The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara has described the death of Justice Mamman Nasir, the Galadima of Katsina and former President of the Courts of Appeal as a monumental loss.
Dogara noted that the Late Justice Nasir was a legal icon and courageous jurist, who served the country meritoriously and contributed immensely to the development of the law and independence of the judiciary.
The Speaker noted that Late Nasir played major roles in stabilising Nigeria at various times during periods of difficulty and uncertainty, adding that his contribution to the overall development of Nigeria would be remembered as one of his legacies.
He also noted that Justice Nasir’s death came at a time his wisdom, wealth of experience and fatherly guidance are most needed, not only in his home state, Katsina, but in Nigeria at large.
While describing him as a notable jurist and patriotic elder statesman, Dogara further said; “Nigeria has indeed lost a great and courageous man who exhibited good character and served his country with dignity and integrity. His death will surely leave a huge vacuum that will be difficult to fill.”
Dogara condoled with the government and people of Katsina State as well as Katsina Emirate Council and prayed God to grant his soul eternal rest and his immediate family, the fortitude to bear the loss.
