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A former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Bayo Ojo SAN, has extended heartfelt condolences to the Uwais family on the passing of former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais.
Justice Uwais passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 88.
In his condolence message, Chief Ojo commiserated with the Uwais family, the Nigerian judiciary, and members of the legal profession, describing the late jurist as a visionary whose contributions will be remembered for generations.
According to him, the late CJN played a critical role in the development of a strong, independent, and impartial judiciary, a foundation essential for the growth of democracy in Nigeria.
He added that Justice Uwais’s “bold and articulate judicial decisions, advocacy for access to justice, and unwavering stance on the independence of the judiciary remain enduring signposts for the advancement of the legal profession in Nigeria and beyond.”
Chief Ojo urged all who mourn the late jurist to honour his legacy by working toward a just and equitable society, and by upholding the values he embodied throughout his distinguished career.
He prayed for God’s comfort for the Uwais family, friends, and associates, and for eternal rest for the soul of the departed.
