A legal luminary, Adedayo Adelodun Salman, SAN, Tuesday appraised Nigeria’s legal system, saying it was fast weaning from dependency on foreign cases and laws for survival.
“Gone are the days when we were relying on foreign cases and laws to survive legal hurdles.
“We have become homegrown unlike when we had to rely on foreign cases and other instances to survive.
“Though, we are good, but there is always room for improvement because nothing is permanent,” he stated.
The septuagenarian told newsmen in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital at the public presentation of the book: “Adebayo Oba Adelodun: a Life of Advocacy and Leadership at the Bar” put up by his friends and associates to mark his 20 years at the inner bar.
However, he said, the nation’s legal system though may appear good enough for a sovereign nation, “there’s a reason and room for improvement.”
Adelodun said his next cherished ambition is to dedicate his remaining life to the glory and service of God, saying: “I am above 70 years old, my further ambition is to be closer to Almighty Allah my creator.”
Kwara state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, described the contributions of Adelodun to the legal system and judiciary in general as legendary.
Represented by the state Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Senior Sulyman, the governor said: ” Barrister Adelodun has been and remains a foremost legal icon in Kwara State and we are proud to be associated with him. ”
Other senior aides of the governor that graced the event include the senior adviser/ counselor, Alhaji Saadu Salahu and the special adviser on Special Duties, Alh AbdulRazaq Jiddah.
The Emir of Ilorin, Alh Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, through the Kuliyan Gerin of Ilorin, Prof. Yusuf Ali, SAN, described the celebrant as a “very worthy son of Ilorin. You have always been a good mirror for many others.”
Earlier, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and minister of justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, had eulogised Adelodun, whom he said is perfect for his generation.