A former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mohammed Uwais, has died at the age of 88.
The former CJN died in the early hours of Sallah Day, Friday, according to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Ondo State, Dr Kayode Ajulo.
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He reportedly died after a brief illness on June 6. The day is six days to his 89th Birthday, according to check by Platforms Africa.
Born on June 12, 1936 in Zaria, Kaduna State, Justice Uwais embarked on a remarkable journey in the legal profession.
Uwais served as Chief Justice of Nigeria from 1995 until his retirement in 2006.
Following his retirement, he chaired the Presidential Electoral Reform Committee inaugurated by late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua.
The committee included prominent figures such as Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah and human rights lawyer, Dr Olisa Agbakoba, SAN.
He was called to the Bar at the Middle Temple, London, in 1963 and quickly earned a reputation for his commitment to justice and fairness.
Over the decades, he held numerous influential positions within and outside the judiciary.
During his tenure as the CJN, he championed judicial reforms aimed at improving the administration of justice in Nigeria.
He was also instrumental in establishing the National Judicial Council, which plays a critical role in maintaining the independence and integrity of the judiciary.
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