In honour of late Akeredolu, Ibadan NBA launches bar centre

The late Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akerdolu

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ibadan Branch, on Wednesday, inaugurated a two-storey bar centre annex in honour of late Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the branch also named the bar centre annex after the late governor.

The bar centre annex is located at the NBA, Ibadan Branch premises.

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, said at the inauguration that Akeredolu was a great Ibadan bar man and an outstanding personality.

Ariwoola said that the late Ondo State governor deserved to be honoured because of the sacrifices he made.

The CJN praised NBA, Ibadan, led by Mrs Folasade Aladeniyi for being outstanding.

“The chairman, Aladeniyi, has done wonders even as a woman.

“Akeredolu really deserved what the branch has done for him.

“He is not here but I know his spirit and family will be happy for this.

“May God bless and reward everyone who ensured that this project was completed,” Ariwoola said.

The Attorney-General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), remarked that Akeredolu worked tirelessly to see that NBA was given a prime place in Nigeria.

He urged NBA members to emulate the late governor’s diligence and selflessness.

“We have seen how he is being appreciated today.

“Others have to advise themselves and follow his good lifestyle.

“I thank Ibadan NBA for building and naming the annex after him,” Fagbemi said.

The Oyo State Chief Judge, Justice Iyabo Yerima, praised the NBA branch and other stakeholders for completion of the building.

Akeredolu’s widow, Betty, said that her late husband dedicated his life to the service of all.

She said that her husband transformed Ondo State through his visionary and innovative projects while fostering peace and harmony.