A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Abubakar Mahmoud (SAN), has been conferred with the traditional title of Garkuwan Kano by the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, in recognition of his contributions to the legal profession, public service, mentorship and national development.
The conferment, which took place on Friday, has continued to attract commendations from prominent legal practitioners and associates, with a former Chief of Staff to Mahmoud during his tenure as NBA President, Muritala Abdul-Rasheed (SAN), describing the honour as “fitting” and “well deserved.”
In a statement made available to Arewa PUNCH on Sunday, which copy was made available to Arewa PUNCH, Abdul-Rasheed remarked that the title reflected Mahmoud’s lifelong commitment to scholarship, integrity, justice and service to humanity.
According to him, the ex-NBA president has distinguished himself not only as an accomplished lawyer but also as a reformer, mentor and patriot whose influence extends beyond the
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