Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, the 22nd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), has officially retired from active service upon reaching the compulsory retirement age of 70.
Born on August 22, 1954, Justice Ariwoola’s retirement marks the end of a judicial career trailed with some controversies.
Justice Ariwoola’s journey to the top of Nigeria’s judiciary started on November 22, 2011, when he was appointed to the Supreme Court bench.
He later became the substantive CJN on June 27, 2022, following the abrupt resignation of his predecessor, Justice Tanko Muhammad.
His appointment was formally confirmed by the Nigerian Senate on September 21, 2022.
However, as Justice Ariwoola bids farewell to the judiciary, his dedication in upholding the rule of law will be remembered for years to come.