Tinubu To Inaugurate Justice Kekere-Ekun As CJN Today
Today, President Bola Tinubu will officially swear in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as Nigeria’s new Chief Justice.
The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, revealed this in a statement on Thursday.
He mentioned that the swearing-in ceremony will be held at the State House Council Chambers in Abuja.
Justice Kekere-Ekun will succeed Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who retired on Thursday after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70 years.
The President also congratulated Ariwoola, whose stint in the judiciary he described as a “successful public service career,” commending him for his services to the nation.
“President Bola Tinubu congratulates Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, GCON, as he retires as Chief Justice of Nigeria after a successful public service career,” the statement read.
“President Tinubu will swear in Justice Ariwoola’s successor at the State House Council Chambers on August 23, 2024.
“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.”
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 on September 21, 2022 by former President Muhammadu Buhari and had also served the nation in diverse capacities as a judicial officer.
