OBASANJO MOURNS DEMISE OF UWAIS, AMINU.

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed sadness over the deaths of Justice Muhammed Uwais who served as Chief Justice of Nigeria from 1999 to 2006, and Professor Jubril Aminu who served as Federal Minister of Education and Petroleum, Nigerian Ambassador to the United States, and Senator representing Adamawa Central. 

Obasanjo, in a statement on Sunday by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, praised Justice Uwais for his exemplary leadership and commitment to the rule of law, noting that he played a critical role in restoring public confidence in the judicial process and contributed significantly to the development of justice in Nigeria.

He also acknowledged the contributions of Professor Aminu, to the country's growth and development, describing him as one of Nigeria's most outstanding elder statesmen, commending for his multifaceted career and service to Nigeria. 

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