CJN, Justices Of Supreme Court Visits Late Justice Ngwuta’s Family

Says Justice Ngwuta was a dedicated jurist,

The Chief Justice of Nigeria(CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko
Muhammad, has led 18 Justices of the Supreme Court on a condolence
visit to the family of the late Justice Sylvester Ngwuta, who died
on March 7, 2021.

Also on the visit over the weekend were officials of the court
including the Chief Registrar, Hadizatu Mustapha, and some
management staff of the Supreme Court.

The delegation was received by Justice Ngwuta’s cousin, Chief
Nwali; his brother, Stephen Ngwuta, and his daughter, Chidera
Ngwuta.

But speaking during the visit, the CJN stated that it was not an
avenue for long speeches, being a sad occasion and so he was brief.
He said the late jurist was a complete gentleman who won’t hurt
anyone.

“He was highly dedicated to his duty and would definitely be
missed by many people. May His Lordship’s soul rest in peace and
may God Almighty continue to protect and provide for the family he
left behind,” the CJN said.

Responding on behalf of the family, Chief Nwali thanked the CJN
and the Supreme Court for their support, saying the apex court has
been taking care of the deceased from the day he fell sick, both
physically and financially until his demise.

“Up till date, the court has been supportive of the family as
regards arrangements leading to the burial of the deceased. We pray
for the delegation, just as we will forever be grateful for the
kindness and support extended by the court,’’ he said.

A statement by the Special Senior Assistant on Media to the CJN,
Ahurukah Isah disclosed that the CJN subsequently signed the
condolence register on behalf of himself and his brother
Justices.

Justice Ngwuta who was due to retire from the Supreme Court
bench on attaining the mandatory retirement age of 70 years on
March 30, 2021, gave the ghost by 2.30 am on March 7, 2021.

His remain has been deposited in the National Hospital mortuary
pending the conclusion of arrangements for his burial.

Says Justice Ngwuta was a dedicated jurist,

The Chief Justice of Nigeria(CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko
Muhammad, has led 18 Justices of the Supreme Court on a condolence
visit to the family of the late Justice Sylvester Ngwuta, who died
on March 7, 2021.

Also on the visit over the weekend were officials of the court
including the Chief Registrar, Hadizatu Mustapha, and some
management staff of the Supreme Court.

The delegation was received by Justice Ngwuta’s cousin, Chief
Nwali; his brother, Stephen Ngwuta, and his daughter, Chidera
Ngwuta.

But speaking during the visit, the CJN stated that it was not an
avenue for long speeches, being a sad occasion and so he was brief.
He said the late jurist was a complete gentleman who won’t hurt
anyone.

“He was highly dedicated to his duty and would definitely be
missed by many people. May His Lordship’s soul rest in peace and
may God Almighty continue to protect and provide for the family he
left behind,” the CJN said.

Responding on behalf of the family, Chief Nwali thanked the CJN
and the Supreme Court for their support, saying the apex court has
been taking care of the deceased from the day he fell sick, both
physically and financially until his demise.

“Up till date, the court has been supportive of the family as
regards arrangements leading to the burial of the deceased. We pray
for the delegation, just as we will forever be grateful for the
kindness and support extended by the court,’’ he said.

A statement by the Special Senior Assistant on Media to the CJN,
Ahurukah Isah disclosed that the CJN subsequently signed the
condolence register on behalf of himself and his brother
Justices.

Justice Ngwuta who was due to retire from the Supreme Court
bench on attaining the mandatory retirement age of 70 years on
March 30, 2021, gave the ghost by 2.30 am on March 7, 2021.

His remain has been deposited in the National Hospital mortuary
pending the conclusion of arrangements for his burial.