The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has given approval to the appointment of Kabir Eniola Akanbi as the Acting Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
His appointment was sequel to the retirement of Mrs Hajo Sarki Bello, who attained the mandatory retirement age of 60 years in public service.
A press statement issued on Friday in Abuja by Deputy Director, Information & Public Relations at the apex court, Malam Ahmed Alfa Umar, reveals that the Akanbi’s appointment takes effect from February 13,2025.
Before his appointment, Akanbi served as the Deputy Chief Registrar in charge of the Election Petition Tribunal Unit at the Court of Appeal headquarters, Abuja.
With over 20 years of experience in judicial administration, legal reforms and public service, Akanbi obtained his law degree from the University of Ibadan in 2001.
He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2003 after attending the Nigerian Law School, Lagos.
Akanbi further earned a Master’s degree in Law from Temple University, Philadelphia, USA, in 2005.
A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, CITN, and the Institute of Information Management, Africa, FIIM, Akanbi has played a pivotal role in integrating technology-driven innovations into judicial processes.
While congratulating him on his new role, the CJN urged him to apply his vast experience in legal practice, corporate advisory, and public service leadership, to further enhance the efficiency, effectiveness and transparency of the Supreme Court.
