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Jonathan swears in new Chief Justice

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President Goodluck Jonathan has sworn in the successor to Justice Mariam Aloma Mukhtar as the chief justice of Nigeria.

The new man is Justice Mahmud Mohammed and he is the 14th Nigerian born chief justice.

Jonathan immediately decorated him with the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger(GCON) award.

Here are some photo shoots from the event:

CJN Mahmud Mohammed, taking the oath of office
CJN Mahmud Mohammed, taking the oath of office
VP Namadi Sambo, new CJN Mahmud Mohammed, President Jonathan and Justice Aloma Mariam Mukhtar
VP Namadi Sambo, new CJN Mahmud Mohammed, President Jonathan and Justice Aloma Mariam Mukhtar

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One response to “Jonathan swears in new Chief Justice”

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    Justice U. John

    A step in the right direction.

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