Thursday, August 22, 2024 -The 22nd Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has retired from service.
Ariwoola’s retirement followed his
attainment of 70 years.
Justice Ariwoola was born on 22 August 1954.
On 22 November 2011, he was elevated to the
bench of the Supreme Court and was appointed substantive CJN on 27 June 2022.
Ariwoola was appointed CJN following the
resignation of Justice Tanko Muhammad
Justice Ariwoola was formally confirmed
Chief Justice of Nigeria by the Nigerian Senate on 21 September 2022.
Events of Ariwoola’s retirement are ongoing
at the Supreme Court.
However, there are indications that Justice
Kudirat Kekere-Ekun will replace Ariwoola as the new CJN.
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