The Senate on Wednesday, November 15, observed a minute silence in honour of the late Professor of constitutional law, Ben Nwabueze.
The red chamber also resolved to send a letter to commiserate with his family of Professor Nwabueze and the good people of Anambra state.
It also called for the renaming of Oko Polytechnic, Anambra state after Professor Nwabueze
The resolutions of the Senate followed its consideration of a motion on the demise of Professor Nwabueze by Senator Tony Nwoye (LP-Anambra North.
Nwoye in his lead debate, eulogized Nwabueze, describing him as a legal icon who impacted the nation’s legal system positively during his lifetime.
He said the role of Nwabueze in the nation’s constitutional evolution remains legendary.
Senate president Godswill Akpabio described the late Nwabueze as one of the best legal minds in the country during his lifetime.
