My Learned Professor, it is a privilege for me to join the
multitude of your admirers, Seniors, Colleagues and Juniors of
yours in this beloved Profession of ours to say a big
congratulation to you on the attainment of Twenty-Five (25) years
of conferment with the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of
Nigeria (SAN) today.
Professor Ilochi Augustine Okafor SAN was called to the Bar in
1978 and admitted into the exclusive club of the inner Bar in
1995.
I recognise that success is not a destination; rather it is a
journey which will always culminate in the accomplishment of one’s
destiny by a determined, committed, dedicated, creative and
productive individual. Professor Ilochi Okafor SAN is a Ford
Foundation Fellow of University of Pennsylvania, a former
Attorney-General of Anambra State, a Law Professor and a former
Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka. He is an
exemplary administrator and a forensic Advocate.
A highly respected leader of the Bar, always cool, calm and
collected. He carries himself with enormous dignity and reverence.
He personifies the values and virtues of the Profession. He is a
mentor to multitude of Legal Practitioners.
I had the privilege of meeting him recently right in his
Chambers at Awka in Anambra State. I marvelled at the exceedingly
warm reception extended to me and my entourage by someone who is by
all definition our Leader and a standard bearer in the
Profession.
I also marvelled at the Olympian height he holds the traditions
of the Profession as our meeting and discussion progressed. As the
Learned Professor was speaking, his words began to paint pictures
in my mind. Indeed, there is a dimension beyond hearing what is
spoken to seeing the spoken words. I saw his spoken words and I
began to challenge myself afresh saying the “journey”
continues.
I wish you many more contributions to the Legal Profession. God
bless you continually.
Dele Adesina SAN
My Learned Professor, it is a privilege for me to join the
multitude of your admirers, Seniors, Colleagues and Juniors of
yours in this beloved Profession of ours to say a big
congratulation to you on the attainment of Twenty-Five (25) years
of conferment with the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of
Nigeria (SAN) today.
Professor Ilochi Augustine Okafor SAN was called to the Bar in
1978 and admitted into the exclusive club of the inner Bar in
1995.
I recognise that success is not a destination; rather it is a
journey which will always culminate in the accomplishment of one’s
destiny by a determined, committed, dedicated, creative and
productive individual. Professor Ilochi Okafor SAN is a Ford
Foundation Fellow of University of Pennsylvania, a former
Attorney-General of Anambra State, a Law Professor and a former
Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka. He is an
exemplary administrator and a forensic Advocate.
A highly respected leader of the Bar, always cool, calm and
collected. He carries himself with enormous dignity and reverence.
He personifies the values and virtues of the Profession. He is a
mentor to multitude of Legal Practitioners.
I had the privilege of meeting him recently right in his
Chambers at Awka in Anambra State. I marvelled at the exceedingly
warm reception extended to me and my entourage by someone who is by
all definition our Leader and a standard bearer in the
Profession.
I also marvelled at the Olympian height he holds the traditions
of the Profession as our meeting and discussion progressed. As the
Learned Professor was speaking, his words began to paint pictures
in my mind. Indeed, there is a dimension beyond hearing what is
spoken to seeing the spoken words. I saw his spoken words and I
began to challenge myself afresh saying the “journey”
continues.
I wish you many more contributions to the Legal Profession. God
bless you continually.
Dele Adesina SAN