Bola Ajibola, the former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Nigeria, was a distinguished lawyer, judge, and statesman who made a significant impact on Nigeria’s legal profession and international law.
Here are five things to know about him
1. Career
Prince Bola Ajibola was a notable legal figure in Nigeria, having served as the President of the Nigerian Bar Association and later as the Attorney General and Minister of Justice of Nigeria.
He also served as a Judge of the International Court of Justice before becoming the High Commissioner of Nigeria to the United Kingdom.
2. Accomplishments And Contributions
He was involved in various initiatives to promote peace and justice, including serving as a commissioner on the Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary Commission and chairing a panel to investigate the Jos riots.
Additionally, he established Crescent University, an Islamic and co-educational institution, as part of his contributions to education in Nigeria.
3. Education
Prince Ajibola received his primary and secondary education in Abeokuta at Owu Baptist Day School and Baptist Boys’ High School.
He attended Holborn College of Law, University of London, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in law between 1959 and 1962.
4. Royalty and Birthplace
Prince Ajibola, who was born on March 22, 1934, hails from Owu in Ogun State. He was born to the royal family of Oba Abdul-Salam Ajibola Gbadela II.
5. Recognitions
Also, Prince Ajibola received various international recognitions and appointments during his career, including being a member of the Association of World Lawyers.
The Commonwealth Law Association, Vice President of the Institute of International Business Law and Practice in Paris.
Vice-Chairman of the International Court of Justice in The Hague (1991–1994), and President of the World Bank Administrative Tribunal.
Do you want to know more about his death, please, read: Ex-ICJ Judge, Bola Ajibola Dies At 89.
