Business mogul andPresident, Dangote Group of Companies, Alhaji Aliko Dangote,Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami,SAN,immediate past governor of Nasarawa state, SenatorUmaru Tanko Almakuraand the Chief Executive Okocha Group Nigeria, Luka Okocha, wereconferred with Doctorate Degree in Law (Honourary Causa) by the Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

Other awardees are the Group Managing Director of NNPC Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari,anda Kano based business mogul, Alhaji Aliyu Abdulrazak Balarabe

The award ceremony took place on Thursday at the Convocation Center of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

In his address at theoccasion, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Suleiman Bala Muhammad said the award followed the recommendation of the Senate and approval of the University's Council.

He said the award was an acknowledged the enormous contribution of Malami as an outstanding legal professional who meritoriously deserved the conferment of the Doctorate Degree of Law (LLD) Honorary Causa award by the institution.

The Vice Chancellorpointed out that the conferment of the award was an attestation of patriotism demonstrated by Malami in discharge of his duties as the chief law officer of the country.

The Vice Chancellor noted that the conferment of the award was a recognition of Malami's landmark and laudable service to the nation in the legal profession.

While appreciating the honor, Malami congratulated theuniversity on attainment of twenty years (20) years as an educational institution.