A Kaduna based legal practitioner and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Ustaz Yunus Usman, SAN is dead.
According to an obituary announcement signed by the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Kaduna Branch Godwin O. Ochai, Esq, the learned silk died in the early hours of this morning.
“The Nigerian Bar Association, Kaduna Branch, announces with deep regret the painful passing of our esteemed Leader, Yunus Ustaz Usman, SAN this morning.
Yunus Ustaz Usman, SAN, was a distinguished and respected member of the Bar, known for his exceptional legal expertise, professionalism, and contributions to the development of the legal profession in Nigeria.
We pray that Allah grants him eternal rest, forgiveness, and admission into Al-Jannah Firdaus. May He also comfort and strengthen his Family, the Bar and loved ones during this difficult period.
The Kaduna Bar will miss his wisdom, expertise, and contributions.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Alhaji Yunus Ustaz Usman, SAN, was until his death a former National President, Muslim Lawyers Association of Nigeria (MULAN); former Chairman (Legal Committee), National Council on Privatization; and Chairman, International Relief and Welfare Organization, World Islamic League, Saudi Arabia.
Born on November 15, 1957 in Ogbogodo Village, Dekina LGA of kogi state, he was called to the Nigerian bar in 1983. He founded the law firm of Yunus Ustaz Usman SAN & Co (Nana Chambers), a thriving law firm in Kaduna State.
Alhaji Yunus Ustaz Usman, SAN was the 5th Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) from the North and also a member of the Body of Benchers.
May his soul rest in peace