President Bola Tinubu will on Friday swear in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as Chief Justice of the Federation (CJN).
Kekere-Ekun who is the most senior Justice of the Court succeeds Justice Olukayode Ariwoola who bows out after a successful public service career.
Tinubu is presently away on a trip to France, it is likely that the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima may perform the swearing in ceremony on his behalf.
The President in a congratulatory message to Justice Ariwoola enumerated his impact in the judiciary, saying his efforts enriched the Nigerian jurisprudence, as well as strengthened the fibre of the law.
In a press statement made available to State House Correspondents by Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu’s media aide noted that 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.
“President Tinubu will swear in Justice Ariwoola’s successor at the State House Council Chambers on August 23, 2024,” the presidency stated.
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