The Senator Representing Anambra North Senatorial District, In Anambra State on Wednesday, mourned the demise of Prof Ben Nwabueze”.
Based on information, the red chamber has agreed to the name Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State after Prof Ben Nwabueze”.
The last respect was sequel to a motion moved by Senator Tony Nwoye representing Anambra North at the plenary session”.
Prof Nwabueze was a former Secretary General of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohaneze Ndigbo and a Constitutional Lawyer”.
Before the commencement of business of the day, Nwoye moved a point of order to call his colleagues to the death of the legal luminary who died at the age of 92 in October”.
The Senate presided by Senate President Godswill Akpabio showered tributes on the foremost Nigerian legal icon passed away on 29th October”,
In his lead debate, Nwoye intimated his colleagues with the biography and achievements of Prof. Nwabueze, a native of Atani in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, who was born in 1931″.
Addressing the Senate, Dr Nwoye described Prof Nwabueze as an uncommon professional, who distinguished himself in the legal profession throughout the many years he practiced both in Nigeria and across the world and transcended beyond, without blemish”.
Nwoye, in his lead debate, eulogized Prof Nwabueze describing him as a legal icon who impacted the nation’s legal system positively during his lifetime.”
Dr Tony Nwoye noted that as a former Federal Minister, constitutional lawyer, Senior Advocate of Nigeria and author of many books and essays, the late Prof. Nwabueze dedicated his entire life to serving humanity rather than himself”.
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Consequently, the Senate observed a minute of silence and conveyed their condolences to the deceased’s family and Anambra State, the Lawmakers also urged the Federal Government to immortalize the late legal icon.”
The red chamber however, resolved to send a letter to commiserate with the family of Nwabueze and the good people of Anambra State”.
Senator President, Senator Akpabio described the late Prof Ben Nwabueze as one of the best legal minds in the country during his lifetime”.
He said the role of Prof Nwabueze in the nation’s constitutional evolution remains legendary.” He added.
