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Dear Chief Augustine Alegeh SAN,
Happy Diamond Jubilee
Happy 60th Birthday to an extraordinary leader and a true visionary! On this joyous occasion, I extend my heartfelt wishes to you. Your invaluable contributions to the legal profession and your unwavering commitment to justice have shaped the Nigerian Bar into its modern form today with stamp and seal, new secretariate, electronic voting at NBA National Elections guaranteeing universal adult suffrage in NBA elections, knowledge-based NBA Annual General Conference with showcase sessions and several sessions and a state of the art NBA National Secretariat among other notable developments in the NBA.
At the risk of appearing to flatter you, permit me to say that you are unequivocally the revered father of the modern Bar in Nigeria, your contributions to the legal profession and our nation are truly remarkable. You have had a distinguished legal career with several notable achievements, including:
- As the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, where you made significant contributions to the legal profession and advocated for the rule of law and justice.
- Being appointed as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), a prestigious title recognizing his expertise and outstanding contributions to the legal field.
- Playing a key role in the development of the legal profession in Nigeria, particularly in advancing legal education, ethics, and professionalism.
- Serving as a Life Bencher, a title given to distinguished legal practitioners who have made significant contributions to the legal profession and uphold the highest standards of integrity and ethics.
- Mentoring and inspiring countless young lawyers and law students, helping to shape the future of the legal profession in Nigeria.
As we celebrate your remarkable journey, may you be blessed with continued health, happiness, and prosperity. Your wisdom, leadership, and dedication inspire all of us, and I am confident that your legacy will continue to guide and uplift future generations.
Thank you for your immense service to the legal profession and for being the guiding light that you are. Wishing you many more years of success and fulfilment.
Warm regards and best wishes,
Dr. Sulaiman Usman, SAN, FICMC, FIMC, CMC, FNARC, FCIML, FAIET.
(D.L, LL. B (HONS), PG Cert (TEXAS), LL.M (LIVERPOOL), LL.M (QMUL), PhD, (PNH), B.L
Life Bencher
Former Attorney General of Sokoto State
Founding Partner / CEO
Gamzaki Law Chambers
