Bola Tinubu on Thursday, told the new Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to ignore those who never see anything good in the judiciary as she carries on the baton passed on by the retired CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola
Tinubu also said that CJN, Justice Ariwoola, who was the 22nd CJN, earlier retired at a valedictory session at the Supreme Court complex in Abuja, following his attainment of 70 years was a testimony of hard work, dedication, and service to Nigeria and humanity.
Tinubu said this while Speaking during the public presentation of the book, “Judging with Justice: The Autobiography of Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola”, at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.
“His Lordship’s long and inspiring career on the bench is a testament to the reward for hard work, dedication, and selfless service to the nation and humanity. As Chief Justice of Nigeria, His Lordship Justice Ariwoola has used his vast experience and capacity to address the challenges facing the Supreme Court and the Nigerian judiciary,” he said.
“The pensions of judicial officers have been fairly secured, as retired judges will now enjoy their full pay as their pension for life. Incisive judgements that provide extensive societal reforms, such as the one that recently liberated the local government councils from the shackles of financial lack, are critical to our society’s growth and development,” Tinubu added.
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Describing the outgone CJN’s career as a shining example of what could be achieved through hard work, dedication, and a passion for public service, Tinubu said, “From humble beginnings at the Local Authority Demonstration School in Iseyin, Oyo State, to the launch of his career as a law officer at the Oyo State Ministry of Justice and now as a leading figure in the judiciary, his story inspires us all.
“The vastness of His Lordship’s academic and professional career is not in doubt. His Lordship’s commitment to the ideals of a just and fair society can also not be overemphasized. We have seen this in his exemplary leadership of the judiciary, and I am thankful for the support the judiciary has extended to the growth and development of our dear country.
“I hope his (Justice Ariwoola’s) successor in office will carry on the baton passed on by His Lordship. I urge the Nigerian judiciary to live up to its constitutional mandate and ignore those who never see anything good in the judiciary unless the pendulum of justice swings their way.
“I am hopeful that as His Lordship retires into other endeavours, his successors will continue to deliver on the ideals of justice and improve the standards set by Honourable Justice Ariwoola, GCON.”
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