Yusuf Ali & Co., Ghalib Chambers (Law Firm), Ilorin, Nigeria., Ilorin, Nigeria; Legal Practitioners; A firm of Nigerian lawyers based in Ilorin

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CURRICULUM VITAE Yusuf Olaolu Ali SAN

NAME: Ali, Yusuf Olaolu

NATIONALITY: NIGERIAN

PERMANENT HOME ADDRESS: 4 Atiku Abubakar Drive,
                                                    Adewole Housing Estate,
                                                             ILORIN.
                                                             Tel: 031-749222

PRESENT ADDRESS                 Yusuf O. Ali & Co.,
                                                         Ghalib Chambers,
                                                         2^nd Floor, Ghalib House,
                                                         24, Abdul-Wahab Folawiyo (Unity) Road, ILORIN.

Tel: 031-740894/740895

Tel/Fax 224829

MARITAL STATUS: Married with Children

E-mail yoa@yusufali.net

Website Address www.yusufali.net

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES

1. Ansar-Ud-Deen Primary School Ifetedo 1962-1968

2. Local Authority Modern School, Ifetedo 1969-1971

3. Ibadan Boy’s High School, Ibadan 1973-1977 & 1978

4. University of Ife; Ile-Ife 1978-1982

5. Nigerian Law School, Lagos 1982-1983

6. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife 1989-1990

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES:

1. Primary School Leaving Certificate 1968

2. Modern School Certificate 1971

3. West African Sch. Cert. ‘O’ Level Grade I 1977 & 1978

4. LL.B. (Hons) Second Class Upper 1982

5. B.L. Second Class Upper 1983

6. Master of Laws (LL.M) B+ 1991

WORKING EXPERIENCE:

1. Clerical Tax Officer, Ministry of Finance, Oyo State, Tax Office Igboora. 1977

2. Laboratory Attendant-Lagelu Grammar School, Ibadan. 1978

3. Lateef Adegbite & Co., Law School Attachment; Solicitor Work June-July, 1983

4. Judiciary Department, Ilorin, Kwara State, Legal Research. 1983-1984(NYSC)

5. Partner; Adegboyega Awomolo & Co., Ilorin 1984-May 1994

PRESENT EMPLOYMENT SINCE JUNE 1994:

PRINCIPAL: Yusuf O. Ali & Co., Ghalib Chambers, P. O. Box 6294, ILORIN.

ACADEMIC AWARD WITH DATE:

National Academic Merit Award for Undergraduates 1980-1982

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/POSTS HELD:

1. School Prefect, L.A. Modern School Ifetedo 1970-1971

2. Long distance Runner, L.A. Modern School, Ifetedo 1969-1971

3. President, Literary and Debating Society, Ibadan Boys High School. 1975-1977

4. President, The Geographical Society, Ibadan Boys High School, Ibadan. 1976-1977

5. Labour Prefect, Ibadan Boys’ High School Ibadan. 1976-1977

6. Secretary General, Ibadan Boys’ High School, Old Students Association, UNIFE Branch, Ile-Ife 1980-1981

7. Member, Constitution Review Committee, Muslim Students Society of Nigeria. 1980

8. President, Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, University of Ife; Ile-Ife branch 1980-1981

9. Led Ibadan Boys’ High School Literary debate team 1975-1977

10. Won the best Debaters’ Competition for Secondary Schools at University of Ibadan (Geographical Society) 1976

11. Member Ilorin Golf Club

12. Editor, Al-Ayat Magazine. 1981-1982

13. Features, Editor, Torch Magazine UNIFE 1980-1982

14. Chairman, Constitution Drafting Committee, O.A.U Ile-Ife Muslim Graduates Association. 1982

15. Member, Nigerian Bar Association Fundamental Human Rights Committee. 1986-Date

16. Member, 3^rd Biennial Law Week Committee NBA, Ilorin Branch. 1991

17. Associate Member, University of Ilorin Senior Staff Club 1988-Date

18. Hon. Member, Nigeria Army Sobi Cantonment Officers Mess, Ilorin 1988-Date

19. Legal Adviser, Premier Circle Club, Ifetedo 1988-Date

20. Special Adviser, Current Affairs Associations of Nigeria, Kwara State. 1988-1996

21. Member, Frontline ’82 Club of Ifetedo. 1989-Date

22. Patron Nigerian Economic Students Associations, University of Ilorin Chapter 1990-Date

23. Member, Editorial Board-Kwara Law Review: A Journal of the N.B.A. Ilorin Branch. 1990-Date

24. Member, 4^th Biennial Law Week Committee, N.B.A. Ilorin Branch. 1993

25. Member Osun State Prerogative of Mercy 1993

26. Chairman Ilorin NBA Annual Dinner 1995

27. Chairman NBA Ilorin Biennial Law Week 1998

28. Member Osun State Economic Advisory Council 1998

29. Chairman Publication Committee of N.B.A. 1998

30. Associate Lecturer Faculty of Law University of Ilorin 1998 to date

31. Patron of AISEC University of Ilorin branch 1999 to date

32. Legal Adviser Kwara Metropolitan Jaycees 2001 to date

33. Chairman Board of Adviser AIESEC 2001 to date

34. Legal Adviser Federation of Muslim Graduates Association in Nigeria 1999 to date

35. Member National Executive Committee NBA 1997 to date

36. Chairman Legal Commission Islamic Welfare Foundation 1990 to date

37. Member Editorial Advisory Board Ilorin Bar Journal. 2002

38. Chairman of Editorial Board Nigerian Bar Journal 2002 to date

39. Pioneer Chairman Section On Legal Practice N. B. A. 2004 to date

40. Chairman Kwara State Law Reform Committee 2004 to date

41. 3^rd National Vice President Ibadan Boys’ High School Old Students Association. 2005 to date

42. Member Board of Trustees Al-Hikmah University Ilorin. 2004 to date

43. Member Board of Trustees Society for Peace Studies and Practice 2004 to date

44. Member Board of Trustees Muslim Lawyers Association of Nigeria 2005 to date

45. Member General Council of the Bar 2006

46. Member Body of Benchers 2007 to date

PUBLISHED LEARNED ARTICLES:

1. The Undefended List Provisions in the Uniform High Court Civil Procedure Rules (1989), The Gravitas Review of Business and Property Law Vol. 2: No. 12 pages 27-31.

2. Comparative Analysis of Default summons and Undefended List procedures (1990) The Gravitas Review of Business and Property Law Vol. 3: No. pp 27-32.

3. An abuse of the Power of Dissent Hon. Justice Karibi-Whyte J.S.C. In Tukur vs Government of Gongola State: 1992 Kwara Law Review Vol. 1: No. 1 pp 1-9.

4. Summary Judgment Procedures and the Attainment of Justice under The Rules of Court: Jan/February 1992: ‘Justice’ Vol. 3: No 1 pages 71-79.

5. Abioye vs Yakubu: Capitalism vs The Land Use Act 1978: “The Advocate”:- Vol. 16 & 17: International Journal of the Law Student’s Society: Obefemi Awolowo University.

6. Exemption clauses in contractual obligation-Need for a judicial Rethink:- The jurist 3^rd Edition-Journal of the Law Students society University of Ilorin.

7. The Nigerian Copyright Act and Criminal Liability-Modus International Law & Business Quarterly December 1997 Vol. 1 No. 4.

8. Punishment For Contempt of Court under the New Uniform High Court Civil Procedure Rules in Nigeria: Published in: Nigerian Law and Practice Journal: Vol. 2, No 1 of March, 1998.

9. Privative Clauses in Nigerian Laws and the Attainment of Justice in our Courts. Published in: “The Jurist” Vol. 4 A Publication of Law Society University of Ilorin: Essays in Honour of Hon. Justice Muhammad Mustapha Adebayo Akanbi (PCA.) 1998.

10. Some Provisions of the Federal High Court Civil Procedure Rules and the Promotion of International Trade in Nigeria: Published in: The Journal of International and Comparative Law Vol. 1 June, 1997: Published by the Department of International Law, Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin, Nigeria.

11. Promotion of International Trade through the Federal High Court Rules: Published in: Modern Practice Journal of Finance & Investment Law-Nigerian & International- Quarterly Comparative Review of Law & Practice: April, 1999 Vol. 3: No. 2.

12. The Concept of Rule of Law Under The Common Law And Shariah: Published in: AL-MUJTAHID Vol. 1 No. 1 1998: Journal of Muslim Ummah: Nigerian Law School.

13. Pupilage and Law Office Management in Nigeria-The way forward: Published in: Nigerian Law and Practice Journal: Vol. 2: No. 2 November, 1998.

14. Legal Support for the Right of a Child in Nigeria: Published in: The Abuja Advocate Volume 3, No 1 1999. Publication of Students Representative Council Nigerian Law School- Bwari-Abuja.

15. Tobacco Usage And Nigerian Law: Modern Practice Journal of Finance & Investment Law-Nigerian & Investment-Quarterly Comparative Review of Law & Practice: July, 1999 Vol. 3 No.3.

16. Medical Practice And Law In Nigeria: The Challenges In the Millennium: Published in: “The Jurist” 5^th A Publication of Law Society University of Ilorin: Essays in Honour of Hon. (Mrs) Hairat Aderinsola Balogun (Life Bencher)

17. Legal Support for the Right of a Child in Nigeria: Published in: “The Abuja Advocate” Volume 3 No. 1 1999.

18. Right of Action of Un incorporated Foreign Companies in Nigerian Courts: Modern Practice Journal of Finance & Investment Law-Nigerian & International-Quarterly Comparative Review of Law & Practice: January 2000 vol. 4 No. 1.

19. The Legal Status and Politics of Shariah in Nigeria: Published in “The Learned” A Journal of the Law Students Association of the College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies Ilorin: May, 2001.

20. The Nigerian Copyright Act and Criminal Liability: Published in Modus International Law & Business Quarterly: Vol. 2 No. 4 of December, 1997.

21. A New Window in the enforcement of Fundamental Human Rights in Africa Gen Sani Abacha vs Chief Gani Fawehinmi considered: Journal of Law and Social Sciences (JLSS) Vol. 2 No. 1 PP 72-83.

22. The Evolution of an Ideal Judiciary in the New Millennium: Nigerian Bar Journal Vol. 1 No. 1 August, 2001. PP. 39-56.

23. An overview of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000: Nigerian Bar Journal Volume 1 No. 1 January, 2003.

24. A Critique of the Default Summons and the Undefended List Procedures in the Uniform High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules: Nigerian Bar Journal Volume 1 No. 2 April, 2003.

25. Muslims and The Nigerian Constitution: Published in “The Learned” Journal of Law Students Association of the school of Law, College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies (CAILS) Ilorin Vol. 1 No. 2 October, 2003.

26. Crisis Management in Nigeria: Published in the “Ilorin Researcher” Journal of Postgraduate Students Association (POGSASS) University of Ilorin Vol. 5 January, 2004.

27. The Purposeful Interpretation of the Provisions of Section 60 of CAMA in Aid of International Trade: Published in the “Nigerian Bar Journal “Vol. 1 No. 4 2003.

28. Separation of Powers under the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria – A Critical Review – Published in Ilorin Bar Journal (I.B.J) Vol. 1 No. 2 August 2002.

29. Medicine and The Law: The Interface – Published in The Advocate: The International Journal of the Law Students’ Society Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Vol. 22.

30. Thoughts on The Proposed Amendments to the 1999 Constitution - Published in The Jurist: An Annual Publication of the Law Society, University of Ilorin Vol. 9, 2004.

31. The Application of the Doctrine of Act of State under the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria- Published in Nigerian Bar Journal: Vol. 2 No. 4 October, 2004.

32. Insight to Amendment and Default of pleadings Provisions in the New Kwara State High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules 2005: Nigerian Bar Journal Vol. 3 No. 1 January, 2005 PP. 1-12.

33. Delay in the Administration of justice at the magistrate Court-Factors Responsible and Solution: Nigerian Bar Journal Vol. 4 No. 2 April, 2006 PP.18-44.

34. Democracy Today and The Rule of Law: A Perspective of Nigeria’s Democratic System. Published in: “The Jurist” Vol. 11 An Annual Publication of the Law Society Faculty of Law University of Ilorin: Essays in Honour of Hon. Justice Salihu Modibbo Alfa Belgore (CJN), (CON) 2006.

35. The Surveyor as an Expert Witness in Land Dispute. Published in: AL-HADLI (Justice) Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus in Honour of His Excellency Prince Bola Abdul Jabar Ajibola (SAN,KBE,LL.D,CFR) 2006 P. 1-7.

36. The Jurisprudential Justification of the Supreme Court’s Decision in the case of Olutola vs Unilorin: Ilorin Bar Journal Volume 2 No. 1 December, 2006.

37. The Jurisprudential Justification of the Supreme court’s Decision in the case of Olutola vs Unilorin: “The Jurist” Vol. 12 An Annual Publication of the Law Society Faculty of Law University of Ilorin: Essays in Honour of Olisa Agbakoba. CON, SAN, FCI Arb. 2007 P. 276-291

CONTRIBUTIONS IN BOOKS

1. Shariah and The Human Rights Provisions in the 1999 Constitution: A chapter contributed in a book titled: Perspectives in Islamic Law and Jurisprudence {Essays in Honour of Justice (Dr.) Muritala Aremu Okunola (JCA)} Edited by M. Oloyede Abdul-Rahman.

2. The Challenges and Prospects of Advocacy in Nigeria: Being a Chapter contributed in a book titled: Advocacy & Law Practice in the 21^st Century {Essays in Honour of Alh. AGF Abdul Razaq (SAN)} by Moses Ibiyemi Esq; & Mukaila R. Adesokan Esq.

3. Chapter 24 contributed in the book Landmark cases in Nigerian Law, Mélange in honour of Hon Justice M.L. Uwais GCON edited by Taiwo Fakoyede.

4. Chapter 85 contributed in the book Landmark cases in Nigerian Law, Mélange in honour of Hon Justice M.L. Uwais GCON edited by Taiwo Fakoyede.

5. The Impeachment/Removal Sections in the Nigerian Constitutions: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow –Chapter 9 in the book titled: Current Issues in Nigerian Jurisprudence: Essays in Honour of Chief Adegboyega Solomon Awomolo, SAN 2007.

6. Chapter 28 contributed in the book: Nigeria’s Reform Programme: Issues and Challenges

SOME PAPERS PRESENTED:

1. Muslims in Search of Identity: Lecture delivered at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife on 5^th December, 1986.

2. The Role of Muslims in a Multi-Religious State-Lecture delivered at Mapo Hall, Ibadan on 21^st June, 1987.

3. Religion-What Business has the State? Contribution to a Symposium at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife on 11^th February, 1989.

4. The role of the Nigerian Press in Promoting peaceful co-existence among the people-Lecture delivered at IMAN Ilorin on 3^rd May, 1989.

5. Religion and Politics: Islamic Perspective – Lecture delivered at Oyo Town Hall on 7^th June, 1989.

6. How prepared are we towards the 3^rd Republic” Lecture delivered at Ifetedo Court hall on 4^th November, 1989.

7. The Nigerian Constitutions 1979 and 1989 –Lecture delivered to the Rotary Club of Ilorin on 22^nd May, 1990.

8. Decree No. 45 of 1988: Its Legal Implications: Lecture delivered at “Performance Improvement for Special Marshals” on 14^th August, 1990.

9. Summary Judgment Procedure under the Rules-paper delivered at the N.B.A. Ilorin Branch one day Seminar on the Civil Procedure Rules on 27^th March, 1991.

10. Delinquency and Drug Abuse-paper presented at the West Africa Youth Camp Organized by the World Assembly of Muslim Youths – 1991.

11. Military Leadership Dynamism: A case study of General Murtala Muhammad: Paper presented at a one day seminar in honour of late General Murtala Muhammad by Current Affairs Association of Nigeria on 12^th February, 1993.

12. The Abortion Scourge: The Legal Angle: Paper presented at a symposium organised by the Association of Resident Doctors, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital on 2^nd December, 1993.

13. Random Musings on Nigeria, Nigerians, and Contemporary Problems: Lecture delivered to the Musketeers Club on 1^st January, 1996.

14. United Nigeria: The Role of the Youth: Paper presented at a one day Conference of the World Youth Conference on 2^nd August, 1996.

15. Political stability –Solution to Nigeria’s Economic Instability: Paper presented at the yearly symposium of the Current Affairs Association of Nigeria on 4^th December, 1993.

16. Professional Negligence as it Relates to Pharmacy Practitioners in Nigeria: Guest Lecture delivered to the members of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria Kwara State branch on 26^th November, 1994.

17. Political and Economic Crisis: Military Involvement: Lecture delivered at the Accountancy Week of the Accountancy Students’ Association Kwara State Polytechnic on 9^th December, 1994.

18. The Right and Plight of Widows and the Handicapped in the Nigerian Society: Paper presented at a one day seminar organized by International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Kwara State Chapter on 11^th October, 1996.

19. The Legal Remedies for the Infringement of Copyright Law in Nigeria: Keynote paper presented at the official Launching of the Kwara State Anti-piracy Campaign on 19^th November, 1996.

20. Nigerian Muslims and the Spectacle of Abandoned Islamic Projects-Guest Talk at Ansar-Ud-deen Central Mosque Ilorin on 16^th November, 1997.

21. Laws and Politics of tobacco Usage-paper presented at annual Scientific Conference of Association of Resident Doctors-UNILORIN chapter on 4^th December, 1997.

22. Islam as the Flashlight of Universal Human Rights Formulation-Paper presented to the Federation of Muslim Law Students Unilorin branch on 13^th December, 1997.

23. There is always a room at the top-paper presented at the annual Law Dinner of the Law students Society Unilorin on 13^th December, 1997.

24. Failure of Transition (Democratization) Process in Developing Nations: Algeria and Nigeria a Comparative study-Paper presented at the Annual Ramadan Lecture series of IMAN at Ilorin on 11^th January, 1998.

25. Medical Practice and Law: The Challenges and he shortcoming in Nigeria: Paper presented on 10^th May, 1999 to the Members of the University of Ilorin Medical Students Association.

26. The Nigerian Courts and The Interpretation of the Right to Fair Hearing provisions in our Constitutions: Paper presented on 31^st August, 1999 at Ado-Ekiti to National Human Rights Commission.

27. Shariah and the Human Rights Profession of the 1999 Constitution: Presented at the 1999 Nigerian Constitution and the Shariah Conference at Ilorin in February, 2000.

28. The Practice of Medicine and the Law in the New Millennium: Presented at the Professional Initiation Ceremony of New Medical Graduation of Unilorin on 17^th February, 2000.

29. The Ideal Nigerian Judiciary in the New Millennium: Paper Presented on 20^th April, 2000 at the NBA Ilorin 2000 Law Week.

30. The Expectation of the Common man from the Operation of the Rule of Law: Presented at a Workshop for Area Court Judge on 8^th June, 2000.

31. The Role of Parents in the Maintenance of Discipline in Schools: Presented at the 18^th Graduation Ceremony of Unilorin Secondary School on 29^th July, 2000.

32. The Principle of Separation of Powers under the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria: A Critical Review: Presented at the In-House Workshop for Members of the Osun State House of Assembly on 9^th April, 2001.

33. Religious Tolerance, Conflict Resolution and Human Rights: Presented at the National Human Rights Commission Meeting at Ilorin on 25^th June, 2001.

34. Developing Strategies to Enhance Access to Justice and Public Confidence in the Legal Profession: Presented at National consultative Forum on Legal Practice and Administration of Justice in Nigerians on 10^th July, 2001.

35. Strategies to Activities the Draft Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules 2000: Presented at the Consultative Seminar for Judges and Lawyers by NADL/Fredrich Ebert Stiftung (Fes) on 2^nd August, 2001.

36. The Concept of Rule of Law under the Common Law and the Shairah: Paper delivered on 11^th August, 2001 at Ibadan.

37. Delay in Civil Proceedings: Need for a new High Court Rules: Presented at the Annual Conference of the NBA on 30^th August, 2001.

38. The Bar and The Bench in the Administration of Criminal Justice: Issues and Concerns: Presented at a Workshop Organised by Human Rights Monitor at Kaduna on November, 2001.

39. Muslims and the Nigerian Constitution: Paper delivered at Ilorin at IMAN on 22^nd November, 2001.

40. Good Governance and Community Development in a Lawful and Democratic Atmosphere: Delivered at the 5^TH Achievers Award Programme Organised by Merit Megaphone Magazine in Conjunction with International Media Alliance on 9^th March, 2002.

41. Middle East Crisis and The Conspiracy of The World Community: Paper Presented at the Muslim Professionals Forum Quarterly Launcheon on 31^st March,, 2002.

42. Hints on how to Achieve a Corrupt Free Society: Delivered at the Annual IMAM Ramadan Lecture on Sunday 10^th November, 2002.

43. Reducing the Incidence of Political Violence in Nigeria: Key-note Address delivered on Monday 3^rd March, 2003 at the Zonal Workshop Organised by Friedrich Ebert-Stiftung (FES) of Germany for Participants from the North-Central Geo-Political Zone of Nigeria held at Ilorin.

44. Roles of Muslims in this Present Political Dispensation: Delivered at Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin for the Muslim Students Association of Nigeria on 15^th March, 2003.

45. The Role of Legislature and the Need for Law Library Development Through Legislation: Delivered at the 28^th Annual Conference and General Meeting of the Nigerian Association of Law Libraries on 2^nd April, 2003.

46. The Role of Legal Practitioner in this Political Dispensation: Delivered at the Corps Legal Aid Clinic Seminar on 9^th April, 2003.

47. Israel-Palestine Conflicts: A Threat to Global Peace: Paper Presented at the National Association of Muslim Law Students OAU branch Ile-Ife on 19^th August, 2003.

48. Medicine and The Law: The Interface: Paper Presented at the Annual Health Week of Ilorin University Medical Students’ Association Week on 8^th October, 2003.

49. The Relevance of the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria in Contemporary Nigeria: Paper Delivered on 14^th May, 2004 at The Annual Unifemga Retreat.

50. Professional Ethics and Legal Practitioners Act in the Effective Discipline of Lawyers: Being the Keynote Address Delivered on Monday 12^th July, 2004 at the NBA Osogbo 2004 Law Week.

51. A Critique of the Report of the Presidential Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution: Delivered at a Workshop Organised by the Society for Education, Empowerment and Development at Circular Hotel Ilorin on 14^th July, 2004.

52. The Rule of Law, Lawyers and Democracy: Being a Lecture Delivered on 12^th August, 2004 at the Maiden Law week of the Akure Branch of NBA.

53. Acquisition of Knowledge in the Islamic world: Being a Lecture delivered on 7^th May, 2005 at the Circular Hotel Ilorin at the Launching of funds in Aid of Fountain University for NASFAT.

54. Anti-Corruption Drive and Business Practices: Being a paper Presented on Thursday 9^th June, 2005 at the Annual general Conference of Abeokuta Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture held at Abeokuta, Ogun State.

55. An overview of the Corrupt Practices and Other related Offences Act 2000: being a paper presented at the Africa Lawyers Forum at Ado-Ekiti on 19^th August, 2004.

56. The Anti-Corruption Crusade in Nigeria: Myth or Reality? Being a Lecture Delivered on 8^th September, 2005 for Equity Chambers Faculty of Law University of Ilorin, Ilorin.

57. Advocacy, Ethics and the Bar: Delivered on 26^th July, 2005 at the 12^th Professor B. O. Iluyomade Annual Memorial Lecture at Obefemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife.

58. The Anti-Corruption Crusade in Nigeria: Myth or Reality? Being a Lecturer delivered on 8^th September, 2005 for the Equity Chambers Faculty of Law University of Ilorin

59. The Role of Lawyers in the Fight Against the Corruption in Nigeria: Being a paper delivered to the Muslim Lawyers Association of Nigeria, Osun State breach on 15^th October, 2005 at Osogbo.

60. Delay in the Administration of Justice at the Magistrate Court –Factor Responsible and Solution; Being a paper presented at the Annual National Conference of Magistrates Association of Nigeria held at Osogbo on 21^st November, 2005.

61. Bank case Studies: Litigation Time and Costs: Paper presented on 25^th November, 2005 at the 2005 National Seminar on Banking and Allied matters for Judges held at Kwara Hotels Ilorin.

62. The Surveyor as an Expert Witness in Land Dispute: Being a dinner Speech delivered at the Annual Dinner of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyor Kwara State branch on 8^th December, 2005 at Circular Hotel Ilorin.

63. Democracy Today and The Rule of Law: a Perspective of Nigeria Democratic System: Being a paper presented at the Peoples Voice National Meritorious Award for Good Conduct on 14^th March, 2006 at Hilton Hotel Abuja.

64. Socio-Economic Reforms as Panacea for a Virile and Sustainable Democracy- The Role of the Legal Profession: Being A Contribution to the Keynote Address by Alhaji Ganiyu Ogunleye the Managing Director of the NDIC at the 2006 Biennial Law Week of the NBA Ilorin Branch on 10^th April, 2006.

65. The Effect of Locus Standi on Access to Justice: Being a paper presented at the 1^st Annual Memorial Lecture Under the Aegis of a Nigerian Bar Association, Abeokuta Branch in Honour of the Later Chief Akitoye Akinbowale Coker, SAN and Apena of Egbland on the 2^nd July, 2006.

66. Failure of Leadership and Lack of Integrity: Being a Lecture Delivered on 29^th July, 2006 for the Old Students of Government Secondary School Afon.

67. Integrity and Judicial Capacity, Critical Factors in Ensuring Good Governance: Being a contribution at the National Seminar on Economic Crime at Abuja on 23^rd August, 2006.

68. Politics without Bitterness: The Only Bedrock of Growth and Development of the Nation: Being a paper delivered at the Ramadan Lecture Organized by Iman Ilorin on 9^th October, 2006.

SEMINAR PAPERS PRESENTED

1. National Law-Seminar Paper presented to LL.M class at O.A.U. Ile-Ife in 1990.

2. Termination of Agency-Seminar Paper presented to LL.M. Class at O.A.U Ile-Ife in 1990.

3. Characterization of Governmental Powers-Seminar paper presented to LL.M. class at O.A.U. Ile-Ife in 1990.

4. Membership in the United Nation-Seminar Paper presented to LL.M. Class at O.A.U. Ile-Ife in 1990.

THESIS/LONG ESSAY:

Jurisprudence, The Nigerian Supreme Court and the Right to Fair Hearing 1979-1989:- LL.M. Long Essay submitted to the Faculty of Law, O.A.U. Ile-Ife unpublished 1990.

OTHER AWARDS:

1. Certificate of Sports Award Honour by the Nigerian Association for Physical Health and Recreation (NAPHER) University of Ilorin Branch, 1989.

2. Honorary Award for Excellency by the Companion 1997.

3. Recognition Award 1997 by Ifetedo Muslim Community.

4. Recognition Award 1997 by Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates Association.

5. Contribution Award by Ifetedo Muslim Community on 23^rd November, 1997.

6. Merit Award by Muslim Women Charitable Association 1998.

7. Nigerian Bar Association Merit Award Outstanding Contribution 1998.

8. Merit Award 1998 by Nigeria Bar Association National.

9. Honorary Fellowship of the Society 1998 by Unilorin Students’ Society.

10. Recognition Award 1999: Presented by Ifetedo Progressive Union (National) on 4^th September, 1999.

11. Merit Award by Muslim Student Society of Nigeria Oyo Area Unit.

12. An Award of Excellence by Nigeria Association of Women Journalists Kwara State Council.

13. Knight of the Law Students Society Award 2000 by the Law Students Society OAU Ile-Ife.

14. Special Award by International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Kwara State.

15. Custodian of the Society Award 2001 by the Press Club of Government Day Secondary School, Alore Ilorin.

16. Merit Award by Muslim Students Society Oyo Area Unit 4^th February, 2001.

17. Merit Megaphone Man of the year 2002.

18. Merit Award by National Association of Muslim Law Students 27^th April, 2002.

19. West Africa International Golden Award for Excellence in Enterprise by West Africa Magazine.

20. Award of Distinguished Lawyer by National Association of Osun State Students Kwara State Chapter.

21. Merit Award Presented by Law Students Society University of Ilorin 19^th July, 2002.

22. Distinguished Advocate of Nigeria Merit Award by Law Society of University of Ado-Ekiti December, 2002.

25. Award of Honour by Final Year Law Students Unilorin November, 2003.

26. ILUMSA distinguished Personality Award by Ilorin University Medical Students Association October, 2003.

27. Nigerian Bar Association Award Enugu Conference 2003.

28. Special award presented by the Postgraduate Student’s Association University of Ilorin 2003.

29. Listed in the “New Who is Who in Nigeria” 2^nd Edition 2003 by Nigerian International Biographical Centre.

30. Listed in Contemporary Who’s Who 2002/2003: Published by The American Biographical Institute United States of America.

31. Distinguished Award of Excellence March, 2004 by Intellectual Group for Defence of Human Rights.

32. Award of Merit as Advocate of Repute: Award presented by the Law Students Society Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife August, 2005.

33. Silver Sponsorship Award: By Section on Legal Practice NBA July, 2006.

34. Distinguished Personality Award: By Kwara State Medical Students Association September, 2006.

35. Meritorious Service Award: By Nigerian Association of Science Students September, 2006.

36. Distinguished Alumnus Award: By Obafemi Awolowo University Alumni Association (Home Branch) December, 2006.

37. Fellow of the Society For Peace Studies And Practice: By The Society For Peace Studies And Practice January, 2007.

38. Gold Award: By Leadership and Followership Development Centre (LEFODEC) March, 2007.

39. National Association of Muslim Health Students (NAMHS) Lautech Branch, Ogbomoso in Recognition of your Laudable Contributions to Health and Islam at Large 9^th September, 2007.

40. Obafemi Awolowo University The Alumni National Honour of Officer of Great Ife 28^th September, 2007.

PROFESSIONAL ATTAINMENT:

1. Appointed a Notary Public by the Chief Justice of Nigeria in 1989

2. Appointed a Senior Advocate of Nigeria September, 1997.

PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT

1. I have conducted many cases before the Supreme Court of Nigeria, the Court of Appeal and the High Courts both States and Federal High Courts.

2. I have represented corporate and individual clients before many commissions of Inquiry and Tribunals.

NATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Co-opted member of the University of Ilorin Council Committee that probed the activities of the Bursary Department of the University November, 1995 to June 1996.

2. Appointed and served as the Sole Judge for the Kwara State Local Government Election Tribunal April-July, 1996.

3. Member of the Kwara State Local Government Election Appeal Tribunal 1997.

4. Member of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Cult activities at Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife 1999.

5. Affiliate Representative on the Council of Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society.

6. Member Kwara State High Court Civil Procedure Rules Review Committee 2004.

7. Chairman Kwara State Law Review Committee September, 2004 to June, 2005.

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES:

1. Member, Nigerian Bar Association.

2. Member, International Bar Association.

3. Member Chartered Institute of Arbitrators of London.

INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT/CONFERENCES:

1. Member of the Rotary District 913 Group Study Exchange Programme to Canada, September-October, 1988.

2. Federal Government Welfare Officer to 1990 Hajj Operation Saudi Arabia

3. International Bar Association Regional Conference Accra Ghana April, 1999.

4. International Bar Association Annual Conference Singapore, October 2007.

SOME CONFERENCES ATTENDED WITH DATES:

1. National Conference, Nigerian Bar Association, 1989-Jos.

2. National Conference, Nigerian Bar Association, 1987-Ibadan.

3. National Conference, Nigerian Bar Association, 1989-Lagos.

4. Nigerian Bar Association Fundamental Human Rights Conference, 1986, Ilorin.

5. Nigerian Bar Association, Ilorin Branch Law Week, 1986.

6. Nigerian Bar Association, Ilorin Branch Law Week, 1989.

7. Nigerian Bar Association, Ilorin Branch 3^rd Biennial Law Week, 1991

8. 10^th Year Anniversary Seminar of Securities and Exchange Commission 23^rd August, 1990.

9. Improvement Performance Seminar for Special Marshals, 4^th August, ’90

10. 6^th Biennial Conference of the Africa Bar Association, Abuja-1991.

11. International Bar Association Regional Conference-Lagos February, 1995.

12. Plenary Conference of all Legal Practitioners in Nigeria” 26^th August, 1997.

13. National Conference of Nigerian Bar Association Abuja 1998.

14. International Bar Association Regional Conference-Accra Ghana April, 1999.

15. National Conference of Nigerian Bar Association Ilorin, August, 1999.

16. National Conference of Nigerian Bar Association Abuja August, 2000.

17. National Conference of Nigerian Bar Association Calabar, August, 2001.

18. National Conference of Nigerian Bar Association Enugu, August, 2003.

19. International Bar Association Regional Conference Lagos 2004.

20. National Conference of Nigerian Bar Association Port-Harcourt, August, 2006.

21. National Conference of Nigerian Bar Association Ilorin, August, 2007.