The Pioneer Chairman, NBA Section on Public Interest and
Development Law, SPIDEL Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN, has paid tribute to
late Johnny Egwuonwu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria who passed away
on July 16, 2021 after a brief illness.
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Gadzama described the late silk as humble, kind-hearted, and
hard-working. He said the deceased did well while serving the J-K
Gadzama LLP as Head of Chambers and agreed to work under Gadzama
(SAN) despite being a senior of 7 years post-call.
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“TRIBUTE TO JOHNNIE EGWUONWU, SAN
“My dear Johnnie Egwuonwu, SAN, it was with sadness but with
total submission to the will of God that I received the news of
your transition to eternal glory on 16th July, 2021 after a brief
illness.
“As the former Head of Chambers of our firm, you were tolerant,
patient, easy-going, focused, humble, and kind-hearted. Despite
your call to Bar in 1979, about 7 years before me, you agreed to
work under me. You worked so hard and distinguished yourself in
legal practice which earned you the prestigious rank of Senior
Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). You represented us as a worthy
ambassador while with us and even after you left to continue with
your own firm, you remained supportive and part of us.” the tribute
read in part.
Gadzama further expressed belief that the deceased is with the
Lord. That they will miss him.
He stated, “We love you dearly and we know that you are in a
better place. You have left this world to be with our Lord Jesus
Christ.
“You will surely be missed but we are consoled by the legacies
you left behind. I am happy you have a worthy son – Ifeanyi
Egwuonwu, Esq. – whom I can attest to his capability having been
with us briefly in our firm for mentorship while you were still
with us.
“I pray that all the beautiful memories of you add comfort and
warmth in the hearts of all of us you have left behind.
“May your gentle soul rest in peace.”
The Pioneer Chairman, NBA Section on Public Interest and
Development Law, SPIDEL Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN, has paid tribute to
late Johnny Egwuonwu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria who passed away
on July 16, 2021 after a brief illness.
Gadzama described the late silk as humble, kind-hearted, and
hard-working. He said the deceased did well while serving the J-K
Gadzama LLP as Head of Chambers and agreed to work under Gadzama
(SAN) despite being a senior of 7 years post-call.
“TRIBUTE TO JOHNNIE EGWUONWU, SAN
“My dear Johnnie Egwuonwu, SAN, it was with sadness but with
total submission to the will of God that I received the news of
your transition to eternal glory on 16th July, 2021 after a brief
illness.
“As the former Head of Chambers of our firm, you were tolerant,
patient, easy-going, focused, humble, and kind-hearted. Despite
your call to Bar in 1979, about 7 years before me, you agreed to
work under me. You worked so hard and distinguished yourself in
legal practice which earned you the prestigious rank of Senior
Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). You represented us as a worthy
ambassador while with us and even after you left to continue with
your own firm, you remained supportive and part of us.” the tribute
read in part.
Gadzama further expressed belief that the deceased is with the
Lord. That they will miss him.
He stated, “We love you dearly and we know that you are in a
better place. You have left this world to be with our Lord Jesus
Christ.
“You will surely be missed but we are consoled by the legacies
you left behind. I am happy you have a worthy son – Ifeanyi
Egwuonwu, Esq. – whom I can attest to his capability having been
with us briefly in our firm for mentorship while you were still
with us.
“I pray that all the beautiful memories of you add comfort and
warmth in the hearts of all of us you have left behind.
“May your gentle soul rest in peace.”