Former Chief Justice of Nigeria Tanko Muhammad Passes Away - NJC Confirms
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has officially confirmed the death of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad. Muhammad's career spanned from 1982 when he started as a lawyer until his resignation in June 2022 due to ill health.
He served as the Chief Justice of Nigeria from 2019 to 2022. The NJC expressed condolences to his family, the government of Bauchi State, and the entire legal community.
Muhammad's legacy of hard work and dedication was highlighted in the NJC's statement.
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