The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Benin Branch regrettably announced the passing away of Edo State High Court judge, honourable Justice Morrison Ighodalo who died on monday.

In a statement released on behalf of the NBA Benin Branch and the entire executive committee signed by the Publicity Secretary, Ogaga Emoghwanre,

Read his statement made available to Legaldeskng:

 

Dear Colleagues,

IT IS A SAD DAY FOR THE EDO STATE JUDICIARY AND THE NBA BENIN BAR.

It is with grief and a heavy heart, The Executive Council of the Nigerian Bar Association Benin Branch announce the death of our dear and beloved HON. JUSTICE MORRISON IGHODALO which sad event occured in the late hours of Monday, 15th of February, 2021.

We will greatly miss him. He was a jurist of no mean repute.

He was a renowned Judge with an unflinching determination to always impact knowledge to one and all.

May his noble soul rest in peace.

Regards,

Ogaga Emoghwanre,
Publicity Secretary, NBA BENIN