Buhari swears in Ariwoola as substantive CJN

President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn-in Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria.

The swearing-in ceremony took place on Wednesday before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council meeting.

The event was witnessed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, as well as the governors of Oyo and Ondo states, Seyi Makinde and Rotimi Akeredolu, respectively.

Other dignitaries that witnessed it are Justices of the Supreme Court of Nigeria; the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha; Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan; Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, and the National Security Adviser, Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (Retd).

Ministers who came for 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, also attended the ceremony.

Speaking to journalists after his swearing-in ceremony, Justice Ariwoola appealed to politicians in the country to allow the judiciary to function properly as the 2023 elections approach while promising reforms at the apex court.