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Justice Onum's death a profound loss to Benue, Nigeria – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of former Chief Judge of Benue State, Justice Adam Ochume Onum, describing him as a distinguished jurist whose contributions to the judiciary and public service would be remembered. The President's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, […] Justice Onum's death a profound…

Justice Onum's death a profound loss to Benue, Nigeria – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of former Chief Judge of Benue State, Justice Adam Ochume Onum, describing him as a distinguished jurist whose contributions to the judiciary and public service will be remembered. Onum, who died at the age of 73, was the first person from the Idoma ethnic group to hold the position since the creation of Benue State in 1976.

The President's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced Tinubu's condolences to the deceased's wife, Vivien, family, the Benue State Judiciary, the Nigerian Bar Association, and the Idoma nation.

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