President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).

Justice Ariwoola was sworn in as the CJN at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday.

The swearing-in of Ariwoola followed his confirmation by the Senate on September 21, three months after his appointment by President Buhari.

Ariwoola took the judicial oath of office in a brief ceremony shortly before the commencement of the weekly virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) chaired by the President.

The event was witnessed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, some ministers, other justices of the Supreme Court, and Governors Seyi Makinde (Oyo) and Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo).

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Justice Ariwoola was appointed as acting CJN on June 27, following the resignation of Justice Tanko Muhammad, on health grounds.

He was appointed a Justice of the Supreme Court on November 22, 2011, by former President Goodluck Jonathan.

He is an indigene of Iseyin in Oyo State.

Speaking to State House correspondents after the swearing-in, the CJN appealed to politicians in the country to allow the judiciary function properly as the 2023 elections approach while promising reforms at the apex court.

Makinde, who also spoke to journalists, expressed gratitude on behalf of the people and government of Oyo State to President Buhari.

The Star