The Nigerian Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed sadness and pain over the demise of a retired Supreme Court jurist, Justice Adolphus Karibi-Whyte.
Amaechi, in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, referred to the deceased as `a father and a great advisor’.
The Professor of Law and author died on Friday.
During his time as Governor of Rivers State, Amaechi appointed Karibi-Whyte Pro-Chancellor of the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST) to strengthen the institution’s education and values.
The minister said: “Justice Karibi-Whyte, for me, was a father figure. He was an exemplary personality, a great advisor, and I have the utmost respect for him.
“During his tenure as Pro Chancellor of RSUST where he brought his astute disposition and intellect to bear, there was a remarkable turnaround in the quality of education and handling of affairs in the institution.
“He was also a key member of the State’s Economic Advisory Council when I was governor, and my administration and Rivers State benefited richly from his wealth of experience and expertise.
“As a Justice of the Supreme Court, he was very upright, fearless and upheld the rule of law.
“ He was a colossus and great teacher. I will miss him deeply. Rivers State and Nigeria just lost a good man, a great man,” he said.
Amaechi prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed Justice and comfort for his wife and the entire family.
Burna Boy, the renowned Afrobeat artist, whose real name is Ebunoluwa Damini Ogulu, has recently displayed his affinity for luxury… Read More
Social media is abuzz with news of Big Brother Naija star, Rachael Edwards, reportedly undergoing facial enhancement surgery. According to… Read More
A Nigerian woman has caused a stir on social media after proudly displaying the gifts of spaghetti, noodles, rice, and… Read More
The divorce lawsuit between actor Yul Edochie and his estranged wife, May, has been put off due to the absence… Read More
Shan George, a veteran movie actress, has provided an update regarding the N3.6M that was transferred from her account a… Read More
Sabinus, a popular skit maker, replies to viral media celebrity Anyim Vera who recently wished to work with him and… Read More
This website uses cookies.