The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has congratulated three legal practitioners from Ilorin Emirate on their elevation to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
The monarch described the conferment of the prestigious rank as a testament to the recipients’ hard work, diligence and commitment to the legal profession.
The congratulatory message was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Emir’s spokesman, Dr Abdulazeez Arowona.
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee had recently approved the elevation of a new set of legal practitioners to the rank of SAN, the highest professional distinction for advocates in Nigeria, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to legal practice and the administration of justice.
According to the statement, the newly confirmed SAN-designates from Ilorin Emirate in the 2026 list released by the LPPC are the Kwara State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Sulyman Ibrahim; Barr. Mas’ud Alabelewe; and Barr. Mohammed Adelodun.
Sulu-Gambari said the elevation reflected the professional excellence and dedication of the beneficiaries to the legal profession.
He noted, “The rank of SAN is the highest mark of professional excellence conferred on legal practitioners who have distinguished themselves as advocates in the courts.”
The Emir urged the new Senior Advocates to uphold the ethics, integrity and standards of the legal profession while serving as role models for younger lawyers.
“On behalf of the Ilorin Emirate and the entire people of Kwara State, I rejoice with these legal luminaries on this well-deserved elevation. May Almighty Allah grant them more wisdom to continue contributing to justice delivery and national development,” the monarch said.
He also commended the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee for recognising excellence and finding the sons of Ilorin Emirate worthy of the prestigious elevation.
The Emir further prayed that Almighty Allah grants the new Senior Advocates guidance, protection and success in their new status for the benefit of the nation and humanity at large.
