The Mohammed L. Uwais Library of J-K Gadzama LLP has expressed deep sorrow and profound respect over the passing of Honourable Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais, GCON, former Chief Justice of Nigeria, describing him as a “constitutional colossus” and “beacon of judicial integrity.”
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In a heartfelt tribute jointly signed by Chief J-K Gadzama, SAN, and Dr. John A. Nwafor, the firm mourned the loss of the jurist, who passed away on Friday in Abuja at the age of 89.
“Justice Uwais was more than a judge. He was a visionary reformer, a principled statesman, and an intellectual of the highest order,” the tribute read. “Under his stewardship, the Supreme Court became a citadel of legal reasoning, courage, and independence.”
Justice Uwais served as the Chief Justice of Nigeria from 1995 to 2006, a tenure widely regarded as transformative in the country’s judicial history. During that time, he became known for his incisive judgments, judicial independence, and unwavering commitment to constitutionalism.
J-K Gadzama LLP noted that the late jurist’s contributions went far beyond the courtroom. As the Chair of Nigeria’s Electoral Reform Committee, Justice Uwais produced a landmark report that remains a reference point for credible electoral reforms and democratic governance in the country.
The firm emphasized that the M. L. Uwais Library, established in his honor, stands as a symbol of his legacy in legal scholarship and the advancement of jurisprudence in Nigeria.
“To those of us privileged to study his life and work, Justice Uwais was the embodiment of quiet brilliance, ethical fortitude, and unfaltering patriotism,” the statement continued. “His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled, but his legacy lights the path for all who believe in the nobility of the law.”
The firm extended its condolences to the Uwais family, the Nigerian Bar and Bench, and the nation at large.
“Adieu, Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais. Your light shall never dim.”
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