Officially, Olukayode Ariwoola have Retired As Chief Justice of Nigeria.
The Genius Media Nigeria reports that Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has retired as the 22nd Chief Justice of Nigeria upon the attainment of 70 years.
Justice Ariwoola was born on 22 August 1954.
On 22 November 2011, he was elevated to the bench of the Supreme Court and was appointed substantive chief justice of Nigeria on 27 June 2022.
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His appointment as CJN followed the resignation of Justice Tanko Muhammad
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Justice Ariwoola was formally confirmed chief justice by the Nigerian Senate on 21 September 2022.
Justice Kudirat kekere-Ekun will be succeeding Justice Ariwoola
