Nigerian senior lawyers led by the first female Senior Advocate
of Nigeria, Chief Mrs Folake Solanke will on Thursday February 22,
2018 gather at MUSON Centre, Lagos to celebrate with one of their
own, Mr Dele Adesina SAN as he marks 35 years of his been called to
the Nigerian Bar. Already a lecture and a book presentation are
scheduled to mark the day.
According to a release from his law firm, Dele Adesina LP,
Adesina was called to the bar 35 years ago, established his law
firm 25 years ago, and attained the rank of Senior Advocate of
Nigeria 10 years ago.
An array of leading legal practitioners is expected to engage in
the activities marking the day. Top on the list is Prof Konyinsola
Ajayi SAN who will deliver a lecture titled “Drop the hook: Do not
be afraid”. Prof Ajayi chaired the 2017 annual general conference
of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) which is has been termed the
most successful NBA conference in recent times. He is also a
minister of the gospel as he pastors a Methodist Church in Banana
Island, Lagos. “The objective of this lecture is to build hope in
the young and vibrant Legal Practitioners who we recognize are the
future leaders of the profession. Although the future appears
uncertain and challenging in view of the present economic and other
conditions, that, they can still make it in the profession”, the
release stated.
Other accomplished Legal Practitioners who are expected to join
the Prof Ajayi in the discussions include Chief Wole Olanipekun
SAN, Prof. Fabian Ajokwu SAN, Mrs. Abimbola Akeredolu SAN, Osaro
Eghobamien SAN and Mrs. Christine Sijuwade.
Also, a book titled “New Development in Law and Practise in
Nigeria” conceived and published as a practice book, will be
presented in honour Adesina who is also the Pro-Chancellor, Ekiti
State University, Ado-Ekiti. The book examines a wide array of
topical and contemporary areas of law and practice, which include
but not limited to the following subjects; The Constitution;
Taxation; The Legal Profession; Telecommunication; Energy and
Power; Capital market, Legal framework for foreign investments;
Defamation and The Internet, Money Laundering etc. The book is
expected to make significant contribution to existing and future
jurisprudence of the Nigerian Law, more particularly in the
emerging areas of focus and attention by legal practitioners and
non-legal practitioners in Nigeria.
The book is edited by Prof Adebambo Adewopo of the Nigerian
Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS). It parades senior
practitioners as contributors. This include such Chief Wole
Olanipekun SAN, Chief Mike Igbokwe SAN, Prof. Earnest Ojukwu SAN,
Prof. Yemi Akinseye-George SAN, Prof Paul Idornigie SAN, Dr.
Babatunde Ajibade SAN, Mr. Tayo Oyetibo SAN, Mr. Olu Daramola SAN,
Mr. Dayo Akinlaja SAN and Mr. Olatunde Adejuyigbe SAN.
Others are Prof. Maxwell Gidado SAN, Prof. Jonathan Aremu, Prof.
Abiola Sanni, S.T. Hons SAN, Chief Mike Ozekhome SAN, Femi Falana
SAN, Granville Abibo SAN. Dr Wale Babalakin SAN, the Pro-Chancellor
of the University of Lagos, is expected to present the book to the
public.
The chairman of the event is Chief Folanke Solanke SAN, CON,
FNIALS, the first lady Senior Advocate of Nigeria. Chief Folanke
Solanke is a member of the honourable society of Gray’s Inn,
London, England and a Notary Public.
The event is scheduled to start by 11am.
Nigerian senior lawyers led by the first female Senior Advocate
of Nigeria, Chief Mrs Folake Solanke will on Thursday February 22,
2018 gather at MUSON Centre, Lagos to celebrate with one of their
own, Mr Dele Adesina SAN as he marks 35 years of his been called to
the Nigerian Bar. Already a lecture and a book presentation are
scheduled to mark the day.
According to a release from his law firm, Dele Adesina LP,
Adesina was called to the bar 35 years ago, established his law
firm 25 years ago, and attained the rank of Senior Advocate of
Nigeria 10 years ago.
An array of leading legal practitioners is expected to engage in
the activities marking the day. Top on the list is Prof Konyinsola
Ajayi SAN who will deliver a lecture titled “Drop the hook: Do not
be afraid”. Prof Ajayi chaired the 2017 annual general conference
of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) which is has been termed the
most successful NBA conference in recent times. He is also a
minister of the gospel as he pastors a Methodist Church in Banana
Island, Lagos. “The objective of this lecture is to build hope in
the young and vibrant Legal Practitioners who we recognize are the
future leaders of the profession. Although the future appears
uncertain and challenging in view of the present economic and other
conditions, that, they can still make it in the profession”, the
release stated.
Other accomplished Legal Practitioners who are expected to join
the Prof Ajayi in the discussions include Chief Wole Olanipekun
SAN, Prof. Fabian Ajokwu SAN, Mrs. Abimbola Akeredolu SAN, Osaro
Eghobamien SAN and Mrs. Christine Sijuwade.
Also, a book titled “New Development in Law and Practise in
Nigeria” conceived and published as a practice book, will be
presented in honour Adesina who is also the Pro-Chancellor, Ekiti
State University, Ado-Ekiti. The book examines a wide array of
topical and contemporary areas of law and practice, which include
but not limited to the following subjects; The Constitution;
Taxation; The Legal Profession; Telecommunication; Energy and
Power; Capital market, Legal framework for foreign investments;
Defamation and The Internet, Money Laundering etc. The book is
expected to make significant contribution to existing and future
jurisprudence of the Nigerian Law, more particularly in the
emerging areas of focus and attention by legal practitioners and
non-legal practitioners in Nigeria.
The book is edited by Prof Adebambo Adewopo of the Nigerian
Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS). It parades senior
practitioners as contributors. This include such Chief Wole
Olanipekun SAN, Chief Mike Igbokwe SAN, Prof. Earnest Ojukwu SAN,
Prof. Yemi Akinseye-George SAN, Prof Paul Idornigie SAN, Dr.
Babatunde Ajibade SAN, Mr. Tayo Oyetibo SAN, Mr. Olu Daramola SAN,
Mr. Dayo Akinlaja SAN and Mr. Olatunde Adejuyigbe SAN.
Others are Prof. Maxwell Gidado SAN, Prof. Jonathan Aremu, Prof.
Abiola Sanni, S.T. Hons SAN, Chief Mike Ozekhome SAN, Femi Falana
SAN, Granville Abibo SAN. Dr Wale Babalakin SAN, the Pro-Chancellor
of the University of Lagos, is expected to present the book to the
public.
The chairman of the event is Chief Folanke Solanke SAN, CON,
FNIALS, the first lady Senior Advocate of Nigeria. Chief Folanke
Solanke is a member of the honourable society of Gray’s Inn,
London, England and a Notary Public.
The event is scheduled to start by 11am.