President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn -in Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
The swearing-in ceremony, took place briefly before the commencement of the week’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the presidential villa, Abuja.
Dignitaries who witnessed the ceremony include Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Governors Seyi Makinde(Oyo) and Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo).
Others who witnessed the ceremony were 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, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan; Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Bambari and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (Rtd).
Also at the swearing in ceremony were Ministers attending 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.
Speaking to journalists after his swearing-in ceremony, Justice Ariwoola appealed to politicians to allow the judiciary function properly as the 2023 elections approach while promising reforms at the apex court.
Also speaking,Governor Makinde thanked the president’s on behalf of the people and government of Oyo state.
