Professor Ben Nwabueze, a former minister of education and Nigeria’s preeminent constitutional lawyer, has passed away, according to his family.
Nwabueze, who was born in Atani, in the Anambra State local government area of Ogbaru, died on Sunday night at the age of 92.
In addition, Nwabueze served as Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo globally.
The late legal luminary has passed away, according to Atani Town Union President General, Arinze Nzeli and House of Representatives Member Hon. Afam Ogene, who represents the Ogbaru Federal Constituency.
Reacting to his death the family, through Eni Nwabueze, MD, said that Nwabueze lived an exemplary life of consequence.
“With great sadness, we announce the passing on to celestial glory of our patriarch, Professor B. O. Nwabueze SAN, NNOM, CON, pioneer Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo and the Oduah Afo-na-isagba of Atani, Anambra State, on Sunday October 29, 2023 aged 94.
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“He lived an exemplary life of consequence. Burial arrangements will be announced in due course”, the family said in a brief statement.
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