Thirty Years In The Inner Bar: A Tribute From Afe Babalola & Co. To Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, S.A.N., Attorney General Of The Federation

On August 27, 1996, Afe Babalola & Co. celebrated a historic milestone when one of their own, Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, became the youngest Senior Advocate of Nigeria at just 36 years old. His journey to this prestigious rank began 30 years earlier, when he joined the firm as a young corp member during his National Youth Service Corps program. Impressed by his determination, intelligence and work ethic, the firm retained him even after his service year, and his rise through the ranks was swift and meteoric.

In the eyes of his mentor, Aare Afe Babalola, PRINCE Fagbemi was described as a highly talented, intelligent and industrious young man who excelled as a fearless and adventurous lawyer. His fearlessness on the courtroom stage, coupled with his ability to construct elegant and devastating arguments, set him apart from his peers. His colleagues and mentors revered him not only as a competent lawyer, but also as a brother, mentor, and standard-bearer within the firm.

Today, Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi serves as the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. His accomplishments are a testament to the values of hard work, merit, and uncompromising excellence that have been instilled in Afe Babalola & Co. from its inception. As the firm commemorates the 30th anniversary of Prince Fagbemi's elevation to the Inner Bar, they celebrate his extraordinary career and express their gratitude to God for the blessings that have accompanied his life and professional journey.