Reps propose 5-year term for CJN, others, Supreme Court decentralisation

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja

The House of Representatives has introduced a bill seeking a five year tenure for the Chief Jusitice of Nigeria (CJN), President of the Court of Appeal.

Others to be affected by the bill, if passed into law, include the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, President of the National Industrial Court, Chief Judges in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory…