President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will today swear in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Edun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria.

President Tinubu also congratulated Justice Olukayode Ariwoola on his retirement as Chief Justice of Nigeria after a successful public service career.

According to a statement by presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, 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 the Chief Justice of Nigeria in 2022 and has served the nation in diverse capacities as a judicial officer.

President Tinubu commended the eminent jurist for his services to the nation, noting his impactful leadership of the judiciary and his efforts in enriching Nigerian jurisprudence and strengthening the fibre of the law.

He thanked Justice Ariwoola and wished him the very best for the future.“President Tinubu will swear in Justice Ariwoola’s successor at the State House Council Chambers on August 23, 2024,” he added.