President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday swore in Ibrahim Tanko
Mohammed as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
He became the 18th CJN at the brief ceremony.
Mohammed, who took over from the immediate past and suspended
CJN, Walter Onnoghen, was screened and cleared by the Senate last
week.
He has been on acting capacity since January, 2019.
At the swearing in ceremony were the Vice President Yemi
Osinbajo, Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila, Deputy Senate
President, Ovie Omo-Agege.
Also at the ceremony that started around 10.30am, included
Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, Borno State Governor,
Babagana Zulum, Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed.
Others included the Secretary to the Government of the
Federation, Boss Mustapha, Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, and Head of
Service, Winifred Oyo-Ita
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