The Management of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) has urged newly elevated Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) to serve as role models and mentors to law students and young legal practitioners.
The university said the new SANs should uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and service to society while contributing to the administration of justice in Nigeria.
The President of MAAUN, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Israr, made the call while congratulating Barrister Sagir Sulaiman Gezawa on his elevation to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
In a congratulatory statement issued by the university president and made available to journalists, MAAUN described Gezawa’s elevation as recognition of his hard work, professional excellence and commitment to the legal profession and the pursuit of social justice.
Gezawa was formally conferred with the rank by the Chief Justice of Nigeria at a ceremony held on Monday.
Israr said the achievement reflected Gezawa’s dedication to the legal profession and his commitment to promoting justice in society.
“Your elevation to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria is a testament to your hard work, dedication and unwavering commitment to the legal profession and social justice,” he said.
The MAAUN president expressed confidence that Gezawa would use his new status to inspire and mentor law students and young lawyers, helping to prepare the next generation of legal practitioners for the responsibilities of the profession.
He urged the newly elevated SAN to continue serving as an example to aspiring lawyers by demonstrating integrity, professionalism and a strong commitment to public service.
“Your elevation to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria is a testament to your hard work, dedication and unwavering commitment to the legal profession and social justice,” he said.
“I hope you will continue to serve as a role model to law students and upcoming legal practitioners, inspiring them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and service to society,” Israr added.
The university congratulated Gezawa on the achievement and wished him greater success in his legal career, expressing the hope that he would continue to make meaningful contributions to the administration of justice in Nigeria.