Veteran Lawyer Chief Orok Oyo Dies at 80

Veteran Nigerian legal practitioner, Chief Orok Oyo, has died at the age of 80 after a brief illness.

The family announced his death in a notice addressed to the legal community, stating that he passed away on October 6, 2026.

Chief Oyo was called to the Nigerian Bar on July 1, 1977, and began his legal career with the Cross River State Ministry of Justice before moving into private legal practice.

He spent more than four decades in the legal profession, earning the respect and fellowship of colleagues at the Bar throughout his career.

In the announcement, the family expressed gratitude to the legal community for the support and fellowship Chief Oyo enjoyed during his years of service.

Members of the Bar wishing to send condolence messages have been invited to do so between November 1 and November 30, 2026, through the email address basseyojoj@gmail.com or WhatsApp on +234 907 402 6107.

The family said details of the funeral arrangements would be communicated to the Association in due course.

Chief Oyo is remembered by his family as a beloved husband, father and grandfather.