Chief Wole Olanipekun Named UNILAG's Governing Board Chairman by President Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, as the pro-chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Board of the University of Lagos (UNILAG). Chief Olanipekun, a renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria, brings vast experience and expertise to the role, having been involved in many landmark legal cases nationally and internationally.

May 20, 2024 - 13:19

Chief Wole Olanipekun Named UNILAG's Governing Board Chairman by President Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, as the pro-chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Board of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, Lagos State. Born on November 18, 1951, in Ikere-Ekiti, Chief Olanipekun boasts an impressive educational background, having attended Amoye Grammar School, Ikere-Ekiti, Ilesa Grammar School, Ilesa, the University of Lagos, and the Nigerian Law School, Lagos.

Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, is the founder and principal partner of Wole Olanipekun & Co. He was conferred with the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) in 1991, recognizing his significant contributions to the advancement of the legal profession in Nigeria. With over 15 years of legal practice experience, Chief Olanipekun is renowned as one of Nigeria’s leading barristers, having been involved in many of the country’s landmark cases and earning international recognition as an expert in Nigerian law.

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Chief Olanipekun's expertise extends beyond legal practice, as he has presented over 100 papers on diverse topics including law, economics, politics, literature, and corporate governance within and outside Nigeria. His practice areas encompass constitutional law, election dispute resolution, arbitration, labor law, commercial litigation, criminal law, and general legal practice.

The Governing Board of UNILAG also includes distinguished members such as Prof. S. E. Ogbeide, Rufai Chanchangi, Chief Mrs. Glory Ekpo-Oho, and Patricia Seubittere Yakubu. This appointment reflects President Tinubu’s commitment to promoting excellence and effective governance in Nigeria’s educational institutions.