Justice Nwokedi
Justice Paul Nwokedi turned 85 recently. Upon his retirement from the Supreme Court, he became the pioneer chairman, National Human Rights Commission, NHRC. Justice Nwokedi was at a time chairman, Nigerian Law Reforms Commission, a position he held for four years. The octogenerian speaks with BASHIR ADEFAKA, at his GRA residence in Enugu, recently. Excerpts:
What was your growing up like?
I was born on November 3, 1925. I started schooling at Onitsha. My elementary education was at Holy Trinity School, Onitsha. From there I moved to St. Gregory’s, Lagos for my secondary education. I spent six years there. After secondary school, I worked for sometime because in those days, there was one thing I never believed in: to stop working for a moment.
Read more:http://www.vanguardngr.com/2010/11/in-giving-judgement-i-knew-no-relation-says-justice-nwokedi/
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