A one time Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Dahiru Musdapher has been confirmed dead.
The eminent jurist died at a London hospital on Monday, January 22, following a protracted illness.
Musdapher was appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on August 27, 2011 and sworn-in by former President, Goodluck Jonathan two days after.
The late CJN served as Chief Judge of Kano State between 1979 and 1985.
Musdapher, a native of Babura town of Jigawa State, later served as a member of the Court of Appeal from 1985 until 2003 when he joined the Supreme Court.
The deceased is survived by a wife and three children.
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The eminent jurist died at a London hospital on Monday, January 22, following a protracted illness.
Musdapher was appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on August 27, 2011 and sworn-in by former President, Goodluck Jonathan two days after.
The late CJN served as Chief Judge of Kano State between 1979 and 1985.
Musdapher, a native of Babura town of Jigawa State, later served as a member of the Court of Appeal from 1985 until 2003 when he joined the Supreme Court.
The deceased is survived by a wife and three children.
BREAKING: Former Chief Justice Of Nigeria, Dahiru Musdapher Is Dead |
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