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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, GCON, as he retired as Chief Justice of Nigeria after a successful public service career.
Justice Ariwoola had served as Justice of the Court of Appeal in Kaduna, Enugu, and Lagos divisions before his elevation to the Supreme Court in 2011.
He was sworn in as Chief Justice of Nigeria in 2022 and had also served the nation in diverse capacities as a judicial officer.
In a statement released on Thursday evening, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed that the president commends the eminent jurist for his services to the nation.
He stated that Tinubu noted Justice Ariwoola impactful leadership of the judiciary and his efforts in enriching Nigerian jurisprudence, as well as in strengthening the fibre of the law.
“The President thanks Justice Ariwoola and wishes him the very best for the future,” he said.
Ajuri Ngelale also stated that President Tinubu will swear in Justice Ariwoola’s successor at the State House Council Chambers on August 23, 2024.
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