Nigeria, March 6, 2016 – Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Mr. James Ocholi is dead.
He died in a tragic motor accident with his son along Kaduna-Abuja highway.
Confirming his death, Kogi State Government said the minister died while returning from a private visit.
The minister and his son were said to be returning from Rijiana village, Kaduna, along the expressway when their vehicle had the accident.
In a statement Kogi State Governor, Mr. Yahaya Bello, described Ocholi as a pragmatic, dynamic, humane and brilliant Senior Advocate of Nigeria, who is known around the world for his dexterous approach to legal and political issues.
The Governor said that the minister was one of the most unswerving constitutional lawyers in the country.
He prayed for the repose of his soul, adding that 3 days of mourning will be observed in Kogi State from March 7 to 9.
