President Bola Tinubu on Thursday congratulated Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, as he retires as Chief Justice of Nigeria after a successful public service career.
In a statement by his spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the President said 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.
Ariwoola 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 commended the jurist for his services to the nation.
He noted 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 Aug. 23,” said Ngelale