WEEK 6 ~ Top 50 most influential Nigerian lawyers

1. Aare Afe Babalola – Founder of Afe Babalola University and a senior advocate of Nigeria.
2. Abubakar Malami – Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice of Nigeria.
3. Adeniyi Akintola – A senior advocate of Nigeria and founder of Adeniyi Akintola & Co.
4. Akinwunmi Ambode – Former Governor of Lagos State and a lawyer.
5. Babatunde Fashola – Minister of Works and Housing and a lawyer.
6. Bolaji Ayorinde – A senior advocate of Nigeria and founder of Bolaji Ayorinde & Co.
7. Dele Adesina – A senior advocate of Nigeria and founder of Dele Adesina & Co.
8. Femi Falana – A human rights lawyer and activist.
9. Festus Keyamo – Minister of State for Labour and Employment and a lawyer.
10. Funke Adekoya – A senior advocate of Nigeria and an arbitration expert.
11. Gbenga Oyebode – A senior advocate of Nigeria and co-founder of Aluko & Oyebode.
12. George Uboh – A lawyer, economist and anti-corruption activist.
13. Idowu Sofola – Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and a senior advocate of Nigeria.
14. Itse Sagay – A professor of law and anti-corruption activist.
15. Jadesola Adeyemi – A senior advocate of Nigeria and founder of Adeyemi & Co.
16. Jimoh Ibrahim – A lawyer, businessman and philanthropist.
17. Joe-Kyari Gadzama – Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association and founder of JK Gadzama & Co.
18. John O. Asein – A senior advocate of Nigeria and founder of John O. Asein & Co.
19. Kemi Pinheiro – A senior advocate of Nigeria and founder of Pinheiro LP.
20. Kunle Ogunba – A senior advocate of Nigeria and founder of Kunle Ogunba & Associates.
21. Mohammed Bello Adoke – Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice of Nigeria.
22. Niyi Akintola – A senior advocate of Nigeria and founder of Niyi Akintola & Co.
23. Olisa Agbakoba – Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association and founder of Olisa Agbakoba Legal.
24. Olumide Akpata – President of the Nigerian Bar Association and founder of Olumide Akpata LP.
25. Paul Usoro – Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association and founder of Paul Usoro & Co.
26. Prof. Ernest Ojukwu – A senior advocate of Nigeria and professor of law.
27. Prof. Yemi Osinbajo – Vice President of Nigeria and professor of law.
28. Rickey Tarfa – A senior advocate of Nigeria and founder of Rickey Tarfa & Co.
29. Rotimi Akeredolu – Governor of Ondo State and a lawyer.
30. Rotimi Jacobs – A senior advocate of Nigeria and former Director of Public Prosecutions.
31. Sam Amadi – A lawyer, academic and former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission.
32. Seyi Sowemimo – A senior advocate of Nigeria and founder of S. P. A. Ajibade & Co.
33. Tunde Fagbohunlu – A senior advocate of Nigeria and founder of Tunde Fagbohunlu & Co.
34. Wale Babalakin – A senior advocate of Nigeria and chairman of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited.
35. Wole Olanipekun – A senior advocate of Nigeria and founder

36. Yusuf Ali – A senior advocate of Nigeria and founder of Yusuf Ali & Co.
37. Zainab Bulkachuwa – Former President of the Court of Appeal of Nigeria and a judge.
38. Zik Obi – A senior advocate of Nigeria and founder of Zik Obi & Co.
39. Abimbola Akeredolu – A senior advocate of Nigeria and founder of The Law Partnership.
40. Bola Ajibola – Former judge of the International Court of Justice and founder of Bola Ajibola & Co.
41. Damian Dodo – A senior advocate of Nigeria and founder of Damian Dodo & Co.
42. Dayo Akinlaja – A senior advocate of Nigeria and founder of Dayo Akinlaja & Co.
43. Ebun Sofunde – A senior advocate of Nigeria and founder of Sofunde, Osakwe, Ogundipe & Belgore.
44. Femi Atoyebi – A senior advocate of Nigeria and founder of Femi Atoyebi & Co.
45. George Etomi – A senior advocate of Nigeria and founder of George Etomi & Partners.
46. Gbolahan Elias – A senior advocate of Nigeria and founder of G. Elias & Co.
47. Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad – Chief Justice of Nigeria.
48. Jibrin Okutepa – A senior advocate of Nigeria and founder of Jibrin Okutepa & Co.
49. Koyinsola Ajayi – A senior advocate of Nigeria and founder of Koyinsola Ajayi LP.
50. Olufunke Adekoya – A senior advocate of Nigeria and an arbitration expert.