All roads leading to highbrow Barnawa in Kaduna metropolis was grounded with heavy vehicular movement as friends, family, associates, colleagues and we’ll wishers converged on the Epitome Event Centre for the Grand Dinner in honour of Barrister Samuel Atung on his elevation to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
The event held on Friday December 17, featured speeches from several eminent personalities, including the Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, represented by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Kaduna Governor’s office, Barrister Kanyip.
Others that extolled the virtues of the latest SAN in Kaduna, were friends, family members and representatives of the Moro’a Development Association.
The colourful dinner was flavoured with musical interlude.
CITATION OF THE CELEBRANT
Samuel Atung was born on the 23rd day of November 1968 in the present day Kaduna Southto the family of Laraba/AtungPolytechnic Road) in the year 1974.
He was later transferred to Yerima ‘D’ Primary School Dutsin-MaHe started his academic journey at St. Augustine Primary School, Tudun Wada, Kaduna (now LEAin the present day Katsina State where he concluded his Primary education in the year 1980.
He gained admission into Government College, Kaduna in the year 1980 and later transferred toGovernment Secondary School Kafanchan where he completed his Secondary education in the year1985.
The thirst for knowledge took his to the defunct College of Advanced Studies (C.A.S) Zaria between1985-1987 where obtained the IJ.M.B Certificate which qualified him for
University admission.
He gained admission into the faculty of Law Ahmadu Bello University in the year 1987 andgraduated in the year 1990 with an LLB (HONS) Degree.
In pursuit of Professional Legal Education, the young Samuel Atung was at the Nigerian Law SchoolVictoria Island in the between 1990-1991 and was called to the Nigerian Bar in the year 1992.
He answered the clarion call of service to the mother land and was accordingly deployed to BenueState in the year 1991 for the compulsory N.Y.S.C Scheme and did his Primary assignment with the Nigeria Legal Aid Council and this no doubt ignited his interest and passion for Litigation.
Upon passing out from the NYSC Scheme, he had a brief stint with the Law Firm of Charles Mafua and Co. of Imam House, Kaduna.
He later joined the law firm of L.M. Jemala & Co, Kafanchan between 1992-1995.
What can be best described as a watershed and epochal event in his Professional Career occurred in the year 1996 when he joined the Law Firm of Messrs. Emmanuel Toro & Co. where his passion and interest in Litigation was rekindled and perfected under the mentorship of the Legendary Emmanuel Toro, SAN who imparted in him the time honoured virtues at the Bar ofdecorum, integrity and diligence in the Practice of Law.
He was Head of Chambers of Emmanuel Toro and Company between the year 2005-2018.
He was Company Secretary/Legal Adviser of Chat Micro Finance Bank between 1995 – 1989.
He is a community spirited individual, and in this regard he was Chairman Moro’a nation of KauraLocal Government, Kaduna State cultural day planning committee for two consecutive years 2014 -2016.
He is an astute Barman whose activism within the Nigeria Bar Association did not go unnoticed as he was elected Secretary Nigeria Bar Association, Kaduna Branch between 2009 – 2011, ChairmanNigeria Bar Association, Kaduna Branch between 2011 – 2013 and N.E.C Representative 2017 – 2019.
In recognition of his impeccable and selfless service to the Bar he has been appointed to serve in different capacity both at the Local and National Levels viz:-Secretary Local Organizing committee Nigeria Bar Association Annual General ConferenceChairman Electoral Committee Arewa Lawyers ForumAlternate Chairman NBA Kaduna Branch Disciplinary Committee
Members
A National Disciplinary Committee, Northern Zone2012-2014 co-opted Member National Executive Committee, NBA. 2019-2021Chairman Public interest Litigation Committee, NBA Kaduna Branch2021 – date
the following positions responsibilities viz-In recognition of his performing centre of fre olan thin kaduna State Government had in the pastReview Committee of the National Assembly
Member Committee to prepare and present Kaduna State Memorandum to the ConstitutionMember Kaduna State Law Review Committee 2013 – 2016.
Member Kaduna State Judicial Service Commission 2015 – 2020in Board Member, Kaduna State Action Committee on AIDS2013-2015.
Board Member Kaduna Multi Door Court House 2014 – 2017.
Apart from the dexterity of his exploits in the field of law, Samuel Atung is an avid believer in thefamily.
He is married to his loving and caring wife, Barr, Mrs. Dorcas Atung and their union is blessedwith five emotionally stable children.• PRECIOUS DORCAS ATUNG- PRUDENCIA DAVITA ATUNG PAULA DANIELLE ATUNG PROSPER DAVID ATUNG PETER DONALD ATUNG
His insatiable quest for knowledge is manifested in the fact that he is currently rounding up his PH.DProgramme at the Faculty of Law, University of Jos.
Samuel Atung, Esq has the rare privilege of having both parents alive. They are the fountains from which he draws inspiration, wisdom and blessings that have propelled his modest progress in life.
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