The Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria has expressed great sadness over the death of Chief Saka Abimbola Isalu, SAN, FCI, Arb.
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria was the Principal Partner Saka Isau (SAN) & Co. from 2011 until his death on 4 January 2025.
Born in Ilorin Kwara State on the 5th day of March 1955, Isalu, SAN attended Oke – Ebo Primary School, Ilorin between 1963 – 1971, Ansarul Islam Secondary School Ijomu – Oro, Kwara State – 1972 – 1973, Ilorin College, Ilorin, (now Government High School), Kwara State College of Technology – 1978 – 1980, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria – 1980 – 1981, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria – 1981 – 1984 and the Nigerian Law School, Lagos – 1984 – 1985.
He was called Nigerian Bar in 1985, became a Senior Advocate of Nigeria in 2006 and Fellow Chartered Institute of Arbitrators of Nigeria in 2009.
From 1985 to 1986, he worked with Wole Olanipekun & Co. Ilorin, Sumaila Sadik & Co. Ilorin – 1986 – 1989, Saka Isau & Co. Ilorin – 1989 – 2003, Ministry of Justice, Ilorin – 2003 – 2010 and in April 2010 he worked at the Governor’s Office, Ilorin.
Chief Isalu, SAN was Member, Board of Directors, Kwara State Library Service Board – 1989 – 1991, Member, of Transition Committee to Civilian Administration set up by the government of Alhaji Sha’aba Lafiagi in 1992, Member, Board of Directors, Gateway Insurance PLC- 1992 – 1993, Chairman, Taskforce on revenue generation Ilorin West Local Govt. Council – 1995, Counsel representing Kwara State at Census Tribunal, Abuja – 1992 – 1993, Prosecutor, Failed Bank Tribunal – 1999 – 2002 and Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association Ilorin branch.
He was equally a member of the Transition Committee to Set up Dr Bukola Saraki’s administration in 2003, Attorney General and Commissioner For Justice, Kwara State – 2003 – 2010, Member, of Kwara State Judicial Service Commission – 2003 – 2010, Member, Council of Legal Education – 2003 – 2010, Member, Body of Benchers – 2003 – 2010, Secretary to the Government of Kwara state of Nigeria from April 2010 to May 29, 2011, and Vice chairman, Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading PLC from 2011.
The full text of BOSAN’s statement signed by its secretary Mr. Olumide Sofowora, SAN reads:
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Chief Saka Abimbola Isau, SAN, who passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the age of 69.
Chief Isau, SAN was a native of Ilorin, Kwara State, and had a distinguished career in law and public service. He served as the 14th chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ilorin branch, from 2000 to 2001, and was conferred with the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria on July 18, 2006.
He also held various public offices, including Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice for Kwara State from 2003 to 2011, and Secretary to the Kwara State Government. In 2019, he contested for the Kwara State governorship primary ticket under the People’s Democratic Party.
Chief Isau’s burial took place on Sunday, January 5, 2025, in accordance with Islamic rites.
We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time. May he rest in eternal peace, along with our departed colleagues. Amen.
Signed:
Mr. Olumide Sofowora, SAN
Secretary
