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Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has expressed profound sadness and pain over the demise of retired Supreme Court jurist, Justice Adolphus Karibi-Whyte.
Amaechi, who refers to the deceased as a father and great advisor, had during his time as governor of Rivers State appointed Karibi-Whyte Pro Chancellor of the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST) to strengthen the institution’s education and values.
I woke up this morning to the very sad & 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./1 pic.twitter.com/51OLJhm8IV
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— Chibuike R. Amaechi (@ChibuikeAmaechi) May 23, 2020
The minister in a special tribute to the departed jurist on his twitter handle @ChibuikeAmaechi said:, “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.
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./5 pic.twitter.com/JOZs8Gqeh3
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— Chibuike R. Amaechi (@ChibuikeAmaechi) May 23, 2020
“During his tenure as Pro Chancellor of RSUST where he brought his astute disposition and intellect to bear, there was a remarkable turnaround in the quality of education and handling of affairs in the institution.
“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.”
Amaechi prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed Justice Karibi-Whyte and comfort for his wife and entire family.