Nigeria’s former Chief Justice, Mohammed Lawal Uwais, has died at the age of 89.
Born on June 12, 1936, in Zaria, Kaduna State, Uwais served as Chief Justice of Nigeria from 1995 until his retirement in 2006. Throughout his tenure, he was widely admired for his unwavering dedication to judicial reform and the independence of the judiciary.
His family announced his passing in a brief statement:
“Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihir Rajiun. With hearts heavy yet full of gratitude to Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais, former Chief Justice of the Federation.”
According to the family, funeral prayers are scheduled to take place immediately after Juma’at prayers today at the National Mosque in Abuja.
