“He is remembered as a distinguished jurist, a fearless advocate for justice, and a champion of the rule of law. He was renowned for his landmark judgments, which continue to shape the legal landscape of Nigeria to this day. Justice Idigbe epitomised the gold standard of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, several of his decisions remain a major point of reference in present day cases,” the statement said.
On May 3, Chief Justice Ariwoola will launch the Justice Idigbe Faculty of Law at Veritas University in Abuja. The Justice Idigbe Symposium, to be held on May 4, will feature front burner discussions on landmark judgments of the late legal luminary and his impact on present-day jurisprudence.
The speakers include Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola (SAN), Prof Abiola Sanni (SAN), Prof Obiora Okafor, Maikyau and Prof Azinge. The keynote speaker, Mr Ekong Sampson, will speak on “The Life and Legacy of Honourable Justice Idigbe – 100 years of a Gold Standard for Judges in Nigeria.” Oragwu, Chairman of the 100 Years of Justice Idigbe Planning Committee, said the firm will be celebrating Justice Idigbe’s life and legacy with six major events.
At the commissioning of Justice Idigbe Faculty of Law in Veritas University on May 3, Justice Dimgba of the Federal High Court, Mr Cosmas Enweluzo (SAN) and C.V.C. Ihekweazu (SAN) will also be speaking. Other events include the commissioning of Punuka Childcare Centre by the Punuka Foundation on July 30, 2023 in Lagos.
A Public Lecture/ Valedictory Court Session will hold in Asaba, Delta State, on August 11, 2023 and will feature the commissioning of Justice Idigbe NBA ICT Centre. The following day, a thanksgiving mass and commissioning of Justice Idigbe Museum, Library and Youth Centre will be held in Asaba.
The events will culminate in the commissioning of PUNUKA Attorneys and Solicitor’s new head office in Lagos on December 7, 2023. Ms. Isioma Idigbe, Partner and Head of Media, Entertainment, Intellectual Property and technology Law, Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors added: “These events are designed to celebrate and immortalise the contributions of late Justice Idigbe to the development of the legal profession in Nigeria, and to inspire the next generation of legal professionals.
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