By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CeleOkaf11
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), was conferred with a Doctorate Degree in Law (Honorary Causa) by the Nasarawa State University, Keffi.
He was among the six distinguished Nigerians conferred with the highest academic honory by the University. The award ceremony took place on Thursday March 31, 2022, at the Convocation Center of the Nasarawa State University, in Keffi.
In his address at the occasion, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Suleiman Bala Muhammad, said the award followed the recommendation of the Senate and approval of the University's Council.
He said the award was an acknowledgment of the enormous contribution of Malami as an outstanding legal professional who meritoriously deserved the conferment of the Doctorate Degree of Law (LLD) Honorary Causa award by the institution.
The Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University, Professor however pointed out that the conferment of the award was an attestation of the patriotism demonstrated by Malami in the discharge of his duties as the chief law officer of Nigeria. He noted that the conferment of the award was a recognition of Malami's landmark and laudable service to the nation in the legal profession.
While appreciating the honor, Malami congratulated the University on the attainment of twenty years (20) years as an educational institution.
Among the awardees are: the President, Dangote Group of Companies, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura , and the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Mallam Abubakar Malami (SAN).
Other awardees are the Group Managing Director of NNPC, Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari, a Kano based business mogul, Alhaji Aliyu Abdulrazak Balarabe and the Chief Executive Officer of Okocha Group Nigeria, Luka Okocha. NNL.
