CJN, Justice Ariwoola Bows Out Of Service
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has bowed out of service having attained the retirement age .
Justice Ariwoola was elevated on 22 November 2011 to the bench of the Supreme Court, and was appointed substantive CJN on 27 June, 2022.
He 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.
Meanwhile, there are indications that Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun will replace Ariwoola as the new CJN.