President Bola Tinubu will on Friday swear in Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, as new Chief Justice of Nigerias at the State House Council Chambers, the Presidency has said.
This is even as he congratulated Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, as he retires as Chief Justice of Nigeria after a successful public service career.
Ariwoola 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.
According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, 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 thanked Ariwoola and wishes him the very best for the future.