Celebrating a Distinguished Public Servant: A Tribute to Barrister Malam Fannami mni, by Prof Usman Tar On 28 January 2025, Barrister Malam Fannami mni bowed out of the Borno State Civil Service after 35 years of illustrious and prestigious service to his home state and, by logical extension, the Nigerian state. A Civil Servant with Distinction Barrister Malam Fannami mni - or, "Ya Mallam Fannami" as he is popularly called by younger fellows and mentees - has a number of distinguished accolades under his belt. He is one of the longest...