Saraki Mourns Ex-CJN, Idris Kutigi

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Sunday,
expressed sadness over the death of a former Chief Justice of
Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi, and described him
as a honourable jurist who spent his life in the service of his
country and humanity.

Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser, Media and
Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, in Abuja, stated that the death of the
jurist was a colossal loss, particularly coming at a time when his
experience, dedication and knowledge were required in the service
of the country.

He stated that the late Justice Kutigi would be remembered for
his high sense of integrity, incisive judgments, reform-mindedness
and immense contributions to national development.

“It saddens me that we have lost a vivacious, humane and
tireless jurist who, even in retirement, was called upon by former
President Goodluck Jonathan to chair the Sovereign National
Conference in 2014. We shall all miss him,” Saraki stated.

The President of the Senate commiserated with the immediate
family of the deceased and urged them to be consoled by the
praise-worthy lifestyle of the departed statesman.

He also condoled with the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice
Walter Onnoghen, the Nigerian Judiciary, the people and government
of Niger State over the irreplaceable loss.

He prayed God to grant the soul of the former CJN a place among
the righteous ones in Aljannah Firdaus and his family and loved
ones the grace to bear the loss