*J-K Gadzama LLP extends condolences
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The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Abuja Branch popularly known as Unity Bar has announced the demise of one of its members, Johnnie Nnaemeka Egwuonwu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
In a statement made available to TheNigeriaLawyer signed by its Publicity Secretary, Ikemefuna Onyeka, the Branch said the deceased died on 16th July 2021 after a brief illness
The statement reads in part, “NBA Abuja Branch regrets to announce the demise of her esteemed member J. N. Egwuonwu, SAN who passed on Friday 16th July 2021 after a brief illness.
“It is our prayer that God will grant him eternal rest; give his immediate family, associates, and NBA, in general, the fortitude to bear this great loss.”
Onyeka explained that the burial arrangement will be communicated as soon as the family announces.
Meanwhile, the Principal Partner of J-K Gadzama LLP, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN, extended his condolences over the incidence
He said the deceased served in their law firm up till the position of Head of Chambers before becoming a Senior Advocate of Nigeria. He prayed for the soul of the deceased to rest in peace
“What a sad piece of news. What a sad day. The learned silk has gone back home. Johnny Egwuonwu SAN worked with us as our Head of Chambers and took took silk afterwards. He was a complete gentleman and Bar Leader per excellence. We shall sorely miss him. May his gentle soul rest in the bosom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ until we meet at His feet to part no more. Amen.”
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