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Ariwoola Bows Out As Chief Justice of Nigeria
Upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, the 22nd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), has officially retired from service.
It should be recalled that Justice Ariwoola was appointed to the Supreme Court bench on November 22, 2011, and later became the substantive CJN on June 27, 2022, following the resignation of his predecessor, Justice Tanko Muhammad.
His appointment as CJN was formally confirmed by the Nigerian Senate on September 21, 2022.
He was born on August 22, 1954, Justice Ariwoola’s retirement marks the end of a distinguished judicial career.
Upon his retirement, there are strong indications that Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun may be named as his successor, making her the new Chief Justice of Nigeria.
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