Segun Ayinde, Abeokuta
Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, and former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola are set to attend the public presentation of a book honoring the late Prince Bola Ajibola, founder of Crescent University, Abeokuta.
Also expected at the event are leading business magnates, including the President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of BUA/ASR Group, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, and Sir (Dr) Kensington Adebukola Adebutu, alongside other dignitaries.
The book, titled Tribulations & Trophies… In His Own Words, is an autobiography chronicling the life and legacy of Ajibola, a former Attorney General and Minister of Justice of Nigeria and a Judge at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The presentation will take place at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on April 10, 2025.
According to the Chairman of the Bola Ajibola Book Presentation Committee, Prof. Ibraheem Gbajabiamila, the event will bring together top government officials, diplomats, and industry leaders, particularly from the fields of law and education.
“Judge Ajibola’s life’s work, etched in service and dedication, spans a commendable tenure as a jurist, public servant, diplomat, and global advocate for peace,” Gbajabiamila stated.
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“Bola Ajibola stood as a beacon of vision, wisdom, sacrifice, and integrity. His journey—from the humble corridors of Owu Day School, Abeokuta, to the grand halls of the International Court of Justice in The Hague—is truly inspiring,” he added.
The event will be chaired by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, while former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will deliver the keynote address. A special address will be given by Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, and a book review will be presented by Prof. Auwal Yadudu.
Other distinguished guests expected at the event include prominent figures from various sectors, reaffirming the profound impact of Bola Ajibola’s legacy on governance, justice, and education in Nigeria.