The substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice IBRAHIM TANKO MUHAMMED has called for collaboration between the legislature and the executive to reposition the judiciary.

The CJN was confirmed yesterday by the Senate after a thorough screening.

Justice MUHAMMED, who was grilled by the lawmakers, answered questions on corruption, administration of criminal justice and the poor funding of the judiciary.

Justice MUHAMMED further stated that a lot of amendments need to be done to many laws so that the operations of the Judiciary can be instrumental; particularly a review of the criminal laws of the country to make stiffer penalties that will deter criminals.

He urged the lawmakers to look into the financial autonomy of the judiciary, as this would close the ends that could encourage corruption in the judiciary.