By IKECHUKWU NNOCHIRI

ABUJA — The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Mariam Aloma Mukhtar, will today, swear-in Justice Ibrahim Bukar as the Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory.

According to a statement that was issued by media aide to the CJN, Mr Ahuraka Isah, yesterday, the event will take place at the Supreme Court.

The swearing in, “is sequel to Justice Bukar’s appointment by President Goodluck Jonathan, as the Chief Judge of Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council, NJC, under the Chairmanship of Justice Aloma Mariam Mukhtar.”

Justice Bukar who has been in the office in acting capacity, took over from the erstwhile CJ, Justice Hassan Lawal who relinquished the position to become an Emir in Katsina State.