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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu will, today, swear in Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, as new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), at the State House Council Chambers.
This is even as he congratulated Olukayode Ariwoola, as he retires as CJN 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 CJN in 2022 and had also served the nation in diverse capacities as a judicial officer.
According to a statement by the president’s 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.
