Dolphin Park was named by
Gov Amboe after the late Dr Tunji Braithwaite, in recognition of his
contributions to the political development of Nigeria.
Ambode, who was represented
by his deputy, Dr Idiat Adebule, made this known at a special service of songs
organised by the Braithwaite family in Lagos.
He said that Braithwaite’s
struggle for the emancipation of Nigerians and his daily agitation for improved
living condition for the masses was commendable.
“The late Dr Braithwaite
gave all his life to the betterment of the lives of the masses; on several
occasions he had stood for and defended the rights of the common man.
“He used the
instrumentality of the law to free Nigerians from oppressive rule and abuse of
power.
“As a legal luminary, his
imprint on the legal profession are not only impressive but will continue to
receive accolades, even from generations yet unborn,” he said.
Ambode said that
Braithwaite’s legal engagements in the defence of human rights, democratic
norms and practice, would never be forgotten.
“His cerebral work
entitled: ”The Jurisprudence of the Living Oracles’, among other intellectual
pursuits, will remain relevant in addressing the various challenges in our
democratic experience.
Ambode promised that his
administration would continue to keep hope alive on the ideals of good
governance, through the implementation of people-oriented programmes.
He said that his government
would, from time to time, immortalise heroes of democracy and all those that
have contributed to the growth of good governance in the state.
“His bust will soon be
commissioned at the Dolphine Estate Park, so that the memory of his great
contributions to politics and the struggle for a better Nigeria will linger for
ever in our memory, “Ambode said.
The News Agency of Nigeria
(NAN) reports that Dr Tunji Braithwaite died on March 28 in Lagos at the age of
82, during a brief illness.
(NAN)
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