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Maryam Aloma Mukhtar Sworn in as First Female Chief Justice of Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Justice Maryam Aloma Mukhtar was sworn in as Chief Justice of the Federation yesterday at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. She is the 13th Nigerian Chief Justice, and has secured a place in history as the first woman to occupy that position.
Nigeria May Soon Get its First Female Chief Justice of the Federation
April 19, 2022
A female Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Mariam Aloma Mukhtar, has been nominated to become the next Chief Justice of the Federation. She may replace Justice Dahiru Musdapher as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) when he retires come July 14, 2012. Her appointment is, however, subject to approval by the Presidency. Justice Musdapher, … Continue reading Nigeria May Soon Get its First Female Chief Justice of the Federation