The confirmation came after the senate screened him for nearly one and half hours, on issues of the independence of the judiciary, reforms, corruption and disobedience of court orders.
Onnoghen maintained that the independence of the judiciary would continue under his watch.
SP, @bukolasaraki puts the question and Justice Walter Onnoghen is confirmed as Chief Justice of Nigeria. He takes a bow.
— Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) March 1, 2017
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SP, @bukolasaraki congratulates the new CJN, he says more than anyone else, he appreciates the responsibility and challenges ahead of him.
— Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) March 1, 2017
Senate now reverts to Plenary after the confirmation hearing of Justice Walter Onnoghen to report progress. #TodayInPlenary
— Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) March 1, 2017