The Nasarawa State Judiciary is in mourning following the untimely passing of Hon. Justice Tanze Benjamin Makama, a recently appointed Judge of the High Court of Justice.
Justice Makama’s demise on March 5, 2024, has left the legal community in shock, as he had assumed office just in December 2023.
Sources close to the family reveal that Justice Makama had been battling a brief illness prior to his passing. However, the exact nature of the illness and the cause of death remain undisclosed.
Hon. Justice Makama’s appointment to the High Court of Justice in Nasarawa State on December 29, 2023, was a testament to his remarkable contributions to the legal profession.
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Throughout his career, he exemplified a steadfast commitment to upholding the rule of law and serving the people of Nasarawa State with integrity and impartiality.
Before his elevation to the bench, Justice Makama served as the former chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Lafia branch and held a position on the NBA National Executive Committee (NEC).
His leadership roles within the NBA underscore his unwavering dedication to the legal profession and his fervent commitment to serving his colleagues and the community at large.
