NBA President Hails Kasunmu as Teacher, Legal Icon
President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, has paid tribute to late Professor Alfred Bandele Kasunmu, SAN, describing him as a great teacher, distinguished Lawyer and
Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has paid tribute to the late Professor Alfred Bandele Kasunmu, SAN. She described him as a great teacher, distinguished lawyer, and patriarch, whose influence will last for generations of Nigerian lawyers. Mrs Badejo-Okusanya, who once worked in Kasunmu's chambers as a law student, recalled the experience as a significant part of her professional journey.
She highlighted Kasunmu's rare status among lawyers, recognizing his ability to build institutions, shape traditions, and establish standards for future generations. Professor Kasunmu passed away on August 9, 2026, at the age of 92. His career encompassed legal scholarship, advocacy, and public service. He served as the Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Lagos, was the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Lagos State, and was one of the early members of the Inner Bar.
He founded Professor A.B. Kasunmu Chambers. Mrs Badejo-Okusanya emphasized that Kasunmu's greatest legacy was not just his titles or achievements, but the lawyers he taught, mentored, and influenced. She urged fellow lawyers to uphold the values he represented, such as excellence, integrity, courtesy, preparation, and commitment to justice.
The NBA President expressed her condolences to the Kasunmu family, honoring him as an extraordinary teacher, a distinguished Senior Advocate, and a true elder of the Nigerian Bar.
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