Onnoghen was confirmed at the Senate plenary The Senate official twitter handle @NGRSenate twitted:
SP, @bukolasaraki puts the question and Justice Walter Onnoghen is confirmed as Chief Justice of Nigeria. He takes a bow.— Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) March 1, 2017
Senate now reverts to Plenary after the confirmation hearing of Justice Walter Onnoghen to report progress. #TodayInPlenary— Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) March 1, 2017
Details shortlySP, @bukolasaraki congratulates the new CJN, he says more than anyone else, he appreciates the responsibility and challenges ahead of him.— Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) March 1, 2017