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Ozekhome, Mbah, others eulogise late S’Court Justice Nnamani at book launch
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Prof Mike Ozekhome, Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State and former President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo, have eulogised late Supreme Court Justice Augustine Nnamani.
They hailed Nnamani’s vision, contributions and legacies toward the development of law the profession in the country through his landmark judgements and laying of foundations for Land Use Act in Nigeria.
The trio and others celebrated Nnamani during the Presentation of Essay in his honour, organised by the Renaissance Law Publications led by Prof. Gab Agu, on Friday in Enugu.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nnamani was a former Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria appointed on August 15, 1979 and died in 1990.
Ozekhome, a guest speaker at the event, said Nnamani’s vision of justice was always deliberate, thoughtful, and anchored in principle.
According to him, Nnamani was a reminder that the law must serve the people, and not entrap them and one name that should be engraved into the granite of legal history and not buried beneath its footnotes.
“His judgments should be studied not just for their outcomes, but for the discipline, clarity, erudition and foresight they embodied.
“And his legacy should be honoured not merely in ceremony, but in how we train lawyers, appoint judges, and build a legal culture that prizes integrity over expediency.
“In the final analysis, Justice Nnamani stands as one of those rare figures whose life proves that the law is not merely a profession, but a vocation of destiny.
“His path was not the ordinary path, and that is precisely why it commands such reverence,” he said.
He explained that Nnamani was elevated directly from the office of Attorney-General to the hallowed chambers of the Supreme Court — a unique history he shared with the late Justice Taslim Elias (Rtd, CJN).
Ozekhome added that Nnamani’s judgments carried the fire of scholarship and the fragrance of wisdom, revealing that he wrote not only to decide, but to instruct; to resolve and to inspire as well as his legacy not be confined to the dusty pages of law reports
In a remark, Gov. Mbah hailed Nnamani’s brilliance, saying the essay was a refreshing window into some defining national policies that had Nnamani’s imprints.
“Justice Nnamani was not merely a jurist. He was a philosopher, a steward of justice.
“The 22 essays constitute an important historical and legal trope, each lending perspective to an aspect of his students’ daily life.
“They illuminate our understanding, the boarding law student and courtroom veterans alike,” Mbah said.
Commending the organisers, the governor, said, “From his humble beginnings here in Enugu to the rare heights, Nnamani attained in the legal profession.
“His story is a lesson of discipline, resilience and purposeful leadership”.
On his part, Nwobodo who was the Chairman of the event, extolled the relationship between Nnamani’s family and his, stressing that Nnamani was intellectually gifted.
He regretted how he and others could not revive Nnamani when he slumped during his father’s burial.
A former member representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Sen. Dino Melaye, urged Nigerians to live a life they would be remembered and celebrated when they were no more.
Reviewing the book, a Professor of Law, Gozie Ogbodo, said the book contained 657 pages, 22 chapters with 22 contributors.
Earlier, Gab Agu said the Renaissance Law Publications Limited resolved to help in the development of the law by bringing to the general public their personage of Bar and Bench of stellar qualities in the area of law and its development.
It is our intention to publish on a quarterly basis on and about them. They possess the can-do spirits of our heros past and Justice Nnamani deserves the accolade,” Agu said.
The Kano State Command of the Federal Fire Service (FFS) has decorated 130 officers recently promoted to various ranks in a ceremony held in Kano.
The Command’s Controller in the state, Kazeem Sholadoye disclosed this in a statement issued by the service’s Public Relations Officer, Al-Hassan Kantin on Wednesday in Kano.
Congratulating the officers, the state controller described their promotion as well deserved and a call to greater responsibility and professionalism.
Sholadoye charged the officers to see their new ranks as an opportunity to demonstrate increased commitment to protection of lives and property.
He reminded them that promotion comes with higher expectations in service delivery.
Speaking on behalf of the promoted officers, Deputy Superintendent of Fire in the command, DSF Abdullahi Muhammad expressed appreciation to the management for organising what he described as a befitting ceremony.
He reiterated the readiness of the officers to rededicate themselves to duty and uphold core values of the Federal Fire Service.
President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tributes to Chief Bisi Akande, elder statesman and former APC national chairman, as he marked his 87th birthday.
Tinubu said this in a special tribute on Thursday to celebrate Akande’s life of service and democratic commitment.
He described Akande as a towering figure who contributed significantly to Nigeria’s political development and democratic institutionalisation.
The President said Akande’s political journey was shaped by Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s progressive ideology and commitment to public service.
Akande began his career as an accountant with British Petroleum before leaving the private sector for public service.
He served as Secretary to the State Government in old Oyo State in 1979 and later became Deputy Governor during the Second Republic.
Tinubu noted that Akande later served as Governor of Osun from 1999 to 2003, where he further distinguished himself.
As interim chairman of the APC, Akande laid the foundation for the party’s historic victory in 2015, Tinubu said.
The President praised Akande’s leadership, integrity, industry and sacrifices for the party and the nation.
He described Akande as a mentor whose guidance, advice and encouragement shaped his political journey.
Tinubu said Akande’s continued support for his administration and the Renewed Hope Agenda remains invaluable.
He noted that, even at 87, Akande remained a firm advocate of democracy, social justice and good governance.
The President prayed for Akande’s good health and renewed strength as he marked the milestone birthday.
Gov Dauda Lawal, on Thursday presented certificates to 50 former students of the Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun, nine years after their graduation.
This is contained in a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Idris in Gusau, Zamfara.
The presentation took place at the Grand Chamber of the Government House, Gusau.
According to Idris, the former students, who were on the state government’s scholarship, graduated nine years ago, but could not receive their certificates due to the state government’s failure to settle their outstanding tuition fees owed the institution.
“The former students were left hanging for nine years because their tuition fees were not settled.
“The Crescent University declined to release the students’ results due to the non payment of their outstanding tuition fees.
“The state government, under Gov. Dauda Lawal, after carefully studying the case, reached out to the university and settled the outstanding tuition fees.
“Among the 50 students, is a First Class graduate in Chemistry and several Second Class Upper degree holders,” he said.
While presenting the certificates to the graduates, Lawal restated his commitment to revamping the educational sector.
Lawal also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to continue to prioritise education to enhance the even development of the state.
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