President Muhammadu Buhari has finally nominated Mrs Monica Dongban-Mensem as President of the Court of Appeal.
This was disclosed in a statement released on the President’s official Twitter handle today Monday June 8, 2020.
The statement reads:
“I have sent the nomination of Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, Acting President, Court of Appeal, to the Senate for confirmation as President, Court of Appeal, in line with the recommendation of the National Judicial Council.”
I have sent the nomination of Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, Acting President, Court of Appeal, to the Senate for confirmation as President, Court of Appeal, in line with the recommendation of the National Judicial Council.
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) June 8, 2020
Related Article: Professor Ibrahim Gambari Has Been Appointed To Replace The Late Abba Kyari As Buhari Chief Of Staff
Monica Dongban-Mensem was the Acting President of the Court of Appeal, prior to her full appointment.
According to a presidential, there was an initial delay in her appointment because relevant security agencies were not able to conclude her screening.