SAN FRANCISCO, July 24, (THEWILL) –Â Justice Tanko Muhammad has been sworn in as the 18th Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
Justice Tanko hails from Bauchi state.
Justice Muhammad while taking his oath of office on Wednesday pledged not to allow personal interests’ override his official decisions in office.
In attendance at the occasion were the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, Borno State Governor, Head of Service, Chief of Staff, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Also present were the President of Appeal Court, Justices of the Supreme Court, Bauchi Governor, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha and other senior government officials.
