President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Justice of Supreme Court (JSC), Justice Emmanuel Obioma Ogwuegbu on his 91st birthday on March 16, 2024.
The Spokesman to the President, Ajuri Ngelale, stated this in a statement made available to TheIdeal News on Friday.
Justice Ogwuegbu’s illustrious career saw him swiftly rising through the ranks, spending five years at the Appeal Court before being elevated to the esteemed position of Supreme Court Justice in Nigeria in February 1992.
In December 1999, he was appointed Justice of the Supreme Court of The Gambia, further expanding his influence and impact across borders.
The statement reads in part, “In commemorating Justice Ogwuegbu’s 91st birthday, President Tinubu salutes the legal luminary whose legacy of integrity and dedication will continue to inspire future generations in the pursuit of justice and the advancement of Nigeria’s legal system.
“The President joins family, friends, and colleagues in celebrating a remarkable journey in the legal realm and offers prayers for God’s continued blessings of good health and strength to the esteemed elder statesman.”
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