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Kalgo who was also a former Chairman of Nigerian Law Reform Commission, died at 89 on Monday and has been buried according to Islamic rites.
By Lawal Taofeek
Gov. Nasir Idris has described the late Justice Umaru Kalgo as a distinguished son of Kebbi whose life was defined by exceptional service, integrity, dedication and profound knowledge of the law.
Idris in his condolence message to the Kalgo family on Tuesday, prayed that Almighty Allah would grant him Al-Jannatul Firdaus and preserve the good legacy he left behind.
Kalgo who was also a former Chairman of Nigerian Law Reform Commission, died at 89 on Monday and has been buried according to Islamic rites.
”Justice Kalgo’s legacy of professionalism, intellectual excellence, fairness and service will continue to inspire generations of lawyers, judges and public servants,” the governor said.
Idris noted that the late jurist made invaluable contributions to the development and administration of justice in Nigeria.
The late jurist retired in from the Supreme Court in 2007 after a meritorious career spanning several decades.
He began his legal career as an Administrative Officer in Northern Nigeria before transitioning to State Counsel (1965–1972) and State Principal Counsel / Deputy Solicitor General (1965–1974).
He served as a High Court Judge in Kano and North Western State (1974–1980), and later in Sokoto State and was onfirmed as a substantive High Court Judge in 1975.
He was appointed Chief Judge of Sokoto State on Jan. 1, 1981.
He was elevated to the Court of Appeal and subsequently appointed as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. (NAN)
