Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Mr Yakubu Maikyau SAN; human rights activist, Mr. Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa SAN and justice reform advocate, Mr Emeka Nwadioke have been listed among Nigeria’s Top 100 legal personalities.
The honorees were named among the “Top 100 exceptional and outstanding Nigerian legal personalities with significant contributions to legal education and practice.”
Other honourees include former Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Adeniji Kazeem SAN; Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prosecutor, Dr Wahab Shittu SAN; former NBA General Secretary, Mr Emeka Obegolu SAN; leading chartered arbitrator, Mrs Dorothy Ufot SAN and acclaimed tax expert and University of Lagos (UNILAG) teacher, Professor Abiola Sanni SAN.
Also listed among the Top 100 Legal Personalities are Dr Kayode Ajulo SAN; Mrs Folashade Alli SAN; Mr Adeyinka Kotoye SAN; Professor Ukooh Ikoni (Benue State University); Professor Mojeeb Alabi (Osun State University); Professor Omoniyi Akinola (Redeemer’s University) and Professor Nimah Abdulraheem (University of Ilorin).
Unveiling the honourees at the weekend, the organisers, Legal Eagles Initiatives and LMT Academy, stated that the awards are “based on proven track record of excellence and performance.”
The organisers noted that the awards were aimed at “celebrating hard work and rewarding consistency,” adding that “This Award is a product of our organisational commitment to rewarding hard work and promoting excellence. It seeks to honour personalities and institutions who have distinguished themselves and have made measurable impact within and outside the Legal profession under the year in review.
“Since the maiden edition which was held in 2021, the LIFIN EXCELLENCE AWARDS has earned the reputation of being one of the most prestigious Award within the Legal Industry and beyond. Here’s an opportunity to recognize and celebrate distinguished personalities whose immeasurable achievements inspire hope.”
Voting for the awards commenced on December 26, 2023 and ended on December 29, 2023 while the honourees were announced the next day.
