan has nominated Justice Aloma Mukthar as the first female Chief Justice of
Nigeria, (CJN)

Her nomination was contained in a letter sent to the Senate by the president.

If approved by the senate, Justice Mukthar will replace Chief Justice Dahiru Musdapher who is due
for retirement.

President Jonathan also nominated Justice Musa Mohammed and Justice Clara Ogunbiyi to serve as
Justices of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.


Source: Nigeria | The Examiner