President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad.
Justice Tanko, who hailed from Bauchi State, died on Tuesday in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the age of 71. He served as Nigeria’s Chief Justice from 2019 to 2022.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, President Tinubu described the late jurist as an eminent legal mind, a disciplined administrator and a dedicated public servant who spent most of his life strengthening Nigeria’s judiciary.
The president said Justice Tanko’s career on the Bench, which culminated in his elevation to the position of Chief Justice of Nigeria, was marked by integrity, courage and an unwavering commitment to the rule of law.
Tinubu noted that the former CJN made significant contributions to the development of Nigeria’s legal system, adding that his legacy would endure, especially among the many legal practitioners he mentored during his career.
The president extended his condolences to the family of the late jurist, the Supreme Court of Nigeria, members of the Bar and the Bench, as well as the government and people of Bauchi State.
He also prayed that Almighty Allah would grant the deceased eternal rest.
