An Islamic group, The Companion has congratulated senior lawyer, Prof Yusuf Olaolu Ali SAN on the conferment of an honorary Doctor of Laws Degree on him by the Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja(former University of Abuja).
In a congratulatory letter signed by the group’s National Amir, Imam Nojeem Jimoh, and National Publicity Secretary, Prof Tunde Akanni, the group said the conferment on Ali is a “genuine plaudit for the deserving”.
The letter reads:
“The Leadership and the entire members of The Companion Muslim group hereby thank Allah and congratulate a worthy mentor, brother and consistent professional of decades, Mallam Yusuf Olaolu Ali, Kuliya Ngeri of Ilorin, on the recently announced Honorary PhD for him.
We wish to register the fact this recognition 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.
Author of multiple law publications well received and often celebrated, 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 honor 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
We join his family and other well-wishers in celebrating this milestone. This honorary PhD is a fitting tribute to a man who continues to serve as a compass for the legal profession and a pillar of intellectual integrity.
Congratulations, Prof. Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN, PhD (Honoris Causa)! May your light continue to shine and inspire”.
The conferment will take place on Apri 18, 2026 during convocation ceremony of the University.
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