Olukayode Ariwoola

Olukayode Ariwoola GCON is a Nigerian jurist and justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria who served as the 22nd chief justice of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from 2022 to 2024.

Quotes

• The rule of law has been assailed from all fronts in this country, especially by those who are supposed to uphold and guard it jealously.[1]
• Nigeria is currently plagued with myriads of problems that require sincere and honest interventions of judicial officers.[2]
• ....it is our solemn responsibility to keep the river clean at all times. Needless to say that impartiality is the hallmark of a judge.[3] — Speaking on the impartiality of judges.

Quotes about him

• When a nation becomes great, it is never by ferocity or falseness, but always by something in the nation that is good and sterling. We have in the person of Justice Ariwoola a living embodiment of these qualities.[4] – Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on his retirement.

• As a lawyer, you are an officer of the court and accordingly, you are not to conduct yourself in a manner that will obstruct or adversely affect the course of justice

• Ex-CJN Ariwooala Cautions 5,734 New Lawyers On Ethics Of Legal Profession