President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the outgoing chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, as an “eminent jurist” and praised his service 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, according to a statement released by a media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, “thanks Justice Ariwoola and wishes him the very best for the future.”
“President Bola Tinubu congratulates Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, GCON, as he retires as Chief Justice of Nigeria after a successful public service career. 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 commends 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,” the statement reads, in full.
The statement also added that the President “will swear in Justice Ariwoola’s successor at the State House Council Chambers on August 23, 2024.”
