Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun sworn-in today Friday 23rd August 2024 by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Pres. Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR is a jurist with a longstanding reputation.
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Born May 7, 1958, in Lagos State, Kekere-Ekun attended primary school at St. Mary’s School in Lagos. For her secondary education, she attended Queens College, Yaba, Lagos.
Justice Kekere-Ekun obtained her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from the University of Lagos in 1980. She was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1981 after completing the mandatory one-year program at the Nigerian Law School, Lagos. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science in 1983.
Justice Kekere-Ekun began her legal career as a State Counsel at the Lagos State Ministry of Justice, where she worked from 1982 to 1989. During her time there, she was involved in various aspects of legal practice, including drafting legal opinions, prosecuting cases, and representing the state in legal matters. She later transitioned into private legal practice, working with private law firms and expanding her experience in different areas of law.
In 1996, Justice Kekere-Ekun was appointed as a Judge of the High Court of Lagos State, where she presided over numerous cases. Her judicial career saw a significant advancement in 2004 when she was elevated to the Court of Appeal, one of the highest appellate courts in Nigeria. As a Justice of the Court of Appeal, she delivered several notable judgments and contributed to the development of Nigerian jurisprudence.
On June 8, 2013, Justice Kekere-Ekun was appointed as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, the highest court in the country. Her appointment was widely praised, and she has continued to serve with distinction in this role, participating in landmark decisions that shape the Nigerian legal landscape.
On August 23, 2024, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun is sworn-in as acting Chief Justice of Nigeria by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Pres. B’ola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. This makes her the second woman to hold the role in Nigeria after Justice Aloma Mukhtar GCON.