By Shafi’u Yahaya
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Kano State, Hon. Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude, has urged law students of the Nigerian Law School, Kano Campus, Bagauda, to uphold integrity, discipline, and professionalism in their pursuit of legal practice.
He gave the charge at the dinner organised for the students yesterday, stressing that the legal profession goes beyond academic knowledge and demands strong moral character, responsibility, and commitment to justice.
“The legal profession is not only about knowledge of the law, but also about character, responsibility, and commitment to justice,” he said.
Hon. Maude attended the event in his capacity as the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Kano State, and as a member of the Body of Benchers.
The dinner, the first of two mandatory sessions, forms part of the Body of Benchers’ tradition aimed at preparing prospective lawyers for the ethical expectations and professional standards of the Bar.
The interactive session featured engagements between the students and members of the Body of Benchers, who offered guidance and shared experiences as the students prepare for their final examinations and future legal careers.
Other dignitaries present included Alhaji Bashir Dalhatu, Life Bencher, who presided over the dinner; Ibrahim Mohammed, Deputy Director-General and Head of Kano Campus; Hon. Justice Abdu Aboki (Rtd.), former Justice of the Supreme Court; the Chief Judge of Katsina State; the Chief Judge of Jigawa State; the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Kaduna State; as well as other distinguished members of the Body of Benchers.
Hon. Maude commended the organisers for sustaining the tradition, describing it as a vital platform for mentorship and professional development. He also wished the students success in their examinations and future careers at the Bar.
