The Pan African Business Forum has announced the appointment of Dr Abubakar Malami SAN, as Chairman of the the Judicial Review and Transformation of African Committees for the initial renewable term of two years .
A statement by the Chairman of Pan African Business Forum Dr Ladislas Prosper Agbesi indicates that the appointment was sequel to the Executive committee Annual General Board meeting held in Johannesburg, South Africa between August 27 to 29th 2024.
Other Appointments approved along with that of Dr Abubakar Malami SAN, during the Annual Board meeting includes that of Pierre Marcel Bonnard as the Executive for New Technology and that of His Excellency Gabriel Mbaga Lima as the Chairman of the Energy and Oil & Gas Infrastructure Committee of PABF.
The Statement further indicates that the Appointment of Immediate past Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Dr Abubakar Malami SAN, reflects his extensive experience in legal advocacy, governance, and his firm commitment to the principles of justice and development across Africa.
As Chairman, Dr Malami will be responsible for overseeing key judicial reviews, ensuring legal standards are maintained, and advising on significant judicial matters within the organization’s member countries.
The Pan-African Business Forum is a private initiative, devised by high level African statesmen and new generation entrepreneurs, Government and multilateral organizations chieftains Academics, diplomats, and civil society leaders in order to accelerate the socio economic development of the continent and governance reforms across the continent.
Dr Malami’s new role will be instrumental in driving these efforts, contributing to the organization’s mission of fostering transparent legal systems that support sustainable development and justice in Africa.
Dr Malami’s deep-rooted experience and his active role in Nigerian justice reforms have positioned him as a strong advocate for justice and reform, and this appointment marks yet another step in his distinguished career in public service.
The Pan African Business Forum also wishes to congratulate him on this remarkable achievement and extends its best wishes for success in this new role saying that the organization are confident that his leadership will lead to the enhancement of judicial processes and the promotion of justice throughout the African continent.
Ibrahim Abubakar Jombali
National Publicity Secretary ,
Khadimiyya for Justice and Development Initiatives.