At the age of 82, Justice Steven Sado Idajili, the chairman of the now-defunct Failed Bank Tribunal initiated during the era of late General Sani Abacha, has left this world.
Hailing from Dekina Local Government Area in Kogi State, Justice Idajili gained prominence due to his role in the feared failed bank tribunal, which led to the detention of numerous bank executives.
He was also a member of a seven-person panel appointed by the then Kogi State Chief Judge, Justice Nasir Ajanah, tasked with investigating allegations of grave misconduct against the former State Deputy Governor, Elder Simon Achuba, ultimately resulting in his impeachment.
Additionally, he presided over the Grievance Redress Committee (GRC) established by the Kogi State project coordinator of the agro-processing productivity enhancement and livelihood improvement support project.
Until his recent passing, Justice Idajili served as the secretary of the Kogi State Retired Judges Association.
A statement from the family, endorsed by Francis Idajili, announced a Christian Wake scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, in Lokoja, followed by interment on Thursday at Efakwu Egume in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The statement also mentioned a Valedictory Court Session slated for Thursday, June 13, at the Chief Judge’s Chambers, High Court of Justice in Lokoja.