Kwara hails ex-CJ Kawu’s appointment as Legal Aid Council DG
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has extended his hearty congratulations to the former Chief Judge of the state, Hon. Justice Sulyman Durosinloun Kawu, on his appointment as chairman of the Governing Board of the Legal Aid Council.
The governor’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement signed by the his Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Mashood Agboola, on Wednesday in Ilorin.
In the message, the governor described Justice Kawu as a great jurist with unblemished character and integrity.
“He had served the state with honour for many years until his retirement. We believe that this national assignment is a deserving honour for his service, and we are confident that he will serve the nation most diligently as the Council’s DG,” the statement read.
Governor AbdulRazaq also conveyed the gratitude of Kwara State residents to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the appointment extended to the retired jurist.
He equally wished Justice Kawu a successful tenure at the Legal Aid Council, praying for Allah to preserve him and give him good health.
Former Chief Judge of Kwara State, Justice Kawu, is a seasoned jurist with decades of experience in Nigeria’s judicial system.
His appointment as Director-General of the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria is expected to leverage his extensive judicial experience in expanding legal assistance for indigent Nigerians and improving access to justice nationwide.
