Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), has officially retired from service upon reaching the required retirement age of 70.
He was Born on August 22, 1954, Justice Ariwoola’s retirement marks the end of a judicial career.
Justice Ariwoola was appointed to the Supreme Court bench on November 22, 2011, and later became the 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.
As possibilities marking his retirement unfold at the Supreme Court, there are hints that Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun may be named as his successor, making her the new Chief Justice of Nigeria.
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