Kogi govt mourns passing of Yunus Ustaz Usman

The Kogi State Government has received with deep shock and sadness the passing of a distinguished Kogite, a legal luminary and one of the brightest stars in the legal profession until the star was dimmed by death, Mr Yunus Ustaz Usman, SAN.

Until his death, Mr Yunus Ustaz Usman, SAN, displayed exceptional professionalism and helped in building the body of legal knowledge.

He was a shining example of the Kogi spirit that embodies excellence, industry, and greatness.

The Hon. Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, stated in a press statement issued on Wednesday that the Chief Servant of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji. Ahmed Usman Ododo, described the late Senior Advocate of Nigeria as a brilliant gentleman whose works spoke more than his words, urging young Kogites to learn from the immaculate brilliance, honesty, and hard-working attributes of the late SAN.

“Our heartfelt condolences go to the good people of Dekina Local Government Area, the immediate and extended families of the late legal icon, and the Nigerian Bar Association over the irreparable loss.

“The death of Mr Yunus Ustaz Usman is a loss to Dekina LGA, Kogi State, the legal profession, and Nigeria as a whole. His charming legal mien and excellence will be greatly missed. May Allah repose his gentle soul.

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