The chief justice of Nigeria (CJN) Olukayode Ariwoola, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) president Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), and former director-general of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS), Prof. Epiphany Azinge (SAN) are among the dignitaries expected at events to mark the centenary of former justice of the Supreme Court, the late Chukwunweike Idigbe.
The event is being organised by the family of the late justice to remember his contributions to the legal profession, his fearless fights for justice and his commitment to the rule of law.
The partner and head of litigation at PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors, a firm established by Justice Idigbe,Nnamdi Oragwu, said in a statement that the late founder served as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria from 1964 to 1967 and 1975 to 1983.
Oragwu said, “He was renowned for his landmark judgments, which continue to shape the legal landscape of Nigeria to this day.
“Justice Idigbe epitomises the gold standard of the Supreme Court of Nigeria; several of his decisions remain a major point of reference in present-day cases.”
According to him, the Justice Idigbe Symposium, to be held on May 4, will feature front-burner discussions on landmark judgments of Justice Idigbe and his impact on present-day jurisprudence.
‘’The speakers include the minister of works and housing Babatunde Fashola (SAN), Prof. Abiola Sanni (SAN), Prof. Obiora Okafor, Maikyau and Azinge. The keynote speaker, Mr Ekong Sampson, will speak on “The Life and Legacy of Honourable Justice Idigbe – 100 years of a Gold Standard for Judges in Nigeria.”
