Jigawa State Government has declared a 3-day state-wide mourning period in honour of former Chief Justice of Nigeria Justice Dahiru Musdapher who died in the early hours of Tuesday at a London Hospital after a protracted illness.
Auwal D. Sankara, Special Assistant to Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa State on New Media revealed this in a statement on Tuesday morning.
The former Chief Justice of the Federation who hailed from Babura, the hometown of Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar was appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on August 27, 2011. He was 75 years old.
“By this departure, the state has missed yet another unmatched gift to humanity, and this loss has obviously left a gulf too difficult to fill.
“Therefore, the Jigawa State Government has declared a 3-day state-wide mourning and directed that all flags should be at half-mast throughout the state during the mourning period.
Governor Abubakar personally led members of the State Executive Council to visit and commiserate with the family of the late Chief Justice on Tuesday morning.
The Governor described the deceased as a one of the best jurist this country has produced and a dedicated public servant who provided decades of distinguished service to this country.
While consoling with the brother of the deceased Alhaji Hadi Musdapher, Governor Badaru said “JDM was a father to us, widely admired for his humility and discipline.
“I personally benefitted from his humility, wisdom and foresight, when I was growing up till this stage. He added that the government will miss the wise counsel of the former Chief Justice, who despite his status never fail to offer meaningful advice to the government.
Governor Badaru prayed to Almighty Allah to grant his soul Highest Place in Jannat-el-Firdaus, and his family the fortitude to bear the loss.
He also prayed that Allah will continue to comfort the late Jurist’s family, the people of Babura, the state and the nation at large and grant his gentle soul peaceful repose.
The late eminent jurist is survived by a wife and three children.
Late Justice Dahiru Musdapher will be buried on Thursday 25th January, 2018 at his home town of Babura.