Kogi State government has expressed deep shock and sadness, over the passing of an illustrious son of the state and a legal luminary, Mr Yunus Ustaz Usman, SAN.
Kingsley Femi Fanwo, Hon. Commissioner for Information and Communications, expressed the condolence in a statement in Lokoja on Wednesday.
Fanwo said Usman until his death 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,” he said.
The statement quoted Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo as describing the late Senior Advocate of Nigeria as a brilliant gentleman whose works spoke more than his words.
Ododo urged Kogi youths 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 Local Government Area, 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,” Ododo said. (vitalnewsngr.com)
