BREAKING: Chief Justice Olukayode Ariwoola Retires

Chief Justice Olukayode Ariwoola retires, marking the end of his influential role in Nigeria’s judicial landscape. Get the details of his retirement.

Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who served as the 22nd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), has concluded his tenure and retired from service.

Ariwoola retired upon reaching the age of 70.

On 22nd August 1954, Justice Ariwoola made his entrance into the world.

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He was promoted to the bench of the Supreme Court on November 22, 2011 and officially appointed as CJN on June 27, 2022.

Justice Tanko Muhammad’s resignation led to the appointment of Ariwoola as CJN.

On September 21, 2022, the Nigerian Senate officially ratified Justice Ariwoola as the Chief Justice of Nigeria.

The retirement proceedings of Ariwoola are currently unfolding at the Supreme Court.

According to indications, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun is poised to take over from Ariwoola and become the new CJN.