With sadness in our hearts but with gratitude to God for a life well-spent, we the Administrators of The Law Centre (TLC) hereby announce the sudden death of a great Bar Leader and member of NBA, Kaduna Branch, Alhaji Yunus Ustaz Usman, SAN which sad occurrence was said to have occurred in the early morning of Wednesday, 11 September 2024.
Alhaji Yunus Ustaz Usman, SAN, was until his unfortunate sudden demise on 11 September 2024, a former National President, Muslim Lawyers Association of Nigeria (MULAN); former Chairman (Legal Committee), National Council on Privatization; and Chairman,National President, Muslim Lawyers Association of Nigeria (MULAN); former Chairman (Legal Committee), National Council on Privatization; and Chairman, International Relief and Welfare Organization, World Islamic League, Saudi Arabia.
Alhaji Yunus Ustaz Usman, SAN, remained a member, and active on discussions on The Law Centre (TLC), until his sudden passing.
Signed: Ike Augustine, Esq. for TLC Administrartors and Moderators.
An earlier notice signed by the Chairman of the NBA Kaduna Branch, Godwin O. Ochai, Esq., expressed profound sorrow at the loss of Usman, stating:
“INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHI RAJI’UN (From Allah we come and to Allah we return). The Nigerian Bar Association, Kaduna Branch, announces with deep regret the painful passing of our esteemed Leader, Yunus Ustaz Usman, SAN, this morning. Yunus Ustaz Usman, SAN, was a distinguished and respected member of the Bar, known for his exceptional legal expertise, professionalism, and contributions to the development of the legal profession in Nigeria. We pray that Allah grants him eternal rest, forgiveness, and admission into Al-Jannah Firdaus. May He also comfort and strengthen his family, the Bar, and loved ones during this difficult period. The Kaduna Bar will miss his wisdom, expertise, and contributions. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.”
Born on November 15, 1957, in Ogbogodo Village, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, Usman’s life was marked by extraordinary achievements and an unwavering commitment to the law. He was called to the Nigerian Bar on July 30, 1983, beginning a legal career that would see him rise to the pinnacle of the profession. In recognition of his legal acumen and service, he was conferred with the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), becoming the fifth person from Northern Nigeria to achieve this honor.
