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Immortalise Ex-ICJ Judge Bola Ajibola, Sanwo-Olu Urges Judiciary, Others

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2 years ago

Apr 10, 2023.

The Ex-ICJ judge passed away in the early hours of Sunday.
He held several positions in the judiciary at home and abroad.
The late legal luminary was also prominent in his hometown of Owu, holding the title of Olori Omo of Owu Kingdom when he was alive.

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the demise of the former Judge of International Court of Justice (ICJ), Hague, Netherlands, Bola Ajibola, describing his death as a big loss to the legal profession, the education sector, Ogun State and Nigeria as a whole.

Ajibola passed away in the early hours of Sunday, April 9, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of extraordinary accomplishments in the judicial sector.

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In a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Sunday, Sanwo-Olu urged the deceased’s family, friends, judicial and education sectors and the entire people of Owu Kingdom “to immortalise the good name of the late lawyer and educationist.”

The Lagos governor, who described the former Nigerian Minister of Justice and Attorney General as a renowned jurist, seasoned administrator and philanthropist, hailed him for his legacies, sacrifice and dedication to nation-building and service to mankind.

Late Judge Bola Ajibola

He also praised the late Ajibola’s contribution to the judicial and education sectors as a lawyer, World Court Judge and founder of one of the foremost private universities in Nigeria, Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

“On behalf of the Government and people of Lagos State, I want to express my sincere condolences to the family, friends and associates of Prince Bola Ajibola on the demise of our elder statesman and renowned jurist,” Sanwo-Olu said.

“Prince Ajibola lived a fulfilled life having made positive impacts during his lifetime. The elderly and wise counsel of the jurist will be sorely missed not only by his family but the entire people of Owu Kingdom and Ogun State where he played active roles in its development for many years before he passed on.

“I want to urge the late Prince Bola Ajibola’s family, friends, judiciary and education sectors and the entire people of Owu Kingdom to immortalise the good name of the late lawyer and educationist.