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Lawyers, traditional rulers, unions, media moguls, among other eminent Nigerians from all walks of life gathered at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, yesterday, to felicitate with human rights activist, Mr. Festus Keyamo, who was recently elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
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For the over-joyed lawyer, the event turned out not only as an avenue to express his gratitude over his elevation. It also attracted him multiple honours from some stakeholder public who valued his immense contribution to the development of social justice in Nigeria.
In acknowledgement of his strides in the country’s legal sector, a delegation led by Prof. Joe Abugu and Olorogun Jones Binitie – kinsmen of Keyamo, who hails from Uvwie Local Government Area, near Warri in Delta State, bestowed him an award having set the record as the first person to attain the Senior Advocate of Nigeria title in his community.
Similarly, the Alumni Association of Ambrose Alli University, AAU [Formerly known as Bendel State University – where Keyamo obtained a LL.B degree in law] and a union of pensioners, teachers in Lagos both presented him awards in commemoration of his achievement.
Contained in a pamphlet titled, “Profile of Festus Keyamo, SAN, FCIARB (UK) as he takes silk” printed by Keyamo’s office and shared with some of the distinguished guests who attended the ceremony is a chronological narration of how the gifted lawyer achieved a colourful career in law.
In a compendium of commendations showered on Keyamo from the inner bar over his new SAN title, eminent lawyer, Chief Wole Olanipekun, said, “Festus Egwarewa Keyamo, Esq is a highly respected advocate who has cut a niche for himself as a brilliant research-oriented, matured, calm, and respectful legal practitioner…his knowledge of law is deep and profound; while his advocacy is very enchanting…”
I still stand by every word of this testimonial, and excitedly add that he has come to add value to the exalted rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria.”
Accordingly, another respected legal luminary, Femi Falana (SAN), said the legal profession has honoured itself by honouring Keyamo with the SAN title.
“Keyamo’s unalloyed commitment to high ethical standards and moral integrity…I have no doubt in my mind that he will never fail people in the the titanic battle to free them from ruthless oppression by the ruling class.” Falana added
Among the list of those who graced the event are lawyers, Dele Adesina [SAN], Bolaji Ayorinde [SAN]; Rotimi Jacobs [SAN], Oladapo Olanipekun [SAN]; media practitioners, Publisher, TheNewsGuru.com, Mr. Mideno Bayagbon; his counterpart in The Punch newspapers, Wale Aboderin; Chairman of Brilla FM, Larry Izamoje.
Others include entertainers, Paul Okoye of P-Square; Actress, Lilian Bach, and of course the ever thrilling Alter Plate Music CEO, Harrysong, who spiced the evening with lovely songs and exposed to the amazement of the guest, some of the good dance moves the astute lawyer, Keyamo has been keeping while nurturing his career in law.