By Sodiq Adelakun
In a remarkable achievement, nine alumni of the Lagos State University (LASU) Faculty of Law have been appointed judges of the Lagos High Court.
This historic feat was announced by the institution on its X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, revealing that the nine are part of the 13 judges recently appointed to the Lagos State High Court.
According to LASU, this is the highest number of alumni appointed as judges at a given time, a testament to the institution’s commitment to producing exceptional legal professionals.
The newly appointed judges will bring their expertise and knowledge to the Lagos High Court, contributing to the fair administration of justice in the state.
According to the statement, the number is the highest ever recorded at a given time by the institution.
The statement read partly, “The alumni include Hon. Justice Sunmonu Tunde Bashiru, Hon. Justice Alebiosu Olawale Lawal, Hon. Justice Anjorin-Ajose Tanimola Abdulwaheed, Hon. Justice Muyodeen Abdul-Raheem Tejumade, Hon. Justice George Alfred Akingbola, Hon. Justice Balogun Adegboyega Ganiu, Hon. Justice Badejo-Okusanya Yewande Jokotola, Hon. Justice Ojuromi Nalirat Olayinka Oluwatosin and Hon. Justice Adewale Russel Musiliu.
“The nine were part of the 13 judges recently appointed into the Lagos State High Court, a feat made more remarkable by the fact that the number is the highest ever recorded from the university at any given time in history.”
While congratulating the new judges, Vice Chancellor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello remarked that being appointed to such a prestigious position is no small achievement.
“It is a testament to their hard work, sacrifice, and dedication to the noble profession of law, as well as their significant contributions to the Lagos State judiciary.”
Olatunji-Bello credited the judges’ accomplishments to the strong foundation of excellence at the university’s Faculty of Law, which helped shape their careers. She urged them to uphold the highest standards and serve with integrity and the fear of God in their new roles.