Senior Advocate unveils new law book
By Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Barrister Ibrahim Abdullahi, on Saturday in Sokoto, unveiled a new law book titled ‘Military Law in Nigeria: A Guide to Practice and Procedure’.
The book was co-authored by Barrister Rashidat Mohammed, Chairperson, Caliphate Bar, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Sokoto State chapter.
The author dedicated the book in honour of Minister of State, Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, who is also a member of the Body of Benchers.
In his message to the event, Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, said the military is central to national security and described the book as indispensable to scholarship and a vital resource for lawyers.
Aliyu, represented by his Deputy, Alhaji Idris Muhammad Gobir, commended the authors for honouring the Minister, whom he described as an excellent representative of the state and the legal profession.
He said that Goronyo has made enduring and impactful contributions to the state and Nigeria.
Speaking at the event, a renowned lawyer, Barrister A. Y. Abubakar, described the author as an erudite scholar and a distinguished legal luminary, saying that the book was timely and invaluable to the field of military law
The Chief Judge of Sokoto State, Justice Muhammad Sa’idu Sifawa, commend3d the authors for honouring the Minister.
He said, ” The gathering is to celebrate one of our own, the Minister. He started his practice here in Sokoto and he has worked at various levels in Sokoto State and in the federal service.
“Barrister Goronyo is resilient ,diligent and energetic. He has been active and he is ever-ready to deliver results in any assignment given to him.”
Justice Sifawa also applauded Sen. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, Sarkin Yamman Sokoto and Senator representing Sokoto North Senatorial District, for having tremendous confidence in the Minister.
The Chairman of the occasion, Sen. Wamakko, remarked that the title of the book is very vital to law practice in Nigeria’.
According to the former Governor of Sokoto State, the book will bolster knowledge and extolled the efforts of the authors.
Sen. Wamakko further commended all those who facilitated the successful conduct of the all-important event.
The author, Barrister Ibrahim Abdullahi, SAN, said he had written nineteen books so far, but only this one was publicly presented.
“This is because of the personality of the Minister,” describing Goronyo as a friend and brother, who has recorded many achievements both at the national and state levels, traversing the executive, Judiciary and the legislative arms of government.
He added the book will serve as a reference guide to the military and the Armed Forces of Nigeria in general.
In a remark, the Minister appreciated the honour and said he owed his success in public service to Sen. Wamakko’s untiring support.
He also commended Gov. Aliyu for his unwavering contributions to the progress and development of Sokoto State, describing him as a “key driver of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in infrastructure, health, education and a myriad of other critical areas.”
