President Bola Tinubu has expressed sorrow over the death of Uthman Argungu, retired Supreme Court Justice, describing his passing as a personal and national loss.
Argungu, who died at the age of 90, was a respected jurist and a cherished associate of the President, Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, said in a statement.
Following Islamic rites, Argungu was buried on Sunday in his hometown of Argungu, Kebbi State.
Tinubu remembered the late elder statesman as a distinguished jurist whose life was dedicated to serving humanity and his country with unwavering integrity and commitment.
Reflecting on Justice Argungu’s rich legacy, the President recalled his early contributions as a teacher in the old Sokoto Province.
This was followed by an illustrious legal career that began with his call to the bar in 1965 and culminated in his elevation to the Supreme Court bench in 1993.
“His influence as a jurist extended beyond Nigeria, as he also served as a visiting justice of the Supreme Court of the Gambia,” said the President.
He offered prayers for the repose of Argungu’s soul and extended condolences to his family, the government and the people of Kebbi State.