Ikolaba Grammar School Alumni congratulate CJN's son over appointment as Federal High Court Judge


... Say his brilliance earned him position, not his father's influence



The Alumni Association of Ikolaba Grammar School, Agodi, Ibadan, Oyo State (2000 set), has extended heartfelt congratulations to Olukayode Ariwoola Jr., the son of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, as he becomes a judge of the Federal High Court.

The Director of Information at the National Judicial Council (NJC), Soji Oye, recently announced his nomination, as well as other nominees. The NJC unveiled his nomination among 23 candidates for the esteemed position of judge at the Federal High Court.

The candidates, including Olukayode Ariwoola Jr., will be appointed as judges at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

Members of the Alumni Association, including Taiwo Oluwadare, Olanrewaju Amos, and Biyi Jesufemi, were effusive in their praise and felicitations for their esteemed fellow alumnus.

Noting Olukayode (Jr.) Ariwoola's outstanding qualities as a lawyer, as well as his exemplary track record, the association expressed their unwavering belief in his suitability for the esteemed position on the Federal High Court.

The members also took the opportunity to address the concerns raised about potential bias in the selection process, given Chief Justice Olukayode Ariwoola's position as the chair of the National Judicial Council (NJC).

Reminiscing about the brilliant of the CJN's son during their secondary school days, the members marveled at his determination and brilliance, citing his outstanding results in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

According to them, Olukayode Ariwoola Jr. achieved a perfect score of A1 parallel, earning him the opportunity to pursue a career in the sciences. However, he astounded his peers by opting for the arts, stating that he aspired to follow in his father's footsteps as a lawyer.

The association appreciated Olukayode Ariwoola Jr. for bearing a striking resemblance with his father, both in physical appearance and demeanor. They viewed this as a testament to his desire to uphold his father's legacy and contribute to the legal profession.

The statement read in part: "Olukayode Jr. Ariwoola was a determined and brilliant student during our secondary school days. We recalled when we sat for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), a JSS 3 examination to be promoted to Senior Secondary School, young Ariwoola scored A1 parallel.

"In those days, students with the best results were considered for the Science class and those with the worst results were considered for the Art class. But to our utmost surprise, Ariwoola Jr. opted for the Art class. Surprised by this decision, we asked why he preferred Art to the Science class, but his reply was, 'my dad is a lawyer, and I want to become a lawyer like my dad.'

"Olukayode Jr. Ariwoola, who has the same facial mark as his dad, walks like his dad, and has the same look and name as his dad, shows he is following the footsteps of his wonderful father, and critics should rejoice with them rather than criticizing them.

"We hereby join other well-meaning Nigerians, family, and friends in wishing him congratulations as he will be inaugurated as a judge of the Federal High Court on Wednesday, October 4, 2023."



https://spectatorsng.com/alumni-congratulate-cjns-son-on-his-appointment-as-a-federal-high-court-judge/

Nepotism over competence...just like the odilis, tankos, bulkachuwas etc...now Ariwoola

Weird

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Emyzoloye5:
Nepotism over competence...just like the odilis, tankos, bulkachuwas etc...now Ariwoola

Is that also the reason why some people are not happy with the fact that Jimmy and his sister are the new over seer of their parents church? Lol

Emyzoloye5:
Nepotism over competence...just like the odilis, tankos, bulkachuwas etc...now Ariwoola

Sorry for Atiku & Gringory, the Supreme Court of Nigeria is waiting for them with record fines, for been political Nuisances.

Zxcvbnmghtr:


Is that also the reason why some people are not happy with the fact that Jimmy and his sister are the new over seer of their parents church? Lol

That's a whole different matter, Jimmy Odukoya and sister are free to inherit their fathers church business....we are talking about the Nigerian Judiciary here, most of these retired/senior judicial officers children are appiont strictly on Nepotism...some have never practiced law for a day in Nigeria Wtf!!!!!

Emyzoloye5:


That's a whole different matter, Jimmy Odukoya and sister are free to inherit their fathers church business....we are talking about the Nigerian Judiciary here, most of these retired/senior judicial officers children are appiont strictly on Nepotism...some have never practiced law for a day in Nigeria Wtf!!!!!

The context is the same. Just like you have said jimmy and his sister is entitled because the church belongs to their parents is the same as how Ariwola's son is entitled too as a Nigerian.

Zxcvbnmghtr:


The context is the same. Just like you have said jimmy and his sister is entitled because the church belongs to their parents is the same as how Ariwola's son is entitled too as a Nigerian.

I was expecting to see "Ariwola's son is entitled too cus Nigerian Judiciary belongs to his father"

Any other statement apart from that, proves the context isn't same.... Thanks✌️

Emyzoloye5:


I was expecting to see "Ariwola's son is entitled too cus Nigerian Judiciary belongs to his father"

Any other statement apart from that, proves the context isn't same.... Thanks✌️

How?!