US EditionObasanjo Mourns Demise of Uwais, Aminu
- Justice Mohammed Uwais died at age 88 on Friday, and Professor Jubril Aminu died at age 85 on Thursday in Nigeria.
- Both men had notable careers: Uwais led Nigeria’s judiciary as its top judge from 1999 until his retirement in 2006, while Aminu held a variety of significant positions including ambassador, senator, and government minister.
- Obasanjo and others praised Uwais’ judicial leadership and Aminu’s diplomatic and academic contributions, noting their lasting impact on Nigerian society.
- Senator Nenadi Usman called on policymakers to preserve Justice Uwais’ legacy by urgently adopting the key electoral reform recommendations he proposed, highlighting his dedication to strengthening democracy.
- Their deaths represent monumental losses for Nigeria’s legal and political communities, highlighting the need to preserve their reforms and service as national standards.
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Gov Fintiri Mourns Prof Jibrin Aminu - Daily Trust
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has received with profound sorrow the news of the passing of one of Nigeria’s most revered elder statesmen, Professor Jibrin Aminu, who died at the age of 85. In a deeply moving tribute, Governor Fintiri described the late Professor Aminu as “a towering figure in Nigeria’s intellectual, diplomatic, and political landscape,” noting that his death marks the end of an era defined by integrity, patrioti…
Obasanjo mourns demise of Uwais, Aminu
Former Nigeria President, Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed sadness over the deaths of two patriots, Justice Muhammed Uwais and Prof Jubril Aminu. Obasanjo, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi on Sunday, described the late duo as two patriots who distinguished themselves in their respective fields and served the country creditably. Justice Uwais died at age 88 on Friday, while Jubril Aminu died on Thursday, at the ag…
ACF mourns Justice Uwais, describes him as a nationalist and foremost jurist
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of retired Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Muhammadu Uwais, describing him as a towering national figure, foremost jurist, elder statesman, and committed nationalist.The post ACF mourns Justice Uwais, describes him as a nationalist and foremost jurist appeared first on Vanguard News.
ALDIN Mourns the Passing of Justice Muhammad Lawal Uwais, A Towering Legal Icon and Champion of Disability Rights - QUALITATIVE MAGAZINE
“His legacy will forever remain a cornerstone of judicial excellence and inclusive justice” – Ikem Uchegbulam, Esq., National President of ALDIN ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Association of Lawyers with Disabilities in Nigeria (ALDIN) has joined the nation and the broader legal community in mourning the death of its revered Board of Trustees Chairman, Justice Muhammad Lawal Uwais, GCON, whose demise marks the end of an era defined by judicial integrity, …
"Honour Uwais' legacy": LP urges FG to implement ex-CJN's electoral reform report
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Labour Party (LP) has called on the Federal Government to immortalise the late former The post “Honour Uwais’ legacy”: LP urges FG to implement ex-CJN’s electoral reform report appeared first on National Accord Newspaper.
Labour Party urges FG to implement electoral reform to immortalize late Justice Uwais
The Labour Party has urged the Federal Government to immortalise the late former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mohammed Uwais, by implementing the far-reaching electoral reform recommendations he championed during his lifetime. This call was made by Senator Nenadi Usman, chairman of the Labour Party National Caretaker Committee, in a statement issued in Abuja on […]
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