Justice Ariwoola appealed to politicians in the country to allow the judiciary function properly as the 2023 elections approach while promising reforms at the apex court.
By Jeffrey Agbo
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday swore in Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
Ariwoola was sworn in before the commencement of the week’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.
Among those who witnessed the swearing-in ceremony were Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and the governors of Oyo and Ondo States, Seyi Makinde and Rotimi Akeredolu, respectively.
Also present at the ceremony were other Justices of the Supreme Court of Nigeria; the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha; Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Folasade Yemi-Esan; Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Bambari and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (Rtd).
Others were ministers who came in to attend the week’s Council meeting, including Hadi Sirika (Aviation); Olorunnimbe Mamora (Science, Technology and Innovation); Chris Ngige (Labour and Employment); Abubakar Malami (Attorney-General and Justice); Niyi Adebayo (Industry, Trade and Investment); Babatunde Fashola (Works and Housing); Abubakar Aliyu, and others.
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Justice Ariwoola, speaking with reporters after the ceremony, appealed to politicians in the country to allow the judiciary function properly as the 2023 elections approach while promising reforms at the apex court.
Makinde expressed gratitude on behalf of the people and government of Oyo State to the president.
Justice Ariwoola was appointed a Justice of the Supreme Court on November 22, 2011, by President Goodluck Jonathan.
The swearing-in comes a day after President Buhari conferred national honours to 449 Nigerians and friends of Nigeria at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.
Justices Ariwoola received the second highest national honour –the Grand Commander of the Order of Niger (GCON).