President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the death of a former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Prince Bola Ajibola, SAN.
In a statement released by his spokesperson Femi Adesina, Buhari expressed his condolences to the family of the eminent jurist who passed away at the age of 89.
He also expressed sympathy to the legal profession everywhere, including Nigeria.
He observed that in all of his endeavors, both inside and outside of Nigeria, the lawyer used his God-given knowledge, intellect, and talent to advocate for justice, fairness, and equity.
Buhari claimed that the late Ajibola took his legal expertise to the International Court of Justice in The Hague, where he served honorably between 1991 and 1994, after reaching the pinnacle of his career.
Ajibola was also the Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from 1999 to 2002.
According to Buhari, Ajibola contributed immensely to the development of Nigeria’s legal system while he served as the Attorney General and Minister of Justice at a critical period in the nation’s history.
Buhari’s message was also extended to the government and people of Ogun State, Ajibola’s home state.