Buhari swears in Justice Ariwoola as CJN

President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in the recently appointed Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola.

According to a post on the official Twitter page of the Nigeria Presidency, the swearing-in happened on Wednesday, October 12.

The appointment of Ariwoola as the chief justice of Nigeria was recently confirmed by the Senate after his name was sent to the upper chamber by President Buhari for consideration for the position.

Justice Ariwoola was appointed Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria on June 27, 2022 following the resignation of Justice Tanko Muhammad, on health grounds.

The event was witnessed by other justices of the Supreme Court as well as the governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, and his Ondo state counterpart, Rotimi Akeredolu, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Ministers and other members of cabinet.