CJN, Govs  for  Law School Class of 1985 40th Call to Bar Anniversary

Wale Igbintade

The Nigerian Law School Class of 1985 will today celebrate 40 years since their Call to Bar with a grand gala at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, honoring distinguished members of the class and the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, Professor Isa Hayatu Chiroma, SAN.

The milestone event will be graced by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, GCON, alongside her spouse, Chief Akin Kekere-Ekun. Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and Seyi Makinde of Oyo State are also expected to attend as Special Guests of Honour.

International law aca-demic, Professor Fidelis Odita, KC, SAN, will deliver the keynote address.

In a joint statement, Chief Emeka Ngige, SAN, Chairman of the Class, and Mrs. Folashade Alli, SAN, Co-Chair of the Local Organising Committee, said the 40th anniversary will recognise Professor Chiroma’s contributions to legal education in Nigeria.

The event will also celebrate 26 members of the Class who have excelled in law, academia, business, and public service.

Among the honorees are three high court judges, including Hon. Justice Mairo Nasir of the FCT High Court, Hon. Justice Urho Erameh of the Edo State High Court, and Hon. Justice Funsho Lawal of the Kwara State High Court.

Other notable members being celebrated include Victor Esiri Akpoguma, SAN; Mr. Samanja Saleh, Attorney-General of Yobe State; Dr. Olusoji Elias, U.K.-based global corporate lawyer; and Mr. Michael Prest, international oil and gas investor.

The event also recognizes academic contributions from Prof. Uche Jack Osimiri of Rivers State University and Prof. Taiwo Francis Ajala of Lagos State University, alongside private legal practitioners, alternative dispute resolution specialists, and corporate leaders both in Nigeria and abroad.

A key highlight of the evening will be the unveiling of the second phase of fundraising for a medical clinic at the Lagos Campus of the Nigerian Law School, a project spearheaded by the Class of 1985 as part of their commitment to giving back to their alma mater.

The organisers have called on all members of the Class to participate in large numbers for the 5:00 pm gala, promising a memorable celebration of professional excellence, service, and legacy.