Umar Faruq Auwal

A. U. Faruq, Esq. is a Nigerian legal practitioner with a strong commitment to justice, legal excellence, and effective legal representation. He currently practices at Focus-Legal Consult, Legal Practitioners, ADR Specialists, Consultants & Notaries Public, where he is actively engaged in litigation, legal drafting, corporate and commercial transactions, alternative dispute resolution, and general legal consultancy.

With a keen interest in corporate and commercial law, Faruq has experience advising on business formation and structuring, corporate governance and compliance, regulatory requirements, contract drafting and review, and corporate documentation. He is passionate about providing practical, strategic, and solution-driven legal support to businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs.

In addition to his legal practice, Faruq serves as the Chief Legal Officer and Secretary to the Board of CeDiya Pharmaconsult Ltd., where he provides legal and corporate governance support, advises on regulatory and compliance matters, and facilitates effective board administration and corporate decision-making. Committed to continuous learning and professional development, Faruq upholds the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, accountability, and respect for the rule of law in every aspect of his practice. Through his work, he strives to deliver quality legal solutions that promote good governance, business growth, and access to justice.