President Bola Tinubu will, on Friday, August 23, 2024, swear in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
This is even as President Tinubu congratulated Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, as he retires as Chief Justice of Nigeria after a successful public service career on Thursday, August 22.
According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Thursday, Justice Ariwoola had served as Justice of the Court of Appeal in Kaduna, Enugu, and Lagos Divisions before his elevation to the Supreme Court in 2011.
He was sworn in as Chief Justice of Nigeria in 2022 and had also served the nation in diverse capacities as a judicial officer.
President Tinubu commended the eminent jurist for his services to the nation, noting his impactful leadership of the judiciary and his efforts in enriching Nigerian jurisprudence, as well as in strengthening the fibre of the law.
“The President thanks Justice Ariwoola and wishes him the very best for the future.
“President Tinubu will swear in Justice Ariwoola’s successor at the State House Council Chambers on August 23, 2024,” he added.
