‘A courageous judicial officer’ — NBA condoles with CJN over death of supreme court judge

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condoled with Kayode Ariwoola, chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), over the death of Chima Nweze, supreme court judge.

Nweze passed away on Sunday at the age of 64.

In a statement signed by Akorede Lawal, its spokesperson, NBA described Nweze as an “erudite” and “hardworking” jurist.

“The president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau has received with shock and dismay the news of the passing of Hon. Justice Chima Centus Nweze, justice of the supreme court of Nigeria, which sad event occurred on Sunday, 30 July, 2023,” the statement reads.

“Hon. Justice Nweze was an astute and erudite jurist. 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.”