Former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar and the president of the National Industrial Court, Justice Benedict Kanyip are among eminent dignitaries expected to grace the public presentation of an autobiography in honour of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, to mark his retirement from the Supreme Court.

Also expected at the event are leading dignitaries from the Bench, the Bar, and the general public.

In a statement made available to CITY LAWYER by Mr. Olanrewaju Akinsola on behalf of the Organising Committee, the prestigious event is scheduled to take place today at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja.

According to Akinsola, the book titled “Judging with Justice” is the engaging narrative of the life and career of Justice Ariwoola.

The event, which coincides with the 70th birthday of the foremost jurist and his formal retirement as the Chief Justice of Nigeria, will have in attendance leading dignitaries from the Bench, the Bar, and the general public.

He said that the autobiography “is a candid and introspective account of Justice Ariwoola’s journey through the ranks of the judiciary, highlighting his experiences, challenges, and triumphs. The book offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a judicial Icon who has played a pivotal role in shaping Nigeria’s judicial landscape.”

The book, according to Hon. Justice Monica Bolna’an Dongban-Mensem, CFR, the President of the Court of Appeal, who wrote the Foreword, “is written in Justice Ariwoola’s characteristic flowing prose and simple yet powerful language” and “will take the reader on a colourful voyage of fascinating adventures starting from Iseyin, to lle-Ife, to Akure, to Ibadan, to Oyo, to Kaduna, to Enugu, to Lagos, before finally berthing in Abuja like the climax of a blockbuster movie flick.”

According to Akinsola, the book presentation is a landmark event that promises to be a significant milestone in the nation’s judicial history, offering a unique opportunity for legal practitioners, scholars, and the general public to gain an insight into the life and times of one of Nigeria’s most respected jurists.