Justice Olukayode Ariwoola sworn in as acting Chief Justice

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Monday, swore in Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the acting Chief Justice Of Nigeria.

The swearing-in of Justice Ariwoola was as a result of the sudden resignation of Justice Ibrahim Tanko on health grounds.

Ariwoola thus becomes the third individual to occupy the top Judiciary job of the country in the life of this administration.

The ceremony was held at the Council Chambers, Aso Villa and attended by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Justices of the Supreme Court and other senior government officials.

Before the brief ceremony at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the Justices that followed were told to conduct Covid-19 test at the Old Banquet Hall.

Photos of the ceremony were shared on the Presidency’s official Twitter handle on Monday.

See photos below: