About Pats Acholonu
Lived 1936 – 2006 (aged 69). Pats Acholonu was a Nigerian judge.
Ignatius Chukwudi Pats Acholonu (15 July 1936 – 14 May 2006) was a Nigerian jurist who served as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. He was among the senior members of Nigeria's apex court until his death in 2006.
Career
Acholonu served as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, where he participated in the determination of appeals involving constitutional, civil and commercial law before his death in office.
Death
Acholonu died on 14 May 2006 after a brief illness in Owerri, Imo State. He was buried in Orlu, where members of the judiciary, legal profession and government paid tribute to his contributions to the Nigerian judiciary.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Pats Acholonu's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Pats Acholonu?
Supreme Court Justice of Nigeria
When was Pats Acholonu born?
Pats Acholonu was born on 15 July 1936.
When did Pats Acholonu die?
Pats Acholonu died on 14 May 2006.
What was Pats Acholonu's occupation?
Pats Acholonu was a judge.
What nationality was Pats Acholonu?
Pats Acholonu was Nigerian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pats Acholonu. https://biography.guide/pats-acholonu/
MLA: "Pats Acholonu." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pats-acholonu/.
Chicago: "Pats Acholonu." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pats-acholonu/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:00 UTC