NBA President, Maikyau, mourns Justice Nweze, says he was courageous
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, has expressed shock over the death of justice Chima Centus Nweze.
Justice Nweze died on Sunday at the age of 64.
In a statement, Maikyau said he received with shock and dismay the news of the passing of Nweze, saying he was an astute and erudite jurist.
The statement, signed on his behalf by Akorede Habeeb Lawal, National Publicity Secretary of the NBA, reads: “His lordship’s numerous decisions have shaped, impacted and developed our law and jurisprudence. He was a disciplined, hardworking, and courageous judicial officer.
“The NBA President condoles with the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kayode Ariwoola, GCON, the entire Nigerian Judiciary, the Government and People of Enugu State, friends and family of Hon. Justice Nweze over the demise of his lordship and prays that the Almighty God comforts his lordship’s family and friends.”
