Eminent Jurist, Kayode Eso is dead
- Admin
- Nov 16, 2012
- 1 min read
A prominent Legal luminary, Justice Babakoyade Eso is dead.
He died this morning at his home in Lagos.
He was born on September 18, 1925 at Ilesa, in Osun State, Nigeria. He proceeded to Trinity College, Dublin where he graduated with a Bachelor of Law with Hons Degree in Legal Science in 1953 and a Masters in 1956.
Widely regarded as the Father of Judicial Activism in Nigeria, Justice Kayode Eso is the greatest protagonist for an independent Judiciary and very well known for his relentless efforts in maintaining discipline and protecting the integrity of his court.
He was aged 87.
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