Northern Govs Mourn Ex-CJN Uwais
The Northern Governors’ Forum has expressed sadness over the death of a former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mohammed Uwais.
The Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, disclosed this in a statement titled ‘Northern Governors Mourn Former Chief Justice Mohammed Uwais’ on Friday.
Uwais passed away on Friday morning at the age of 89.
In a condolence message issued on behalf of his colleagues in the region, Governor Yahaya described the late jurist as a man of integrity, profound legal intellect, and an outstanding commitment to judicial reform and the rule of law.
“The death of Justice Mohammed Uwais marks the end of an illustrious era in Nigeria’s legal history. He was not only a legal icon but also a symbol of judicial excellence and ethical leadership,” he said in the statement signed by the Director-General (Press Affairs), Ismaila Uba Misilli.
The NSGF Chairman stated that Justice Uwais’ legacy would continue to inspire generations of legal minds and public servants.
“Nigeria has indeed lost a towering figure in its quest for justice and democracy,” he added.
He extended heartfelt condolences to the Uwais family, the government and people of Kaduna State, the judiciary, and the entire nation over the “monumental loss”.
He prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the revered jurist Aljannat Firdaus and comfort those he left behind.
