The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of a former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Tanko.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, Akpabio described the late jurist as a committed public servant who dedicated his life to the promotion of justice, the rule of law and the development of Nigeria’s judiciary.
According to the Senate President, the contributions of the former Chief Justice to the nation’s legal system would continue to be remembered for generations.
“I received with sadness the news of the passing of our former Chief Justice, Ibrahim Tanko, with great shock. His contributions to the development of our nation’s judiciary will be remembered for generations to come. I pray that his soul rests in peace and that his legacy continues to inspire us all,” Akpabio said.
He also extended condolences to the family of the deceased, the judiciary and the Federal Government, describing the loss as painful to the nation.
“I extend the heartfelt condolences of my family, the people of Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District and the leadership of the 10th Senate to the bereaved family, the Judiciary, and the Government of Nigeria, praying that God grants them the strength to bear this loss,” the Senate President added.