The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Nigeria (CIAN) has consoled with the family of the late legal icon, Chief Richard Akinjide.
In a statement by its chair, Mr. Olatunde Busari, the arbitrators described Akinjide as a strong supporter of the Nigeria branch.
The statement said: “As an elder statesman, Chief Richard Akinjide, SAN left indelible prints in the annals of history of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“He was passionate about his work as a legal practitioner and arbitrator. We wish our time together could have been longer, but the Lord chose to call him to eternal glory after a commendable service to country and mankind.
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“Though he is no longer with us, we are consoled that his legacy lives on. Indeed, the Branch has lost a rare gem.
“On behalf of the Branch, I convey our heartfelt condolences to his daughter Jumoke (who is also our member) and the entire Akinjide family.
“May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace. As we join to mourn the loss of this legal Icon, our prayer is that the Almighty God will give all, especially his family, the fortitude to bear this loss. Amen.”
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