By Editor
The Uzairue Kingdom in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State is celebrating a significant achievement as one of its illustrious sons, Mustapha Ikhegbe Abubakar, has been conferred with the prestigious title of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
In a heartfelt message to his family, colleagues, and friends, Abubakar expressed his gratitude for their unwavering support and encouragement throughout his legal career. He acknowledged that this honour would not have been possible without the contributions of those who have mentored, guided and encouraged him.
The Uzairue Kingdom has been abuzz with excitement since news of Abubakar's elevation broke. His conferment is seen as a testament to his hard work, dedication, and commitment to the legal profession over the past three decades.
It is also a source of pride for the Jattu Community as the first to be conferred with the prestigious title and the third in the entire Uzairue kingdom, which has long celebrated such accomplishments of its sons and daughters.
It is on record as of today that Uzairue sons who have been conferred this prestigious title are: Mustapha Ikhegbe Abubakar SAN from Jattu, recently conferred; Augustine Oyarekhua Alegeh, SAN from Ikabigbo, who was conferred in 2007 and Prof. Paul Oboarenegbe Idornigie, SAN from Ayogwiri who was conferred in 2015.
As a member of the Edo State Judicial Commission, chairman of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Kaduna State between 2007 and 2009, and member of the National Executive Council of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for the past eighteen years, Abubakar has made significant contributions to the legal landscape in Nigeria and Edo state in particular. His elevation to the rank of SAN is expected to further enhance his ability to serve the community and advance the cause of justice in Nigeria and beyond.
The presence at the conferment ceremony held in Abuja of his royal Highness, Alhaji Kadiri Imonikhe Omogbai IV, the Ogieneni of Uzairue Kingdom ably represented by over ten High Chiefs of Uzairue Kingdom signifies the importance of the elevation to the Uzairue Kingdom. Other dignitaries present at the occasion include his Excellency, Ibrahim Shehu Shema, former Governor of Katsina State, Hon. Justice D. I. Okungbowa, the Chief Judge of Edo State, Hon. Justice M. T. M. Aliyu, the Chief Judge of Kaduna State as well as many other Justices and Judges of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and High Courts.
