Meet olukayode ariwoola the new acting cjn
Congratulations to Justice Olukayode Ariwoola on his appointment as the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN)!
Here are a few facts about Justice Ariwoola:
- Background: Justice Olukayode Ariwoola was born on August 22, 1958, in Iseyin, Oyo State, Nigeria. He hails from a family of lawyers and was raised in a legal environment.
- Education: He obtained his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) in 1980. He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1981.
- Career: Justice Ariwoola started his legal career as a State Counsel in the Oyo State Ministry of Justice in 1981. He later became a Senior State Counsel and eventually a Judge of the Oyo State High Court in 1992.
- Promotions: He was promoted to the Court of Appeal in 2005 and later to the Supreme Court in 2011. He has served as a Justice of the Supreme Court for over 11 years.
- Notable cases: Justice Ariwoola has been involved in several landmark cases, including the famous "Saraki vs. Code of Conduct Tribunal" case in 2016.
- Awards and recognition: He has received several awards and recognition for his outstanding service to the judiciary, including the "Distinguished Service Award" from the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in 2019.
- Family: Justice Ariwoola is married with children.
As the Acting CJN, Justice Ariwoola will be responsible for overseeing the administration of justice in Nigeria, ensuring the independence of the judiciary, and upholding the rule of law. He will also be expected to maintain the integrity and dignity of the judiciary.
Let's wish him well in his new role!