President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the appointment of Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal.
In a statement on Friday by the Presidential Spokesman, Garba Shehu, said the tenure of the Judge has been extended for another three months. It added that the appointment takes effect from June 3, 2020.
It added that the tenure extension is in line with Section 238(4) and (5) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).
“President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Hon. Justice M.B. Dongban-Mensem as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal (PCA) with effect from June 3, 2020, for a further period of three (3) months.
“This is pursuant to Section 238(4) and (5) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended)”, the statement said.
