FAMILY, FRIENDS AND ASSOCIATES FELICITATE FORMER DEFENCE MINISTER, ADETOKUNBO KAYODE, SAN
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FAMILY, FRIENDS AND ASSOCIATES FELICITATE FORMER DEFENCE MINISTER, ADETOKUNBO KAYODE, SAN
Family, friends and associates are celebrating a legal icon as well as a former member of the Federal Executive Council in Nigeria, Adetokunbo Kayode, SAN, CON on the occasion of his 64th birthday.
The Ikaram-Akoko, Ondo State-born Adetokunbo Kayode has served the nation in various capacities.
He was Minister of Culture, Tourism and National Orientation, Minister of Labour, Employment and Productivity, Minister of Defence as well as Attorney-General and Minister of Justice.
Various congratulatory messages monitored online described the former President of Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry as a shining light for Akoko land , Ondo State and Nigeria in general.
According to a friend of decades, Professor Soji Adesugba, the celebrant is a rallying point for both younger generations, his contemporaries as well as older generations.
In his words, “Prince Adetokunbo Kayode, SAN has made his mark in various human endeavours as a public servant, legal luminary and political leader”.
Adesugba prayed that heavens will keep presiding over the affairs of his friend of decades.
Similarly, Agbajowo Foundation in a statement signed by its Spokesperson, Iyiola Oluborode said Prince Kayode has been a great encouragement for both the young and old in having faith in leadership in the country.
Oluborode emphasised that the celebrant played significant roles in all public offices where he served and still contributing to socio-economic and political development of his state and the nation in general.
Prince Adetokunbo Adeyinka was born in Lagos, Nigeria on October 31st, 1958.
His early education got underway at the Muslim District Council Primary School Mushin in 1964. After that he attended Pedro Primary School, Shomolu, Lagos and by 1970 he was welcomed to the second oldest school in Nigeria, the reputable CMS Grammar School, Bariga, Lagos.
By 1975 Prince Kayode had moved on to cover his advanced studies at the Polythechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State, and from there he went on to the University of Lagos to study Law.
After earning his Bachelor of Laws Hons Degree (LL. B) in 1981, Prince Kayode gained admission to the Nigerian Bar.
He went through the standard 1 year period of training, and entered as a Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court.
In addition to all of that, the Prince also earned his Post-Graduate Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration from the Chartered Institute of Arbitration, Oxford University, in England.
Prince Kayode enjoyed a very successful legal career, and dealt extensively with commercial, corporate and constitutional law matters.
Over time he rose to become a Senior Advocate of Nigeria within the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee.
He also gained membership to a variety of professional legal associations, such as the International Bar Association, Nigeria Bar Association, Commonwealth Lawyers Association and many others.
The public has been very appreciating of Prince Kayode’s dedication and efforts, and as such he was elected into many different positions, including memberships for the Federal Judicial Service Commission, Council for Legal Education, and Presidential Committee on Democracy and Good Governance.
Furthermore, Prince Kayode has served as Chairman Abuja Branch of the NBA, Chairman of the Human Rights Committee and he became a member of the National Executive Committee of the NBA.
During the small amount of free time he has available, the Prince volunteers for community based projects and enjoys playing golf when possible.
His incredible achievements and commitment to the people have earned Prince Adetokunbo Adeyinka kayode a stellar reputation in Nigeria and internationally.
He continues to be an asset to society and an important member of the legal community.
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