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{{Notability|1=Biographies|date=April 2021}}
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| name = Afe Babalola
| name = Afe Babalola
| honorific-suffix = [[Order of the Niger|CON]] [[Order of the Federal Republic|OFR]] [[Senior Advocate of Nigeria|SAN]]
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| birth_place = [[Ado Ekiti]], Southern Region, [[British Nigeria]] (now in [[Ekiti State, Nigeria]])
| birth_place = [[Ado Ekiti]], Southern Region, [[British Nigeria]] (now in [[Ekiti State, Nigeria]])
| nationality = Nigerian
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| citizenship = Nigeria
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* Farmer
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| spouse = Modupe Mercy Babalola
| relatives = [[Bolanle Austen-Peters]] (daughter)
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== 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|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>
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>


== Legal 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.<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>
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.<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 2013, the university was ranked the second best private university in Nigeria and 17 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>
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 ==
== 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.
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 ADR community.
Despite his retirement, he has remained an avid supporter of NICArb and the [[Alternative dispute resolution|ADR]] community.


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Babalola is married to Modupe Mercy Babalola. He has nine 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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[[Category:People from Ekiti State]]
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[[Category:Commanders of the Order of the Federal Republic]]
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[[Category:20th-century Nigerian lawyers]]

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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