NBA President mourns death of Ustaz Yunus, says it’s shocking, devastating

The National President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN said the passing away, of Ustaz Yunus Usman, SAN could best be described as shocking and devastating

He stated that the NBA received with the rudest shock, the death of Ustaz Yunus Usman SAN describing the late legal Icon as a motivator, Life Bencher, distinguished Leader of NBA Kaduna Branch and a legal luminary of exceptional calibre.

The National President of the NBA gave the description of the Late Ustaz Yunus Usman SAN in his condolence message tagged “The Bar has lost a Towering Legal Icon” he personally signed and made available to the CAPITAL POST in Minna Monday.

According to him, the Bar has lost a towering legal Icon, “who has now returned to his maker for eternal rest. Many drew inspiration from his shining example. Until the very end, he championed and upheld the Noble principles of the legal Profession”

Mazi Osigwe SAN, posited that while the Bar mourn the loss of this remarkable individual,”we also Celebrate legacy he leaves behind

The NBA National President, noted that Ustaz Yunus Usman SAN, as the Bar leader of the NBA Kaduna branch, he served with unparalleled dedication and distinction, adding that ” he was a legal giant who steadfastly upheld the virtues of truth, fairness, sincerity and above all an unwavering kindness that endeared him to all who had the privilege of knowing him”

Continue,”He was a shining example of the highest ideals and standards of the legal profession, and his contributions to the legal landscape and the nation as a whole will be long-remembered and revered.

“It is beyond doubt that the passing of this Legal Icon will be deeply felt by his beloved family, the NBA Kaduna Branch, and the entire legal Profession in Nigeria.

“His absence will leave an indelible void that will be difficult to fill, for he was a true giant among his peers, a beacon of excellence, and a bastion of integrity.

“As we pray that the Almighty forgives him all his shortcomings and grants him al Jannah Firdaus.

“We also offer our sincere condolences to his beloved Family, and the members NBA Kaduna Branch. May his soul find the peace it so rightfully deserves, and may the entire legal community take solace in the exemplary life he lived.” he concluded