Following the resignation of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, swore in Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria.
The swearing-in took place at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja.
Justice Ariwoola, who is the most senior Justice of the Supreme Court was formerly a Justice of the Court of Appeal before being elevated to the Supreme Court bench in 2011.
He was born on August 22, 1958, and hails from Oyo State.
Justice Ariwoola will serve in an acting capacity until confirmed by the Senate under President Buhari’s request.
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad suddenly resigned on Monday morning for an undisclosed health issue.
The President also conferred on the outgoing CJN, the National Honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger.
Among those in attendance were Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, other Justices of the Supreme Court, Director-General of the State Security Service, Yusuf Bichi.
Culled / Olaitan Oye- Adeitan
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