The leadership and members of The Companion Muslim group has hailed the decision of UNIABUJA to honour Alhaji Yusuf Alli with an honorary doctoral degree.
The group said in a statement Monday that it is not merely a title but a resounding validation of a lifetime dedicated to compliance with Islamic philosophy manifesting in the pursuit of justice, the advancement of legal scholarship, as well as the enrichment of general human philosophy.
The statement signed by Imam Nojeem Jimoh, the National Amir, and Professor Tunde Akanni, the National Publicity Secretary, said Alhaji Alli is an author of multiple law publications that were well received and often celebrated.
The statement reads: “Prof. Yusuf Ali, SAN, has long been a beacon of excellence in the Nigerian legal temple, seamlessly blending the rigors of active legal practice with uncommon depth of academic inquiry.
“Indeed, we rejoice with the University of Abuja for electing to honour a man who embodies distinctions from different perspectives. As a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, he has remained a formidable force in the courtroom, known for his clinical precision, ethical steadfastness, and unwavering commitment to the Rule of Law.
“Ali’s thorough scholarship ventilated through his contributions to legal literature recently earned him the unprecedented role of a Professor of Practice at the Federal University of Oye Ekiti thus helping to robustly bridge the gap between theory and reality, mentoring generations of lawyers and scholars.
“Beyond the statutes, the Kuliya Ngeri explores the ” why” behind the law, championing social justice and philanthropic causes that reflect a deep-seated love for humanity. Professor Ali stands conspicuously very tall as philanthropist dedicated to opening opportunities to society’s underlings. Not a few tertiary institutions of learning spread across the southwest of Nigeria and Kwara State have benefitted for his unconditional generosity.”
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