Justice Beatrice Adesuwa Oke-Lawal, a retired judge of the High Court of Lagos State, has passed away. The retired jurist, who left the bench on 19th October 2022, died on Monday, 28th October 2024.<\/p>\n
In tribute to Justice Oke-Lawal\u2019s years of service, some Lagos courts paused proceedings last Tuesday, with notices explaining the temporary closure. One notice read, \u201cIt is with deep sense of loss that we announce the passing of Hon. Justice Oke-Lawal (retired). In light of the above, the court is unable to attend to all outstanding matters previously listed for last week.\u201d<\/p>\n
Justice Oke-Lawal\u2019s passing has drawn condolences from the judiciary and government officials alike. Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Oyo State Government, described her death as \u201ca sad and shocking loss.\u201d He praised her legacy of mentorship and dedication, noting, \u201cHer impact on the judiciary will be felt for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n
Oyekunle extended his condolences to her husband, Chief Bayo Lawal, Senior Executive Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, and their family, offering prayers for comfort and strength during this difficult time.<\/p>\n
Justice Oke-Lawal will be remembered for her profound contributions to the judiciary and her lasting influence as a mentor and leader.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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