President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of former Attorney General of the Federation, Prince Bola Ajibola.
The President also condoled with the legal luminary who doubled as Minister of Justice while in the service of Nigeria. He passed on at the age of 89.
While commiserating with the legal community in Nigeria and worldwide, President Buhari noted that the outstanding lawyer and Eminent Jurist used his God given knowledge, intellect and talent to advocate for justice, fairness and equity in all his undertakings within and outside Nigeria.
Ajibola was at different times, the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (1984-1985), President, The World Association of Judges, Chairman, Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria and President, World Bank Administrative Tribunal among other notable accomplishments.
President Buhari averred that the late Ajibola, having risen to the pinnacle of his career, took his brilliance in law practice to the International Court of Justice at the Hague, where he served meritoriously between 1991 and 1994. He was also the Nigeria High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, 1999 to 2002.
A statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina, quoted Buhari as saying, “His contributions to the development of our legal system cannot be overstated, serving as the Attorney General and Minister for Justice at a critical period in the nation’s history. His patriotic inclinations, integrity and passion for service and advancement of humanity will continue to resonate after him.”
President Buhari also sympathised with the government and people of Ogun State as they mourn the illustrious citizen for the educational and social development he brought to his community and environs.
He prayed that the Almighty will grant him Aljannah.