Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has sworn in Walter Onnoghen as the 17th Chief Justice of Nigeria.
The swearing-in ceremony took place on Tuesday inside the council chambers of the Aso Rock Presidential villa, Abuja.
Mr. Onnoghen, a native of Cross River state, was first appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari as acting CJN on November 10, 2016 after the retirement of former CJN, Mahmoud Mohammed.
The new CJN said his complete loyalty was with the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Mr. Onnoghen said the key to achieving good governance in Nigeria lies in respecting the rule of law.
He pledged to continue to keep to his oath of office and solicited the cooperation of all Nigerians.
The appointment comes at a time “when all arms of government suffer from loss of confidence from the people”.
The Presidency hopes that the tenure of the new CJN will help revive and sustain the people’s confidence.
Part of the swearing-in ceremony was the investiture of the Grand Commander of the Niger, GCON, on the new CJN.
The award, Nigeria’s second highest national honour, was given by Mr. Osinbajo.
The event was witnessed by Mr. Onnoghen’s family, Senate President Bukola Saraki, former CJN Mohammed Mahmud, Justices of the Supreme Court and other divisions, as well as Ministers.
