The Kogi State Government has expressed shock and sadness over the death of Senior Advocate of Nigeria Yunus Ustaz Usman.
A statement by the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, said the late lawyer who hails from Dekina Local Government Area of the State, “displayed exceptional professionalism and helped in building the body of legal knowledge. He was a shining example of the Kogi spirit that embodies excellence, industry and greatness.”
The statement said Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo described the late Senior Advocate of Nigeria as a brilliant gentleman whose works spoke more than his words, urging young Kogites to learn from the immaculate brilliance, honesty and hardworking attributes of the late SAN.
“Our heartfelt condolences go to the good people of Dekina Local Government Area, the immediate and extended families of the late legal icon; the Nigerian Bar Association over the irreparable loss.
“The death of Mr Yunus Ustaz Usman is a loss to Dekina LGA, Kogi State, the legal profession and Nigeria as a whole. His charming legal mien and excellence will be greatly missed. May Allah repose his gentle soul,” the statement said.
The legal luminary died on Wednesday at the age of 67 in Abuja and was buried in Kaduna same day.
He is survived by wives and children.
