Chief Justice Mutunga’s unusual resume gave him a grounded view of law and its institutions in post-colonial society. Chief Justice Mutunga’s arrival in this role seemed timely. Nearly one year into his tenure, on May 31, 2012, Chief Justice Mutunga launched a four-year Judiciary Transformation Framework. One major aspect of this problem was the “dress and address” of the legal and judicial institutions. Nigeria’s Chief Justice may have missed an opportunity with her piddling circular, but it is not too late for her to retrieve a sense of direction.