President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the confirmation of the Acting President of the Court of Appeal,  Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem as the substantive President of the nation’s Appellate Court, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media, Shehu Garba, made this known via his Twitter account on Tuesday.

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His word: ” President Muhammadu Buhari, in-line with his constitutional responsibility has sent the nomination of Her Lordship, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, Acting President, Court of Appeal to the Senate for confirmation as President, Court of Appeal.

“Justice Dongban-Mensem is a serving Justice of the Court of Appeal and was recommended, as is the practice, by the National Judicial Council for the nomination by the President.”

His Tweet:

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