Former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd) has complained of being ambushed by lawyers at a reception in honour of the newly inducted young Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Barrister Yunus Abdulsalam.
Dasuki, who was suddenly appointed as the Chairman of the Occasion complained of what he called “an irony of being ambushed into the role.
“I thought ambushes were a common occurrence only in military contexts. I never expected to be ambushed by lawyers at an event celebrating a distinguished legal practitioner like Barrister Yunus Abdulsalam.”
He however commended Yunus for his dedication to justice.
“Barrister Yunus has proven to be a prolific lawyer, passionately advocating against injustice and championing the rights of citizens through his impactful litigation.”
Dasuki acknowledged his discomfort with public speaking, saying: “while I don’t typically enjoy speaking in public forums, I must embrace this unexpected honor. “Congratulations to the celebrants, and I wish you all a joyful ceremony.”
The event attracted a host of dignitaries, including prominent politicians and technocrats such as Senator Ibrahim Oloriegbe, Dr. Yusuf Lawal, Alhaji Abdulbaqi Jimoh, Alhaji Abdulkadir Mahe Dan-Iyan Ilorin, Alhaji Bolakale Kawu, and Prof. Kamaldeen Omopupa.
From the judiciary, notable figures included Justice Mohammed Mohammed, Justice Adam Abdullahi El-Ilory, and esteemed Senior Advocates of Nigeria such as Bar A. U. Mustapha SAN, Bar Kamaldeen Ajibade SAN, Bar Abdul Muhammad SAN, and Bar Mohammed Ndayako SAN.
The business community was also well-represented, with seasoned bankers and entrepreneurs, including Alhaji Saliu Kayode Muhammad, Chairman/CEO of Inspiration Technology Ltd, Hameed Jodah, Managing Director of Taj Bank, Alhaji Tajudeen Ajibola Adeta, CEO of Global Legend, Alhaji Lukman Mustapha, an immediate past Executive Director at the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Lami Ahmed, former board member NNPC.
Source: PRNigeria
