Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, his Zamfara counterpart, Dauda Lawal, Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Director General and CEO VON Mal. Jibrin Baba Ndace, Emir of Kontogora Muhammad Barau Muazu, Sarki Sudan Kontagora, Kaduna State Chief Justice Hon. MT Aliyu and Hon. Justice Darius Kobo have all bagged the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) awards in various categories.
Other awardees include Hon. Justice Salami Garba, Naheeb Ibrahim, Mohammad Danjuma Aminu, Sule Shaibu SAN. MI Abubakar SAN, Zainab Aminu Garba, Festus Okoye, Sani Katu SAN, Ibrahim Adamu Esq, Sherrif Nda Sule, MT Mohammed ESQ, OJ Okpawale Esq, Nonye Obi Esq, Oseni T Oyebanji Esq, BT. Dabai Esq, IY Wakani Esq, Hon. Mohammed Ndayebo SAN, JT Teidi SAN and Olumuyiwa SAN, late Maxwell Kyong and Yunus Uztaz SAN of blessed memories.
The award presentation was part of the activities that climaxed the occasion of the Nigerian Bar Association Kaduna branch annual Bar dinner and award night with the theme:
“Dinner for the Courageous Bar men” in honour of two distinguish members of the noble profession O.I Habeeb SAN, and MI Abubakar SAN, for their contributions to the legal profession and their dedication to justice.
In his goodwill message at the occasion, president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Mazi Afam Osigwe SAN said in these challenging times, courage has become the hallmark of lawyers who remain steadfast in upholding the rule of law, defending the oppressed and ensuring that justice prevails despite the odds.
He commended the Kaduna branch for its consistent efforts in promoting the rule of law, fostering unity among members, and embracing the welfare of legal practitioners in the branch stressing that the dinner and award night was a reflection of their hard work, camaraderie and dedication to such principles.
“I commend Kaduna branch for its consistent efforts in promoting the rule of law, fostering unity among members and enhancing the welfare of legal practitioners in the branch”.
Earlier in his address, Chairman NBA Kaduna branch Godwin Okoriko Ochai Esq said the Kaduna branch stands tall because exceptional individuals are being honored whose achievements reflect the brilliance, diligence, and resilience that Kaduna lawyers are known for.
He said that under his leadership, they have fostered an atmosphere of camaraderie and collaboration within the branch , uniting members across diverse backgrounds while commending members of the branch for the support.
In his votes of thanks, the Chairman of the dinner and award night committee, who is also the vice chairman of the branch, Nuhu Ibrahim Esq, appreciated all who contributed in one way or the other towards the success of the event.