President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed heartfelt condolences to the Uwechue family and the Nigerian legal community following the demise of Chief George Uwechue, the Owelle of Ogwashi-Ukwu in Delta State.
The President’s sympathies were conveyed through a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity.
The late Uwechue, a distinguished Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former Chairman of Nigeria’s Body of Benchers passed away at the age of 85.
President Tinubu expressed deep sorrow at the demise of this venerable statesman, highlighting his significant contributions to both the legal profession and Nigeria.
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“Chief Uwechue was an outstanding lawyer. He was also a leader through and through. He will be sorely missed for his deep insights and legal acumen, in addition to the incredible contributions he made to his community, state, Nigeria, and beyond. May God Almighty grant him rest and his family the strength to bear this painful loss,” the President says.
The late Chief Uwechue was elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) in 1993. He remained a member of the Inner Bar for three decades. In 1990, he was appointed a member of the Body of Benchers; a position he held until he was appointed Chairman of the Body of Benchers in 2010.
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