Katsina -Alu
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Wednesday, described the late former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu, as an illustrious jurist.
In a statement issued by Ikechukwu Eze, the former President’s media adviser, Jonathan also described him as a sound legal mind who left indelible contributions to the nation’s jurisprudence.
On his part, President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, expressed deep sorrow over the death.
Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, described the late Justice as a patriotic and diligent public servant whose many well considered judgements enriched the nation’s jurisprudence and contributed immensely to national development.
Also, Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State said the death of Katsina-Alu has thrown the state into sadness and mourning.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase, Ortom described the late jurist as a peace-loving man, patriot and father who built bridges for many others to cross.