President Mohammadu Buhari on Wednesday swore in Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).
The swearing-in ceremony took place before the commencement of the week’s Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting, witnessed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and the governors of Oyo and Ondo States, Seyi Makinde and Rotimi Akeredolu, respectively.
Also at the event were other Justices of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, the Secretary of 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 Bambara and the National Security Adviser, NSA, Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno Rtd.
Justice Ariwoola who spoke to journalists after his swearing-in ceremony appealed to politicians in the country to allow the judiciary to function properly in the 2023 elections while promising reforms at the Apex Court.
Governor Makinde expressed gratitude on behalf of the people and government of Oyo State to the President.
Meanwhile, the Council observed a minute silence in honour of the former Minister for Special Duties and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Vincent Ogbulafor, who died recently.
(VANGUARD)
