Eminent jurist and retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Kayode Eso, has died at the age of 87.
Justice Eso, who was highly respected for his forthright and courageous views on national issues, died on Friday in London while on holiday, according to his younger brother, Ladipo Eso.
Born in Ilesha, Osun State, Justice Eso had a bachelors and masters degree in law from the Trinity College in London.
Reacting to the news of the death of the eminent jurist, President Goodluck Jonathan said Justice Eso helped to establish judicial independence in Nigeria.
The Special Adviser to the president on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati on twitter quoted President Jonathan as saying: “Eso, bold, fearless and courageous, helped to establish judicial independence, professionalism, discipline and integrity in the legal system.”
Justice Eso, who was highly respected for his forthright and courageous views on national issues, died on Friday in London while on holiday, according to his younger brother, Ladipo Eso.
Born in Ilesha, Osun State, Justice Eso had a bachelors and masters degree in law from the Trinity College in London.
Reacting to the news of the death of the eminent jurist, President Goodluck Jonathan said Justice Eso helped to establish judicial independence in Nigeria.
The Special Adviser to the president on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati on twitter quoted President Jonathan as saying: “Eso, bold, fearless and courageous, helped to establish judicial independence, professionalism, discipline and integrity in the legal system.”
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