Muntaka Connmassie

Muntaka Connmassie
Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Personal details
Born(1946-02-10)February 10, 1946
Kaduna State, Nigeria
DiedOctober 12, 2017(2017-10-12) (aged 71)
PartyNon partisian

Muntaka Connmassie, CON (10 February 1946 – 12 October 2017) was a Nigerian jurist who served as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.[1][2]

Early life and education

Connmassie was born on 10 February 1946 in present-day Kaduna State, Nigeria.[3]

He began his career as a teacher, teaching Arabic and English in schools in Kaduna and Zaria before leaving the teaching profession as principal of the Provincial Arabic School, Fada, Zaria.[4]

He later studied law, obtaining a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree in 1976. He attended the Nigerian Law School and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1977.[5]

Judicial career

Connmassie began his legal career as a State Counsel in the Kwara State Ministry of Justice between 1977 and 1978 before transferring to the Kaduna State Ministry of Justice in 1978.[6]

Between 1978 and 1988, he served in several judicial administrative positions within the Kaduna State Judiciary, including Associate Magistrate, Senior Magistrate, Chief Magistrate, Deputy Chief Registrar and Chief Registrar.[7]

He was subsequently appointed a Justice of the Court of Appeal, serving in the Port Harcourt, Jos, Abuja, Ilorin and Benin divisions before his elevation to the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 2008.[8]

During his judicial career, Connmassie served on several national committees and tribunals, including the Justice Karibi-Whyte Disturbance Tribunal. He was also a member of the Body of Benchers and participated in professional conferences and seminars on constitutional law and Sharia law.[9]

Honours

Connmassie was invested as a Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON). He also received the Time News Magazine Nigeria Merit Award in 2006.[10]

Personal life

Connmassie was married and had children.[11]

Death

Connmassie died on 12 October 2017 at the age of 71.[12]

References

  1. ↑ "Hon. Justice Muntaka Connmassie, JSC, CON". Supreme Court of Nigeria. Retrieved 7 July 2026.
  2. ↑ "Justice Muntaka Coomassie dies at 71". Daily Trust. Retrieved 7 July 2026.
  3. ↑ "Hon. Justice Muntaka Connmassie, JSC, CON". Supreme Court of Nigeria. Retrieved 7 July 2026.
  4. ↑ "Hon. Justice Muntaka Connmassie". Court of Appeal of Nigeria. Retrieved 7 July 2026.
  5. ↑ "Hon. Justice Muntaka Connmassie, JSC, CON". Supreme Court of Nigeria. Retrieved 7 July 2026.
  6. ↑ "Hon. Justice Muntaka Connmassie, JSC, CON". Supreme Court of Nigeria. Retrieved 7 July 2026.
  7. ↑ "Hon. Justice Muntaka Connmassie". Court of Appeal of Nigeria. Retrieved 7 July 2026.
  8. ↑ "Hon. Justice Muntaka Connmassie, JSC, CON". Supreme Court of Nigeria. Retrieved 7 July 2026.
  9. ↑ "Hon. Justice Muntaka Connmassie". Court of Appeal of Nigeria. Retrieved 7 July 2026.
  10. ↑ "Hon. Justice Muntaka Connmassie, JSC, CON". Supreme Court of Nigeria. Retrieved 7 July 2026.
  11. ↑ "Hon. Justice Muntaka Connmassie". Court of Appeal of Nigeria. Retrieved 7 July 2026.
  12. ↑ "Justice Muntaka Coomassie dies at 71". Daily Trust. Retrieved 7 July 2026.

See also

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