Abuja, April 9, 2023 – President Muhammadu Buhari has consoled with the family of Prince Bola Ajibola, a former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation who died on Sunday at 89.
Mr Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, on Sunday issued the condolence message to the Ajibola family, the government and people of Ogun State.
Buhari also commiserated with the legal community in Nigeria and worldwide.
He said 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.
Buhari said that the late Ajibola, having risen to the pinnacle of his career in Nigeria, 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 from 1999 to 2002.
“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,” the President said.
Buhari also sympathised with the government and people of Ogun State as they mourn their illustrious citizen for the educational and social developments he brought to his community and environs.
He prayed that the Almighty will grant him Aljannah.
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. (GBN)
