Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, the 22nd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), has officially retired from his position upon reaching the age of 70.
Born on August 22, 1954, Ariwoola was appointed to the Supreme Court on November 22, 2011. He became the substantive CJN on June 27, 2022, following the resignation of Justice Tanko Muhammad.
Ariwoola’s appointment as CJN was confirmed by the Nigerian Senate on September 21, 2022.
The Supreme Court is currently marking the occasion of his retirement. Early indications suggest that Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun may be his successor as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria.
