The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has retired from office.

For those who don’t know, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola is 70years old. He was born on 22 August, 1954.

Justice Ariwoola is the 22nd Chief Justice of Nigeria before his retirement.

He was elevated to the bench of the Supreme Court November 22nd, 2011. He was appointed substantive CJN on 27 June, 2022.

Justice Ariwoola’s appointment as the CJN came after the resignation of Justice Tanko Muhammad.

Justice Ariwoola was formally confirmed Chief Justice of Nigeria by the Nigerian Senate on 21 September 2022.