A renowned legal scholar, Emeritus Professor Cyprian Okechukwu Okonkwo SAN has been confirmed dead.
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His death was confirmed to TheNigeriaLawyer in a statement made available by Prof. Joy Ngozi Ezeilo (OON).
In the statement, Professor Joy described the late Professor as an extraordinary teacher and mentor who effectively imparted his students.
The statement reads in full:
“AN ICON OF LAW PRACTICE IN NIGERIA HAS GONE TO MEET HIS CREATOR!
I have just been informed by the family, of the passing of the great sage – and a doyen of legal education in Nigeria,- Emeritus Professor Cyprian Okechukwu Okonkwo, SAN! He died yesterday, 8th October 2022. Prof. Okonkwo was an extraordinary teacher and mentor. He was very cerebral and brilliant and can deconstruct any complex legal problem and effectively impart it to his students.
We count ourselves lucky to have been tutored by him. We will surely miss him. He impacted his world and it pleases God to call him home at this time. May his soul find perfect peace in the bossom of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen
Prof. Joy Ngozi Ezeilo ( OON)
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