NSE Commends Appointment of Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as New Chief Justice of Nigeria

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NSE Commends Appointment of Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as New Chief Justice of Nigeria



The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has reacted to the appointment of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), celebrating it as a significant milestone for gender inclusion in the judiciary and national leadership.


In her statement, the NSE President, Engr Margaret Aina Oguntala, FNSE expressed her deep pride in seeing another woman rise to the nation’s highest judicial office, following in the footsteps of Justice Aloma Mariam Mukhtar, who became Nigeria's first female CJN in 2021. She applauded Justice Kekere-Ekun's commitment to upholding the rule of law and her exemplary judicial career, noting that her appointment reflects the growing recognition of women's contributions to leadership in all sectors.


The NSE President further emphasized the importance of breaking gender barriers in Nigeria, adding that Justice Kekere-Ekun’s elevation symbolizes progress in creating equal opportunities for women in positions of influence and decision-making. She highlighted the engineering profession’s own efforts to support and empower female engineers through platforms such as Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN).


She expressed confidence that Justice Kudirat Kekere- Ekun will continue to uphold the highest standards of justice and fairness in her new role as Chief Justice of Nigeria.

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