The Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN) has issued a notice confirming the demise of one of its members, Mr. Abdulhamid Mohammed, SAN who passed on, March 19, 2024 at the age of 56.
The notice signed by the Secretary of the body, Mr. Olumide Sofowora SAN reads in part:
NOTICE OF DEMISE OF MR. ABDULHAMID MOHAMMED, SAN
With heavy hearts, we regret to inform you of the passing of Mr. Abdulhamid Mohammed, SAN, who departed this life yesterday, March 19, 2024.
Mr. Abdulhamid Mohammed hailed from Gama ward in the Nassarawa Local Government Area of Kano State. He obtained his Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria between 1985 and 1990 and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1991.
He dedicated himself to a career in legal practice and continued to enhance his professional qualifications through various certifications.
In 1994, Abdulhamid Mohammed established his law firm, Messrs Hammart & Co. He actively participated in numerous legal committees and associations, serving as a Member of the Litigation Committee and the ADR Committee of the International Bar Association in 2009. Additionally, he held roles such as Secretary of the Financial Committee at the Abuja Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association in 1995, and Chairman of the Judiciary Committee in 2010.
Through his dedication and hard work, he earned the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria in 2021.
He will be laid to rest in accordance with Islamic customs today, March 20, 2024. The Jana’iza prayer for Mr. Abdulhamid Mohammed SAN will be held at the National Mosque, Abuja, at 10:00 am.
We deeply mourn his passing and extend our heartfelt sympathies to his family, friends, and loved ones during this challenging time. We pray for Almighty God to grant him al-Jannah Firdaus and protect all his loved ones.
