NBA PAYS TRIBUTE TO LATE KARIBI-WHYTE AS THE LATE JURIST IS LAID TO REST

The Bar and Bench were thrown into mourning when the news of the death of Hon. Justice Karibi-Whyte filtered in.

As he was committed to mother earth today in his hometown - Abonema, Rivers State, the NBA President, Olumide Akpata, paid glowing tributes to the departed eminent Jurist. .

Speaking at the Funeral Service, which was held at the St. Augustine Anglican Church, Abonema, Mr. Akpata extolled the stellar qualities of the late Justice Karibi-Whyte noting that he belonged to a cadre of distinguished Jurists that was fast becoming extinct. The NBA President stated thus "I consider it a great honour and privilege to pay tribute to this great man on behalf of the Nigerian Bar Association. Justice Karibi-Whyte was held in the highest of esteem by members of the NBA and indeed the entire legal profession. He was one of our heroes, one of the greats, a member of that distinguished cadre of Jurists that is fast becoming extinct. His many Judgements bear eloquent testimony to his intellect and profundity and remain indelible in our body of case-law."

The NBA bids the Late Hon. Justice (Dr.) Adolphus Karibi-Whyte CON, CFR, JSC (rtd) farewell and may his soul rest in perfect peace.

Dr. Rapulu Nduka
Publicity Secretary,
Nigerian Bar Association