Yusuf Olaolu Ali
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Professor 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]
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.
