By Umar Ismaila, Sokoto
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Barrister Ibrahim Abdullahi, has unveiled a book he authored in honour of the Minister of State, Works, Barrister Bello Muhammad Goronyo.
The book titled, ‘Military Law in Nigeria: A Guide to Practice and Procedure’, was co-authored by Barrister Rashidat Mohammed, Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Sokoto State chapter.
Launcinuthe book, the sokoto state Governor Ahmed Aliyu, said the event was to celebrate excellence and extoll the remarkable contributions of Barrister Goronyo, to the development of Sokoto State and the nation.
Governor Aliyu also said that the contributions of the Minister was an enduring as they are impactful, saying that the book is timely and significant.
He further stated that the military is central to national security, describing the book as indispensable to scholarship in the country.
“The book is a vital resource in Nigeria and it will depend knowledge in this specialized field,” he added.
Also speaking, the Chief Judge of Sokoto State, Justice Muhammad Sa’idu Sifawa, said the gathering was to celebrate the Minister’s contribution to national development.
“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,” he noted.
Justice Sifawa also applauded Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, for ceaselessly believing and having tremendous confidence in the Minister.
The Chairman of the historic occasion, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda 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.
Senator Wamakko who represent sokoto North Senatorial District, further commended all those who facilitated the successful conduct of the all-important event.
The author, Barrister Ibrahim Abdullahi, SAN, recalled that he had written nineteen books so far, saying, “only this one was publicly presented.
“This is because of the personality of the Minister, describing Goronyo as a friend and brother.
Abdullahi also said that the Minister has recorded many achievements both at the national and state levers, 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 vote of thanks, the Minister appreciated Sen. Wamakko for his untiring efforts and his undying commitment to national service.
“Senator Wamakko also stands behind me and if not for him, I wouldn’t have been here now,” he said.
The Minister further commended Governor Ahmed Aliyu for his unwavering contributions to the progress and development of Sokoto State.
“he is a key driver of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in infrastructure, health, education and a myriad of other critical areas,” he added.