Caliphate Bar Honours Senator Aliyu Wamakko With Outstanding Leadership Award

By Bashar Abubakar  

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Sokoto State Branch, a.k a the Caliphate Bar, has conferred an Outstanding Leadership Award upon the Sarkin Yamman Sokoto,

Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko.

 The recognition underscores the senator's significant contributions and unwavering support for the legal profession in the state.

The award presentation was held at the senator's residence in Gawon Nama, Sokoto, where it was delivered by the Chairperson of the NBA Sokoto Branch. 

 Rashidat Muhammad.

Barrister Muhammad was accompanied by legal practitioners, including Jacob Ochidi, SAN and G.M. Gana, SAN, who hold considerable respect within the legal community.

Speaking on the occasion, Muhammad noted that the primary purpose of the visit was to express gratitude to Senator Wamakko for his steadfast support of the NBA over the years. 

According to her, the senator's contributions have had a profound impact on the association's operations and objectives.

Also speaking, Barrister Ochidi, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, reflected on Senator Wamakko's long-standing support for the NBA, dating back to 1999, adding that Wamakko's generous donation of an 18-seater bus, greatly facilitated the association's daily activities. Moreover, Ochidi noted that Wamakko was the pioneering governor to allocate one million Naira monthly imprest to the NBA, a gesture that significantly bolstered the association's resources.

Ochidi further commended the Senator for hosting the National Executive Council, NEC, meeting of the NBA in Sokoto, solidifying his commitment to the legal profession. 

He further praised the Senator for his annual advocacy in securing the release of inmates from correctional facilities, illustrating a compassionate approach to justice and rehabilitation and urged continued collaboration and support from the senator to enable the NBA fulfil its mandates effectively.

Furthermore, another prominent legal practitioner in the state, Barrister G.M. Gana, SAN, acknowledged the longstanding and fruitful relationship between the NBA and Senator Wamakko, describing the relationship as mutually beneficial. He also, emphased the importance of continued synergy between the legislator and legal practitioners.

Responding, Senator Wamakko expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the honour bestowed upon him by the NBA Sokoto branch. 

He conveyed his deep appreciation for the recognition, acknowledging that while he is not a lawyer by profession, he has cultivated a strong interest in legal matters through his interactions with numerous esteemed legal professionals over the years. 

He recalled influential figures within the legal community, including Chief Bayo Afode, Chief Solomon Olodo, Abdulrahman Adeyeyi, Wale Adedabo,Solomon Alimusanya among others. He affirmed the rich network of collaboration within the profession.

Senator Wamakko reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the NBA's initiatives in Sokoto and pledged to continue his efforts towards enhancing the activities and effectiveness of the association.

Wamakko later inspected the vehicle donated to the council by Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto recently.

The courtesy visit and award presentation were attended by various executive members of the NBA and senior legal practitioners, highlighting the unity and collective purpose within the legal community.