Victor EzejaThe Cultural Credibility Development Initiative (CCDI) also known as Credibility Group has expressed sadness over the death of renowned constitutional lawyer, Prof. Ben Nwabueze SAN.
Nwabueze, a pioneer Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide died on Sunday at the age of 94 in Anambra State. His death was confirmed in a statement released on Monday by his family signed by Eni Nwabueze.
Reacting, Credibility Group in a statement by its President, Chief Goddy Uwazuruike, hailed the contributions of Nwabueze to the law profession and academics both in Nigeria and other parts of the world.
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The statement reads: “It is with sadness that Credibility Group has learnt of the death of the great man, Prof. Ben Nwabueze SAN. Yes, a great man by all ramifications! He was called the ‘Oracle of Law’ by the great Rotimi Williams SAN of immortal memory.
“Prof. Ben Nwabueze was a consummate law, a professor of law who insisted on doing a written examination for his LLD, a mentor of many, the first academic to be conferred with the Prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, a Secretary General of Ohanaeze, a Minister (Secretary) of Education in Nigeria, a Professor of Law in a good number of countries.
“It is also worth mentioning that Ohanaeze Ndigbo has lost three eminent chieftains recently. Prof Joe Irukwu SAN, Chief George Uwechuo SAN yesterday and now Prof Ben Nwabueze SAN!!!
“Their memory will last forever,” Uwazurike stated.
Prof Nwabueze was born in Atani, Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with six years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Masters degree in Mass Communication.
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