Yusuf Olaolu Ali

Mallam Yusuf Olaolu Ali (born September 7, 1956), SAN is a Nigerian lawyer or law advocate, called to the Nigerian Bar in 1983. He is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria.^[1] He is the first Kuliyan Ngeri of the Ilorin Emirate (the number one legal advice of the Emirate), a title conferred upon him by the Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Kolapo Sulu-Gambari for his remarkable contribution to the growth and development of the Ilorin emirate.^[2]

Early life and education

Yusuf Ali was born to Alhaji Bisiriyu Olayiwola Ali, of Ilare quarters Ifetedo, in Ife South Local Council of Osun state.

Career

He has served as the chairman and Editor-in-Chief of the Nigerian Bar Journal.^[3] He has authored many books including "Anatomy of Corruption In Nigeria: Issues, Challenges, And Solutions"^[4] and "Two Decades Of Forensic Advocacy At The Inner Bar in Printprint".^[5]

He is not only a legal icon but also a philanthropist,^[6] making contributions to humanity through the vehicle of the Yusuf Ali Foundation.

Achievements

Mallam Yusuf Olaolu Ali, is one of the most decorated Nigerian lawyers in history.^[3] A few of the awards conferred on him are:

• Lifetime Achievement Award by the Governing Board of Editors of the American Biographical Institute
• West Africa International Golden Award for Excellence in Enterprise
• Award of Excellence presented by AIESEC ILORIN
• Award of Excellence as a Doyen of Legal Luminary in Nigeria by Nigerian Vogue
• Special Award by FIDA KWARA
• Award of Excellence by the National Association of Muslim Law Students, National Headquarters, Abuja.
• Distinguished Personality Award presented by the Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan
• Merit Award by the Nigerian Institute of Management, Kwara State Branch
• Award of Excellence by the National Association of Polytechnic Students
• Award of Excellence by the Students’ Union of the University of Ilorin
• Award of Exemplary Leadership and Service by Rotary Club, Ilorin
• Merit Award by the Ibadan Boys High School Old Boys Association
• Merit Award by All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools, Osun State Branch
• Kwame Nkrumah Leadership Award of 2010 Africa Legal Icon by All Africa Students’ Union
• Award by the NBA Women's Forum for Immense Contribution and Activities to the Forum
• Police Friendly Award 2009 by the KWARA State Police Command
• Kwame Nkrumah Leadership Award on Education Per Excellence/Icon of Societal Development by the West African Students’ Union
• Commander of Great IFE, (COI) by the OBAFEMI Awolowo Universityuniversity national Alumni.
• Honorary Degree of Doctor Of Letters (Honoris Causa) of Al HIKMA University

Membership

Yusuf Ali SAN is a member of professional bodies such as:^[7]

• Nigerian Bar Association
• International Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• Commonwealth Lawyers Association
• Nigerian Body of Benchers