The Chief Justice of Nigeria CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi SAN, Body of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, and President Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) Yakubu Maikyaiu (SAN), eulogized late Justice Chima Nweze of the Supreme Court for a life effectively spent.
Late Justice Nweze of the Supreme Court died on Saturday, twenty ninth July 2023, on the age of 64 years at National Hospital Abuja, roughly six years earlier than the obligatory 70 years retirement age for Justices of the Supreme Court bench.
Speaking on the valedictory Court Session, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola mentioned the late Justice Nweze “was one of those cerebrally mobile judicial officers in contemporary history who had latched on court’s memory an enviable degree of intellectual eminence and legal finesse that encompassed all spheres of philosophy and methodical reasoning.”
He mentioned Justice Nweze was a singular and nationalistic character with a radical posture of justice and the rule of regulation.
“He was always very warm and engaging, which underscored the litany of friends and admirers that were always milling around him. Like all great men, my Lord was a man of paradox; simple without being simplistic in disposition; elitist and dignified in carriage, yet he related exceptionally well with everyone around him, especially the underprivileged and the downtrodden in the society.
The CJN also said: “Justice Nweze’s entire life was completely devoid of duplicity, undue arrogance and elitism; as some people often manifest once fortune smiles on them and they are elevated to positions of influence and affluence.”
According to him, the straightforward, trustworthy and humble way of life of His Lordship was manifestly a mirrored image of his atmosphere, his upbringing and, in fact, his philosophy of life, which had, invariably, elevated him to the enviable standing he attained earlier than the chilly arms of dying surreptitiously snatched him from us in a surprising and disheartening method.
“His Lordship was one man who strongly believed that honesty is the primary chapter within the e book of knowledge.
Justice Ariwoola additionally famous that Justice Nweze whom I knew very effectively and had exceptional acquaintance with, was a dogged fighter for no matter trigger he believed in; but an astute advocate of the humanities of mediation and reconciliation.
“Those who knew him very effectively will harbour little question of his expansive panorama of braveness that doesn’t harm or intimidate others. He epitomised the generosity that doesn’t vaunt; and even confirmed a loving kindness for those who have arisen triumphant over his human frailties.
“Like the proverbial mountain of refuge, he willingly provided his enamoured curtain of cloud as a defend over his clan of buddies and acquaintances. His judgments which had been firmly rooted in regulation and knowledge, permeated even probably the most delicate hearts like a soothing balm.
He was a person with a really massive coronary heart that accommodated individuals from all walks of life and totally different shades of opinions and inclinations. He grew to become a formidable refuge to an unlimited clan of followers who frequently drew inspiration, succour and energy to information their journey by life.
Also talking on the valedictory Court Session the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) mentioned late Justice Nweze’s life will proceed to shine for instance to all.
Represented by the Solicitor General of the Federation Mrs. Beautrice Jeddy- Agba mentioned, the late Justice Nweze had contributed immensely to the event of the judiciary of the nation.
Representative of Body of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (BOSAN) Demian Dodo (SAN) and President of Nigeria Bar Association Yakubu Maikyaiu (SAN) additionally paid glowing tributes to late Justice Nweze including that his high quality judgements have made important impacts on our jurisprudence.
