The 22nd Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has retired from service.
This is sequel to him attaining the age of 70.
Justice Ariwoola was born on 22 August 1954.
He was elevated to the bench of the Supreme Court on 22 November 2011 and was appointed substantive CJN on 27 June 2022.
Ariwoola was appointed CJN following the resignation of Justice Tanko Muhammad
Justice Ariwoola was formally confirmed Chief Justice of Nigeria by the Nigerian Senate on 21 September 2022.
However, there are indications that Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun will replace Ariwoola as the new CJN following her recommendation by the NJC.
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