“𝗧ears 𝗠ay 𝗙low, 𝗕ut 𝗢ur 𝗣rayers 𝗥ise”: 𝗧he 𝗟aw 𝗖entre mourns with 𝗝. 𝗦. 𝗢kutepa, 𝗦𝗔𝗡, over the painful passing of his beloved daughter, 𝗗r. 𝗢jochide 𝗢kutepa

PRESS RELEASE

1. The Administrators and Members of The Law Centre (TLC) have received with deep sorrow and heavy hearts the devastating news of the untimely and painful demise of Dr. Ojochide Okutepa, beloved daughter of our dear brother, friend, and co-Administrator, Jibril S. Okutepa, SAN.
2. A brilliant medical doctor and a shining light, Dr. Ojochide’s sudden departure is not only a monumental personal loss to the Okutepa family, but also a communal tragedy felt across our platform and by all who value life, justice, and service to humanity. The loss of a child, especially one so full of promise, is a pain too deep for words, and one that echoes in eternity.
3. Mr. Okutepa, SAN, himself expressed this unspeakable grief in his touching tribute: “It is difficult to comprehend your sudden departure, my beloved daughter. In all, I give glory to God… Sleep well, Ojochide. It is well. It is well. It is well.”
4. Indeed, we share in his grief. We stand in solidarity with our brother, distinguished Senior Advocate of Nigeria, tireless advocate for justice, human rights defender, and a moral voice in our nation. At this moment of overwhelming loss, we pray that God, the Father of Compassion, will surround the entire Okutepa family with divine comfort and strength. In Matthew 5:4, the Bible tells us: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” In Psalm 34:18, it’s written: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
5. May the soul of Dr. Ojochide Okutepa rest in perfect peace. May her legacy live on in the lives she touched and the memories she leaves behind. And may God, in His infinite mercy, grant her family, friends, and all who mourn her the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.
6. We, the undersigned, write this on behalf of the entire TLC platform to offer our heartfelt condolences and unwavering support to Mr. Okutepa, SAN, his family, and all their loved ones.

Signed:

1. AGE Boms Worgu;
2. Amb. (AGE) Garba Gajam;
3. Major Ben Aburime;
4. Otunba Olusegun Otayemi;
5. Emeka Ibe;
6. Sylvester Udemezue;
7. Sunny Odey;
8. Hajia Altine Ibrahim;
9. Olumide Babalola;
10. Chief Nelson Imoh;
11. Mrs Abiye Tam-George;
12. Emmanuel Cosmas;
13. Ike Augustine.
14. Miss Bisola Onowe
    (Administrators of The Law Centre (TLC))
    Tel: 08109024556.
    Email: thelawcentreng@gmail.com.
    (09 June 2025)

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