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Emir congratulates three Ilorin indigenes elevated to SAN

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  • The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, congratulated three legal practitioners from his domain on their elevation to Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
  • The monarch praised the recipients' diligence and commitment, noting the SAN rank recognizes outstanding contributions to legal practice and justice.
  • He urged the new Senior Advocates to uphold professional ethics and serve as role models for aspiring lawyers.

The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has extended congratulations to three legal practitioners from the Ilorin Emirate who have been elevated to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).

The monarch lauded the conferment as a recognition of the recipients' hard work, diligence, and dedication to the legal profession. The Legal Practitionersโ€™ Privileges Committee recently approved the elevation of these individuals, acknowledging their significant contributions to law and the administration of justice.

The rank of SAN is the highest mark of professional excellence conferred on legal practitioners who have distinguished themselves as advocates in the courts.

โ€” Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-GambariThe Emir of Ilorin described the SAN rank during his congratulatory message.

Among the newly confirmed SANs from Ilorin are the Kwara State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Sulyman Ibrahim; Barr. Masโ€™ud Alabelewe; and Barr. Mohammed Adelodun. The Emir emphasized that the SAN rank is the highest professional distinction for advocates in Nigeria.

Emir Sulu-Gambari encouraged the new Senior Advocates to maintain the integrity and standards of the legal profession. He expressed his joy on behalf of the Ilorin Emirate and Kwara State, praying for continued wisdom and success in their contributions to justice delivery and national development. He also commended the Legal Practitionersโ€™ Privileges Committee for recognizing excellence.

On behalf of the Ilorin Emirate and the entire people of Kwara State, I rejoice with these legal luminaries on this well-deserved elevation. May Almighty Allah grant them more wisdom to continue contributing to justice delivery and national development.

โ€” Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-GambariThe Emir expressed his congratulations and prayers for the newly elevated Senior Advocates.
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