Nigeria, June 12 -- Nigeria's legal community and the whole country rose on 6 June 2025 to the sad news of the demise of Honourable Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais, GCON, retired Chief Justice of Nigeria.

Justice Uwais' demise is a profound loss to the nation's legal community and a reminder of his invaluable contributions to the progressive development of the law and the legal profession throughout his judicial career and tenure as Chief Justice of Nigeria.

Honourable Justice Uwais was known for his unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice was served without fear or favour. His tenure as Chief Justice was marked by significant reforms and efforts to improve the administration of justice in Nigeria and the en...