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Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro SAN Set to Speak at the 2025 NBA-SPIDEL Annual Conference.  The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) has unveiled one of its key speakers for the 2025 Annual Conference, and the announcement has been met with excitement across the legal community. Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN distinguished Senior Advocate, Life Bencher, Past General Secretary of the NBA, and respected bar leader, will be speaking at this year’s conference themed  “A Banner Without Stain: Justice • Accountability • Development.” Holding from 1st to 5th December 2025 at the prestigious Ibom Resort & Golf Hotel, Uyo, the SPIDEL Conference is widely recognized as the premier national gathering for legal minds committed to public interest advocacy, democratic accountability, and progressive national development. This year’s theme strongly aligns with Aare Akinboro’s long-standing values: a principled bar, ethical leadership, and...

Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN Shares Insightful Perspectives at NBA Lagos Joint Remuneration Townhall Meeting.  At the recent NBA Lagos State Branches Joint Remuneration Committee Townhall Meeting, the conversation on strengthening the enforcement of the Legal Practitioners Remuneration Order gained remarkable depth as Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN joined other distinguished speakers to examine practical pathways toward a unified compliance framework for Lagos lawyers. The Townhall, themed “Enforcement of the Legal Practitioners Remuneration Order: Charting a Unified Compliance Framework for Lagos State,” brought together seasoned practitioners and bar leaders committed to building a more dignified, consistent, and sustainable professional environment. Aare Akinboro’s Perspective: Enforcement Must Be a Collective Duty Speaking on the realities of remuneration enforcement, Aare Akinboro emphasized that the strength of the Remuneration Order lies not just in its...

Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN Graces the Opening Ceremony of the 2025 FIDA Nigeria Annual General Conference as the World Begins the 16 Days of Activism.  Today in Lagos, as the world marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, the legal community gathered for the opening ceremony of the 2025 FIDA Nigeria Annual General Conference.  Among the distinguished guests who graced the event was Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, a steadfast ally of FIDA and a consistent advocate for justice, dignity, and the protection of women and children. The conference theme, “Bridging Gaps, Building Futures: Women’s Rights, Justice and Sustainable Development in Nigeria,” aligns powerfully with the global campaign calling for an end to all forms of violence against women and girls. In a season where the world is paying closer attention to safety, inclusion, and rights, Aare’s presence reaffirmed his enduring belief that justice begins with protection. From...

FIDA NIGERIA, ABUJA BRANCH, CELEBRATES A LONGSTANDING ALLY - AARE OLUMUYIWA AKINBORO - ON HIS 60TH BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY.  On behalf of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria, Abuja Branch, we extend our warmest congratulations and heartfelt felicitations as you mark this remarkable milestone.  Today, we celebrate not just a birthday, but a legacy of service, the kind that makes us smile proudly and say, “Yes, that is our Aare.” A distinguished legal practitioner, a generous mentor, a principled Life Bencher and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, you have contributed to strengthening our profession and lifting many across the bench and bar (sometimes with wisdom, sometimes with humour, but always with heart). We honour your decades of unwavering dedication to the rule of law, access to justice, and professional excellence, from founding and leading a respected practice, to sharing your wisdom far and wide as a speaker, mentor and bar leader.  You...

AARE OLUMUYIWA AKINBORO, SAN: THE GENTLE LION AT THE BAR (A Birthday Tribute to a Visionary Leader and Bridge Builder) By Muritala O. Abdul-Rasheed, SAN, Ph.D (Murray) and Mutalubi Ojo Adebayo, SAN As the sun rises today November 21, 2025, it will do so with a golden glow for many within and outside the legal community. Today marks the birthday of one of the Nigerian Bar’s finest gentlemen, Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, a Lawyer, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Life Bencher, Fellow Chartered Institute of Arbitration UK, Leader, Philanthropist, and Statesman in every sense of the word. For those who have walked with him in friendship or in professional service, this day is far more than a date on the calendar, it is a moment to celebrate an extraordinary life of impact, integrity, and quiet greatness. Few men embody the ideals of the Bar as Aare Akinboro does, brilliance without arrogance, power without pride, and influence without intimidation. His life’s trajectory reflects th...

Birthday Salute to Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN.  Today, we celebrate a man whose name has become a standard, a compass, and a quiet revolution within the Nigerian legal community. At 60, Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN stands not merely as a distinguished senior advocate, but as a builder of people, a cultivator of young minds, and a gentleman whose leadership is rooted in service, empathy, and unwavering integrity. Aare’s journey is the story of deliberate excellence. His life shows us that true greatness is not loud, it is consistent. It is in the late nights spent guiding young lawyers. It is in the steady hands he offers during moments when the Bar needs clarity. It is in the generosity of spirit that has shaped countless careers without fanfare. It is in the courage to lead with grace when noise is easier. At The Street Lawyer NG, we honour Aare not just for what he has achieved, but for who he is: A mentor who listens. A leader who uplifts. A visionary who builds br...

A Birthday Tribute to Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, FCIArb(UK), FCIMC, Life Bencher, Past General Secretary, Nigerian Bar Association and Chairman emeritus NBA Abuja On His 60th Birthday Today, it gladdens me as I join countless voices across Nigeria and beyond in celebrating a man whose life and career continue to elevate the standards of leadership, service, and professional excellence Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN as he marks this special diamond  milestone birthday. Aare Akinboro is not just a distinguished Senior Advocate of Nigeria; he is a stabilising force within the legal profession, a moral compass in times of uncertainty, and a bridge-builder whose influence spans generations. His unwavering commitment to the bar is matched  by his compassion for humanity and service  to the bar. In every position he occupies, he exemplifies a rare blend of brilliance, humility, and integrity, the true hallmarks of statesmanship. Those privileged to work closely with...

Leadership, Responsibility, and the Call to Justice: A Reflection from the FIDA Abuja Law Week Opening.  At the 2025 FIDA Abuja Law Week opening ceremony, Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN delivered a goodwill message rooted in values that guide every serious member of the legal profession, responsibility, ethical leadership, and service to humanity. Referencing the creation story in Genesis 1 and 2, Aare highlighted a principle that sits at the foundation of justice: every human being carries inherent dignity and value. This truth is not about gender, politics, or preference, it is about the shared identity that compels us as lawyers to uphold fairness, protect rights, and strengthen the society we serve. Aare’s reflections were not directed at one group or demographic. They were a reminder to all legal professionals, men and women across every branch, that leadership begins with character and ends with service. He emphasized that: Justice requires responsibility. Leadershi...

A Judiciary Anchored on Courage and Integrity, A Call from Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN.  There are moments in the life of a profession when silence becomes complicity, and courage becomes the only true form of service. At the 2025 Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association, Akure Branch, Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, Life Bencher, delivered a powerful reflection on what it means to protect the soul of justice in uncertain times. Speaking on the theme “Judicial Independence and Accountability: Realities of the Time,” Aare Akinboro reminded the legal community that judicial independence is not a favour dispensed by any arm of government, it is a sacred trust that must be defended by those who swore to uphold the law. “A judiciary cannot be independent in a culture that rewards silence over courage,” he declared. “We must reawaken the Bar’s duty as both defender and conscience of the Bench.” His message pierced through the formalities of the event and reached th...

Project Bar Champions Digital Justice at YLF Gwagwalada Summit. The call for a modern, efficient, and technology-driven justice system echoed powerfully at the Young Lawyers Forum (YLF) Gwagwalada Summit, themed “Embracing the Digital Criminal Justice System in Nigeria.” Representing a bridge between innovation and advocacy, Project Bar made a strong presence at the event, with its signature caps spotted across the hall and its spirit of mentorship, reform, and forward-thinking leadership felt throughout the discussions. The summit brought together legal professionals, scholars, and technology experts to dissect one of Nigeria’s most urgent conversations: how to integrate technology into the justice system without compromising due process, accountability, or human rights. In a goodwill message delivered on behalf of Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, FCIArb(UK), FCIMC, Life Bencher, the distinguished Senior Advocate commended the Young Lawyers Forum for their forward-looking ini...