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Former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Mohammed Lawal Uwais, has passed away at the age of 89.
A family source confirmed that the retired jurist died on Friday in Abuja.
According to the source, arrangements are currently underway for his funeral prayer and burial.
Born on June 12, 1936, Justice Uwais served as Chief Justice of Nigeria from 1995 until his retirement in 2006. He was widely respected for his integrity, legal acumen, and commitment to judicial reforms.
After his retirement from the Supreme Court, Justice Uwais was appointed by the late President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua to chair the Electoral Reform Committee. In 2008, the committee submitted a comprehensive report recommending significant changes aimed at improving Nigeria's electoral process.
His death marks the end of a remarkable chapter in Nigeria's legal and judicial history.
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