A retired judge of the High Court of Lagos State, Justice Beatrice Adesuwa Oke-Lawal is dead. She retired from the bench on 19th of October, 2022.

CITY LAWYER gathered that the jurist died on Monday.

Following the passing of the retired judge, some Lagos courts announced last Tuesday that they would not sit, apparently in honour of the jurist.

One of such notices reads:

“Dear All,

“It is with deep sense of loss that we announce the passing of Hon. justice Oke-Lawal (retired) today the 28th day of October 2024.

“In the light of the above, the court is unable to attend to all outstanding matters previously listed for last week I.e. 21st to 24th October 2024.

“Kindly exercise more patience as hopefully same will be resolved on or before Thursday 31st October, 2024.”

In a condolence message to the jurist’s husband and Senior Executive Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on General Administration, Chief Bayo Lawal, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Oyo State Government, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, described Justice Lawal’s death as “sad and shocking.”

He said that Justice Lawal’s contributions to the judiciary in Oyo State and Nigeria would be greatly missed, adding that “Her death creates a great vacuum in the judiciary and is an irreparable loss to her family and the state.”

He praised Justice Lawal’s legacy as a mentor and coach to judicial officers, noting that her impact would be felt for years to come. Oyekunle commiserated with Justice Lawal’s husband, Pa Bayo Lawal, and prayed for strength for her family.

“May Allah give her husband, children, and other family members the fortitude to bear the loss,” he said.

• Late Justice Oke-Lawal and hubby

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