MINISTER of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has expressed sadness over the death of a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Justice Adophus Karibi-Whyte.
Amaechi said he was saddened by the ugly news adding that the deceased jurist was an upright man and quintessence of positivity and will be highly missed by many Nigerians.
The minister recalled that during his tenure as Rivers State governor, he appointed him as Pro Chancellor of Rivers State University of Science and Technology, and expectedly, the deceased brought his astute disposition and intellect to bear, which brought about a remarkable turnaround in the quality of education and handling of affairs in the institution.
“I woke up this morning to the very sad and painful news of the demise of retired Supreme Court Judge, Justice Adolphus Karibi-Whyte.
“Justice Karibi-Whyte for me was a father figure. He was an exemplary personality, a great advisor and I have the utmost respect for him.
“He was also a key member of the State’s Economic Advisory Council when I was governor and my administration and Rivers State benefited richly from his wealth of experience and expertise.
“As a Justice of the Supreme Court, he was very upright, fearless and upheld the rule of law. He was a colossus and great teacher. I will miss him deeply. Rivers State and Nigeria just lost a good man, a great man.
“I pray for his soul to find repose and that his wife, Faith and his entire family be comforted even as they mourn this great man”, Amaechi stated.