President Bola Tinubu will formally swear in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) on Friday, August 23, 2024.
The ceremony, scheduled to take place at the State House Council Chambers, marks a significant transition in the leadership of the nation’s judiciary.
Justice Kekere-Ekun will succeed Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who retired on Thursday after a distinguished career in the judiciary.
President Tinubu, through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, expressed his appreciation for Justice Ariwoola’s service, highlighting his impactful leadership and contributions to Nigerian jurisprudence.
“President Tinubu commends the eminent jurist for his services to the nation, noting his efforts in enriching Nigerian jurisprudence and strengthening the fibre of the law,” the statement read.
Justice Ariwoola’s career spanned various critical roles, including serving as a Justice of the Court of Appeal in the Kaduna, Enugu, and Lagos divisions before his elevation to the Supreme Court in 2011. As he steps down, President Tinubu extended his best wishes for the future.
