By Chesa Chesa
President Bola Tinubu will this morning (Friday) swear into office the new Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.
The oath-taking ceremony will take place at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, announced a press statement issued by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale.
Kekere-Ekun was recommended for the position by the National Judicial Council (NJC) as the most senior Justice of the Supreme Court and next in line to succeed the current CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who retires today.
President Tinubu congratulated Ariwoola on completion of 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.
“President Tinubu commends the eminent jurist for his services to the nation, noting his 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”, added the statement by Ngelale.
