A date has been announced for the public presentation of the autobiography of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola in Abuja as part of activities marking his retirement from the bench.

The book, titled, “Judging with Justice,” which is to be unveiled on the birthday of the eminent jurist is the engaging narrative of the life and career of Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola.

In a press statement issued and signed by Mr. Olanrewaju Akinsola on behalf of the Organising Committee, the prestigious event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.

Among the dignitaries expected at the occasion was the former Head of State, His Excellency, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, GCFR, while His Lordship Hon. Justice Benedict Kanyip, PhD, OFR is the Book Reviewer.

The autobiography, designed to mark Hon CJN’s retirement, “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 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.

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.