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{{Short description|Nigerian lawyer (born 1929)}}
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| birth_place = [[Ado Ekiti]], Southern Region, [[British Nigeria]] (now in [[Ekiti State, Nigeria]])
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| relatives = [[Bolanle Austen-Peters]] (daughter)
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'''Afe Babalola''', [[Orders, decorations, and medals of Nigeria|CON]], [[Order of the Niger|OFR]], [[Senior Advocate of Nigeria|SAN]] (born 30 October 1929)<ref>https://www.manpower.com.ng/people/16193/afe-babalola</ref>{{unreliable source?|date=July 2019}}<ref>{{Cite web|title=Complete Firm|url=https://afebabalola.com/|website=Afebabalola & Co|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-26}}</ref> is a [[Nigerian]] lawyer and founder of [[Afe Babalola University]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/that-afe-babalola-university-may-truly-excel/209511 |title=That Afe Babalola University May Truly Excel, Articles |work=Thisdaylive.com |accessdate=June 5, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150713232004/http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/that-afe-babalola-university-may-truly-excel/209511 |archivedate=July 13, 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://dailypost.ng/2015/04/30/aare-afe-babalola-reacts-to-omirin-apc-lawmakers-threat-to-shun-peace-meeting/|title=Aare Afe Babalola reacts to Omirin, APC lawmakers threat to shun|work=Daily Post|accessdate=June 5, 2015}}</ref>
'''Afe Babalola''' {{post-nominals|country=NG|CON|OFR}} {{small|[[Senior Advocate of Nigeria|SAN]]}} (born 30 October 1929)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/people/16193/afe-babalola|title = Afe Babalola biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture}}</ref>{{unreliable source?|date=July 2019}}<ref>{{Cite web|title=Complete Firm|url=https://afebabalola.com/|website=Afebabalola & Co|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-26}}</ref> is a [[Nigerian]] lawyer and founder of [[Afe Babalola University]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/that-afe-babalola-university-may-truly-excel/209511 |title=That Afe Babalola University May Truly Excel, Articles |work=Thisdaylive.com |accessdate=June 5, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150713232004/http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/that-afe-babalola-university-may-truly-excel/209511 |archivedate=July 13, 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://dailypost.ng/2015/04/30/aare-afe-babalola-reacts-to-omirin-apc-lawmakers-threat-to-shun-peace-meeting/|title=Aare Afe Babalola reacts to Omirin, APC lawmakers threat to shun|work=Daily Post|date=30 April 2015|accessdate=June 5, 2015}}</ref>


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==


Afe Babalola was born in [[Ekiti State]] South Western Nigeria. He attended Emmanuel Primary School, [[Ado Ekiti]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Legal Luminary Profile: Aare Emmanuel Afe Babalola, SAN, CON, OFR|url=https://dnllegalandstyle.com/2017/legal-luminary-profile-aare-emmanuel-afe-babalola-san-con-ofr/|last=Ifeoma|first=Peters|date=2017-10-02|website=DNL Legal and Style|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-30}}</ref> He enrolled for the Senior Cambridge School Certificate examination by private study from [[Wolsey Hall, Oxford]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/living-legend-afe-babalola/ |title=A living legend: Afe Babalola}}</ref> He later obtained the A’Level certificate of [[London University]] before he proceeded to [[London School of Economics]] where he received a bachelor's degree in [[Economics]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131128034627/http://www.punchng.com/feature/octogenarian/i-want-to-live-beyond-114-years-afe-babalola/ "I want to live beyond 114 years – Afe Babalola,"] ''The Punch News,'' 4 Aug. 2013.</ref>
Afe Babalola was born in [[Ado Ekiti]] in [[Southern Nigeria protectorate|Southern Nigeria]] (in where is now known as [[Ekiti State]]. He attended Emmanuel Primary School, [[Ado Ekiti]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Legal Luminary Profile: Aare Emmanuel Afe Babalola, SAN, CON, OFR|url=https://dnllegalandstyle.com/2017/legal-luminary-profile-aare-emmanuel-afe-babalola-san-con-ofr/|last=Ifeoma|first=Peters|date=2017-10-02|website=DNL Legal and Style|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-30}}</ref> He enrolled for the Senior Cambridge School Certificate examination by private study from [[Wolsey Hall, Oxford]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/living-legend-afe-babalola/ |title=A living legend: Afe Babalola|date=27 October 2017}}</ref> He later obtained the A’Level certificate of [[London University]] before he proceeded to [[London School of Economics]] where he received a [[bachelor's degree]] in [[Economics]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131128034627/http://www.punchng.com/feature/octogenarian/i-want-to-live-beyond-114-years-afe-babalola/ "I want to live beyond 114 years – Afe Babalola,"] ''The Punch News,'' 4 Aug. 2013.</ref>
He worked briefly at the [[Central Bank of Nigeria]] before he left to the [[University of London]] where he obtained a bachelor's degree in [[Law]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/new/between-obafemi-awolowo-and-afe-babalola/ |title=Between Obafemi Awolowo and Afe Babalola |work=The Nation News |accessdate=June 5, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707073549/http://thenationonlineng.net/new/between-obafemi-awolowo-and-afe-babalola/ |archivedate=July 7, 2015 }}</ref>
He worked briefly at the [[Central Bank of Nigeria]] before he left to the [[University of London]] where he obtained a bachelor's degree in [[Law]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/new/between-obafemi-awolowo-and-afe-babalola/ |title=Between Obafemi Awolowo and Afe Babalola |work=The Nation News |accessdate=June 5, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707073549/http://thenationonlineng.net/new/between-obafemi-awolowo-and-afe-babalola/ |archivedate=July 7, 2015 }}</ref>
In 1963, he was called to the [[Barristers in England and Wales|England bar]], the same year he became a member of [[Lincoln's Inn]], [[London]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/education/at-80-babalola-teaches-law-at-abuad/ |title=at 80 Babalola teaches law at abuad |work=Punch News |accessdate=June 5, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150218111001/http://www.punchng.com/education/at-80-babalola-teaches-law-at-abuad/ |archivedate=February 18, 2015 }}</ref>
In 1963, he was called to the [[Barristers in England and Wales|England bar]], the same year he became a member of [[Lincoln's Inn]], [[London]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/education/at-80-babalola-teaches-law-at-abuad/ |title=at 80 Babalola teaches law at abuad |work=Punch News |accessdate=June 5, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150218111001/http://www.punchng.com/education/at-80-babalola-teaches-law-at-abuad/ |archivedate=February 18, 2015 }}</ref>


== Career ==
== Legal career ==
Afe Babalola began his career at [[Ibadan]], the capital of [[Oyo State]], western Nigeria as a litigation lawyer at Olu Ayoola and Co, law firm. In 1965, after two years of legal practice, he established his own law firm, Afe Babalola and Co. (Emmanuel Chambers).<ref>Michael Omolewa, [https://web.archive.org/web/20160513072904/http://guardian.ng/news/lessons-learnt-from-celebrating-aare-afe-babalola/ "Lessons Learnt From Celebrating Aare Afe Babalola,"] ''The Guardian'' [Nigeria], 15 March 2015.</ref>
Afe Babalola began his career at [[Ibadan]], the capital of [[Oyo State]], western Nigeria as a [[litigation]] lawyer at Olu Ayoola and Co, law firm.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-11 |title=Afe Babalola: A lifetime of achievements |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/01/afe-babalola-a-lifetime-of-achievements/ |access-date=2022-02-27 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-US}}</ref> In 1965, after two years of [[legal practice]], he established his own [[law firm]], Afe Babalola and Co. (Emmanuel Chambers).<ref>Michael Omolewa, [https://web.archive.org/web/20160513072904/http://guardian.ng/news/lessons-learnt-from-celebrating-aare-afe-babalola/ "Lessons Learnt From Celebrating Aare Afe Babalola,"] ''The Guardian'' [Nigeria], 15 March 2015.</ref>
In 1987, he became a [[Senior Advocate of Nigeria]], the highest rank in [[Legal profession]] in Nigeria. He has about twenty (20) Senior Advocates of Nigeria from his Emmanuel Chambers through his mentoring skills<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sunnewsonline.com/new/babalola-bags-university-of-london-lld/ |title=Babalola bags University of London LLD |work=The Sun News |accessdate=June 5, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150801222627/http://sunnewsonline.com/new/babalola-bags-university-of-london-lld/ |archivedate=August 1, 2015 }}</ref> In 2001, he was appointed, Pro-Chancellor of the [[University of Lagos]] by Chief [[Olusegun Obasanjo]], the former [[President of Nigeria]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newtelegraphonline.com/parents-influence-important-to-wards-success-afe-babalola/ |title=Parents' influence important to wards' success –Afe Babalola |work=New. Telegraphonline.com |accessdate=June 5, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706205344/http://newtelegraphonline.com/parents-influence-important-to-wards-success-afe-babalola/ |archivedate=July 6, 2015 }}</ref> He held the position till 2008 during which he emerged as best Pro-Chancellor of Nigerian Universities consecutively in 2005 and 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2010/07/20/i-can’t-prostrate-to-any-monarch-except-alaafin-afe-babalola/|title=I Can’t Prostrate To Any Monarch Except Alaafin|work=PM News Nigeria|accessdate=June 5, 2015}}</ref>
In 1987, he became a [[Senior Advocate of Nigeria]], the highest rank in [[Legal profession]] in Nigeria.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sunnewsonline.com/new/babalola-bags-university-of-london-lld/ |title=Babalola bags University of London LLD |work=The Sun News |accessdate=June 5, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150801222627/http://sunnewsonline.com/new/babalola-bags-university-of-london-lld/ |archivedate=August 1, 2015 }}</ref> In 2001, he was appointed Pro-Chancellor of the [[University of Lagos]] by Chief [[Olusegun Obasanjo]], a former [[President of Nigeria]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newtelegraphonline.com/parents-influence-important-to-wards-success-afe-babalola/ |title=Parents' influence important to wards' success –Afe Babalola |work=New. Telegraphonline.com |accessdate=June 5, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706205344/http://newtelegraphonline.com/parents-influence-important-to-wards-success-afe-babalola/ |archivedate=July 6, 2015 }}</ref> He held the position till 2008 during which he emerged as best [[Pro-chancellor|Pro-Chancellor]] of Nigerian Universities consecutively in 2005 and 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2010/07/20/i-can’t-prostrate-to-any-monarch-except-alaafin-afe-babalola/|title=I Can't Prostrate To Any Monarch Except Alaafin|work=PM News Nigeria|accessdate=June 5, 2015}}</ref>
In 2009, he established [[Afe Babalola University]] to promote education in Nigeria. In 2018, the university won 24 out of 36 prizes at the Nigerian Law School while the No 1 best student emerged from his University.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/education/former-minister-others-applaud-abuads-law-programme/|title=Former minister othhers applaud Abuad law programme|work=Punch News|accessdate=June 5, 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219032911/http://www.punchng.com/education/former-minister-others-applaud-abuads-law-programme/|archivedate=February 19, 2015|df=}}</ref>
In 2009, he established [[Afe Babalola University]] to promote education in Nigeria. In 2013, the university was ranked the second best private university in Nigeria and 17th of 136 universities in Nigeria.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/education/former-minister-others-applaud-abuads-law-programme/|title=Former minister othhers applaud Abuad law programme|work=Punch News|accessdate=June 5, 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219032911/http://www.punchng.com/education/former-minister-others-applaud-abuads-law-programme/|archivedate=February 19, 2015}}</ref>

== Arbitration ==
In 2002, he was inducted as a fellow in the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb). He was president of the institute from 2017 to October 2021.<ref name="Fabian Ajogwu succeeds Aare Afe Babalola as NICArb President">{{cite web |last1=The Guardian |title=Aare Afe Babalola hand over NICArb to Fabian Ajogwu |url=https://guardian.ng/appointments/c29-appointments/nicarb-elects-ajogwu-as-president/ |website=The Guardian |date=12 October 2021 |access-date=25 April 2023 |ref=Aare Afe Babalola hand over NICArb to Fabian Ajogwu}}</ref> He made significant contributions towards the growth of the institute during his tenure.
Despite his retirement, he has remained an avid supporter of NICArb and the [[Alternative dispute resolution|ADR]] community.


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Babalola has wonderful children, including [[Bolanle Austen-Peters]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Afe Babalola Biography / Profile |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/people/16193/afe-babalola |website=Afe Babalola |accessdate=22 January 2020}}</ref>
Babalola is married to Modupe Mercy Babalola. He has nine children, including [[Bolanle Austen-Peters]] and Folashade Alli (SAN).<ref>{{cite web |title=Afe Babalola Biography / Profile |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/people/16193/afe-babalola |website=Afe Babalola |accessdate=22 January 2020}}</ref>


==Footnotes==
==Footnotes==
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Latest revision as of 06:42, 13 September 2024

Afe Babalola
CON OFR SAN
Born (1929-10-30) 30 October 1929 (age 95)
Ado Ekiti, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now in Ekiti State, Nigeria)
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigeria
Alma materLondon University,
Occupations
  • Lawyer
  • Farmer
  • Educationist
  • Educational administrator
Years active1963–Present
OrganizationAfe Babalola University
SpouseModupe Mercy Babalola
Children9
RelativesBolanle Austen-Peters (daughter) Folashade Alli(SAN) (daughter)
Awards
Websitewww.afebabalola.com

Afe Babalola CON OFR SAN (born 30 October 1929)[1][unreliable source?][2] is a Nigerian lawyer and founder of Afe Babalola University.[3][4]

Early life and education

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Afe Babalola was born in Ado Ekiti in Southern Nigeria (in where is now known as Ekiti State. He attended Emmanuel Primary School, Ado Ekiti.[5] He enrolled for the Senior Cambridge School Certificate examination by private study from Wolsey Hall, Oxford.[6] He later obtained the A’Level certificate of London University before he proceeded to London School of Economics where he received a bachelor's degree in Economics.[7] He worked briefly at the Central Bank of Nigeria before he left to the University of London where he obtained a bachelor's degree in Law.[8] In 1963, he was called to the England bar, the same year he became a member of Lincoln's Inn, London.[9]

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Afe Babalola began his career at Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, western Nigeria as a litigation lawyer at Olu Ayoola and Co, law firm.[10] In 1965, after two years of legal practice, he established his own law firm, Afe Babalola and Co. (Emmanuel Chambers).[11] In 1987, he became a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, the highest rank in Legal profession in Nigeria.[12] In 2001, he was appointed Pro-Chancellor of the University of Lagos by Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, a former President of Nigeria.[13] He held the position till 2008 during which he emerged as best Pro-Chancellor of Nigerian Universities consecutively in 2005 and 2006.[14] In 2009, he established Afe Babalola University to promote education in Nigeria. In 2013, the university was ranked the second best private university in Nigeria and 17th of 136 universities in Nigeria.[15]

Arbitration

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In 2002, he was inducted as a fellow in the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb). He was president of the institute from 2017 to October 2021.[16] He made significant contributions towards the growth of the institute during his tenure. Despite his retirement, he has remained an avid supporter of NICArb and the ADR community.

Personal life

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Babalola is married to Modupe Mercy Babalola. He has nine children, including Bolanle Austen-Peters and Folashade Alli (SAN).[17]

Footnotes

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  1. ^ "Afe Babalola biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture".
  2. ^ "Complete Firm". Afebabalola & Co. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
  3. ^ "That Afe Babalola University May Truly Excel, Articles". Thisdaylive.com. Archived from the original on July 13, 2015. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  4. ^ "Aare Afe Babalola reacts to Omirin, APC lawmakers threat to shun". Daily Post. 30 April 2015. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  5. ^ Ifeoma, Peters (2017-10-02). "Legal Luminary Profile: Aare Emmanuel Afe Babalola, SAN, CON, OFR". DNL Legal and Style. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
  6. ^ "A living legend: Afe Babalola". 27 October 2017.
  7. ^ "I want to live beyond 114 years – Afe Babalola," The Punch News, 4 Aug. 2013.
  8. ^ "Between Obafemi Awolowo and Afe Babalola". The Nation News. Archived from the original on July 7, 2015. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  9. ^ "at 80 Babalola teaches law at abuad". Punch News. Archived from the original on February 18, 2015. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  10. ^ "Afe Babalola: A lifetime of achievements". Vanguard News. 2022-01-11. Retrieved 2022-02-27.
  11. ^ Michael Omolewa, "Lessons Learnt From Celebrating Aare Afe Babalola," The Guardian [Nigeria], 15 March 2015.
  12. ^ "Babalola bags University of London LLD". The Sun News. Archived from the original on August 1, 2015. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  13. ^ "Parents' influence important to wards' success –Afe Babalola". New. Telegraphonline.com. Archived from the original on July 6, 2015. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  14. ^ "I Can't Prostrate To Any Monarch Except Alaafin". PM News Nigeria. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  15. ^ "Former minister othhers applaud Abuad law programme". Punch News. Archived from the original on February 19, 2015. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  16. ^ The Guardian (12 October 2021). "Aare Afe Babalola hand over NICArb to Fabian Ajogwu". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  17. ^ "Afe Babalola Biography / Profile". Afe Babalola. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
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