You Are An Exemplary Jurist, AGF Showers Praises on Justice Augie At Book Launch
The Attorney General of the Federation and Justice Minister Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) has described the retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Amina Augie, as an exemplary jurist who did not show favoritism in dispensing her duty
He said Augie’s life of service in the judiciary was worthy of enormous recognition and celebration.
Fagbemi said this at the presentation and unveiling of a book, titled: Wisdom and Integrity: The Legacy of Honourable Justice Amina Adamu Augie JSC, CON Through her Judgments, at the weekend in Lagos.
The minister, who was represented by a director in the office of the AGF, Mr. Adebola Odugbesan, said: “It is only trite that her pristine legacy of dauntless contribution to the development of our legal jurisprudence be immortalised in print. Hence, the unveiling and launch of this book is most appropriate.
“Honourable Justice Amina Augie is an asset to our legal community, given her well rounded and robust legal background.”
Fagbemi noted that Augie’s notable pronouncements at the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court had formed the core of her indubitable reputation.
The AGF cited the case of Sifax (Nigeria) Limited V. Migfo (Nigeria Limited (2018) in 9 NWLR (PT.1623) 138, and Eze V. State (2018) in 16 NWLR (PT. 1644) 1, when she condemned “Bakassi Boys” as lawless persons operating outside the law.
He also cited another judgment where she said the charge in a criminal case must tell the accused person enough so that he might know the case against him and prepare his defence.
Fagbemi added: “The above cases, among many others, are examples of the show of dexterity of my Lord as an exemplary jurist who does not show favoritism to class or rank in dispensing her duty. Therefore, the title of this book is not only apt but very fitting for the occasion for which it is being launched.
“Hon. Justice Amina Augie’s astuteness on the Bench also made her a globally sought-after resource person and has had the honour of being invited to present papers in over 100 seminars. She is also credited as being a voice for gender equality, especially in the legal profession and, more importantly, for fairer representation of women at the appellate courts.”
