Justice Tanko Muhammad has been sworn in as the Chief Justice of Nigeria.

Justice Muhammad while taking his oath of office on Wednesday pledged not to allow personal interests’ override his official decisions in office.

In attendance is the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, Borno State Governor, Head of Service, Chief of Staff, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, President of Appeal Court, Justices of the Supreme Court, Bauchi Governor, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha and other senior government officials.

Justice Tanko who hails from Bauchi State will be the 18th Chief Justice of Nigeria. (CHANNELS)

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