By Abdul Aji.
The news of the selection of Barrister Suleiman Ogwu Usman as one of the 38 lawyers who were elevated by the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee during its 138th session held during the new plenary session held on July 4, 2019, has been received with jubilation and fanfare among the popular lawyer’s numerous friends and college mates in Lokoja.
The Ochaja Old Students Association, OOSA, in a statement made available to The Graphic, describe Barrister Suleiman, who graduated from Ochaja Boys secondary School in 1982, as a worthy ambassador or the alumni.
Usman Ogwu Suleiman was a two-time National Officer of Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, first as National Welfare Secretary between 2010 and 2012 and National Legal Adviser between 2012 and 2014.
He was NBA prosecutor between 2012 and 2017, 2006 NBA NEC Rep till date and Member Council of Legal Education.
Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, has also congratulated the four illustrious sons of Kogi State who have been elevated to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN).
In a statement released by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed, Bello said the appointment of Mr. Usman Ogwu Sule, Mr. Abdullahi Haruna, Mr. Alhassan Akeje and Mr. Ayo Asala as SANs was attributed to their hard work, dedication and commitment to duty.
He challenged the new silks to further enrich the legal profession with their deft commitment to the pursuit of justice.
Bello expressed confidence in the ability of the new SANs to further consolidate on their past track records which have earned them the highly respected status as Senior Advocates of Nigeria.
Bello urged the new SANs to continue to distinguish themselves in the legal profession and bear the flag of the state with pride as they have demonstrated over the years.
While felicitating with the new SANs on behalf of the Government and the good People of Kogi State, Governor Bello admonished the legal luminaries to see their elevation as a challenge to make more remarkable impacts in the legal profession.
