Former head of state, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar and the president of the National Industrial Court, Justice Benedict Kanyip are among eminent Nigerians expected to grace the public presentation of an autobiography in honour of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, to mark his retirement from the Supreme Court.
The book, with the title “Judging with Justice,” which is to be unveiled on his birthday on August 22 in Abuja is an engaging narrative of life and career in the judiciary.
In a press statement issued in Lagos and signed by Olanrewaju Akinsola on behalf of the Organising Committee, Justice Benedict Kanyip, is the book reviewer.
Akinsola also stated that the autobiography is a candid and reflective account of Justice Ariwoola’s journey through the judiciary ranks, highlighting his experiences, challenges, and triumphs.
He also revealed that the book offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a judicial icon who has played a pivotal role in shaping Nigeria’s judicial landscape.
The lawyer further said the book presentation is a landmark event which promises to be a significant milestone in the nation’s judicial history, offering a unique opportunity for legal practitioners, scholars, and the general public to gain an insight into the life and times of one of Nigeria’s most respected jurists.
The event, which coincides with the 70th birthday of the foremost jurist and his formal retirement as the Chief Justice of Nigeria, will have in attendance leading dignitaries from the Bench, the Bar, and the general public.
The president of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, who wrote the Foreword, said the book “is written in Justice Ariwoola’s characteristic flowing prose and simple yet powerful language.
“It will take the reader on a colourful voyage of fascinating adventures starting from Iseyin, to lle-Ife, to Akure, to Ibadan, to Oyo, to Kaduna, to Enugu, to Lagos, before finally berthing in Abuja like the climax of a blockbuster movie flick.”
