President Tinubu mourns death of renowned corporate lawyer, Chris Ogunbanjo
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his deep sorrow over the passing of Dr. Christopher Oladipo Ogunbanjo, OFR, OON, one of Nigeria’s most celebrated corporate lawyers and industrialists, who died on Saturday at the age of 97.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President conveyed his condolences to the Ogunbanjo family and the entire Ijebu-Ode community, where the late legal luminary was a respected patriarch and elder statesman.
The President described Pa Ogunbanjo as a distinguished figure in Nigeria’s legal and business communities, who made landmark contributions in these important fields as he empowered and mentored numerous professionals from Nigeria and beyond.
The President also paid tribute to Pa Ogunbanjo for his multifaceted roles as a philanthropist and a peacemaker, who championed causes close to his heart, such as grassroots community development and advocacy for peaceful co-existence between Nigerians from diverse backgrounds.
The President noted that Pa Ogunbanjo was an honoured recipient of several prestigious chieftaincy titles, such as the Olotu of Ijebuland, Larinja of Egbaland, Gbadero of Lagos, Lerinja of Egbaland, Baba Oba of Ijebu Imusin, and Baba Oba of Erunwon Ijebu, which reflected his exceptional commitment to service and leadership.
“Chief Chris Ogunbanjo will be remembered for his extraordinary life of service to his community and the promotion of best business practices as a corporate lawyer of untarnished repute. His contributions to the economic development of Nigeria and commercial law practice in our country will endure,” President Tinubu said.
The President prayed for the peaceful repose of Pa Ogunbanjo’s soul and divine comfort to his family and loved ones over this irreparable loss.
