Oluwapelumi Fasoyin, Lagos
Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem has been approved as the President of the Court of Appeal.
The President, Muhammadu Buhari, in a letter seek the Senate's approval on the nomination of Justice Dongban-Mensem as the President of the Court of Appeal.
She was affirmed after a report of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters by Senator Opeyemi Bamidele.
Bamidele said no petition was received against her nomination.
“Having screened the nominee and satisfied with her competence, the committee do recommend the confirmation of Monica Dongban-Mensem as the president of the court of appeal,” Bamidele said.
Senator Ike Ekweramdu, however congratulated the nominee, saying women are making progress in the scheme of things.
He said, “This is because Justice Mendem is succeeding a woman who served and retired in the same capacity.”
Ekweremadu implored the new President of the Court of Appeal to join forces with others to carry out reforms in the justice system especially in election matters.
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