Pa Gomez Bows Out Forever—Arthur Obi Okafor SAN

It is with shock that I learnt of the demise of a doyen of the bar, activist, consummate bar man and the lawyers’ lawyer(it is a matter of conscience) Pa Tunji Fortunatus Gomez who died on Tuesday, at the age of 90 years. Just last March, I joined our colleagues of the Lagos Branch and friends across the country to celebrate the 90th birthday of this courageous and dogged fighter for justice; who was a role model to us and the younger generation. Like I stated in my goodwill message at the birthday; Pa Gomez was an inspirational elder of the bar, whose genuine interest in the good of the society and key issues relating to the NBA, earned him the love and respect of people within and outside the profession. He lived a life of positive impact and contributed immensely in his own unique ways to the growth, unity and progress of our noble association. His demise at this time in the history of our association will no doubt create a vacuum in the NBA and the society. My heart goes to members of his family and the Lagos branch of the NBA where he was an active member, I pray the Almighty grants him eternal rest, as he bows out after years of meritorious service to humanity, while also giving his love ones and colleagues the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. Adieu the Lawyers’ Lawyer .(it is a matter of conscience) for we shall deeply miss Pa Gomez. Arthur Obi Okafor (SAN)]]>