President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria.

Thelagostimes gathered that the swearing-in ceremony took place shortly before the kick-off of this week’s Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Governors Seyi Makinde and Rotimi Akeredolu of Oyo and Ondo States respectively were among those who witnessed the ceremony.

Also present at the ceremony were other Justices of the Supreme Court; the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha; Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan; the President’s Chief of Staff, Professor Ibrahim Gambari and the National Security Adviser, Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (retd.).

Others were ministers who were attending the weekly Council meeting, Chris Ngige (Labour and Employment); Abubakar Malami (Attorney-General and Justice); Hadi Sirika (Aviation); Olorunnimbe Mamora (Science, Technology and Innovation); Niyi Adebayo (Industry, Trade and Investment); Babatunde Fashola (Works and Housing); Abubakar Aliyu, amongst others.

Speaking to State House correspondents shortly after being sworn in, Ariwoola promised to pursue reforms at the apex court across several lines such as speed of justice delivery and welfare of judicial officers.

In his remarks, Governor Seyi Makinde thanked the President for Ariwoola’s confirmation, on behalf of the people and government of Oyo State.