By LOVETH AZODO, Lagos
***My Journey To Become A SAN Is Not A Platter, I Applied Thrice – Fagbohun Narrates
The Lagos State University, under the auspices of Faculty Of Law has honoured the Vice Chancellor of the varsity, Professor Adigun Fagbohun PhD with a book written in commemoration of his exaltation to the coveted rank of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
The book ‘Reflection of Dynamics’ which was launched Today at the University’s premise was described by colleagues of the honoree as a tool for innovations and betterment of law in the country and the world at large.
The honoree in response to the honour narrated how he rose to limelight.
He said “A brief tribute to my parents: I am not born with a silver spoon, but my parents gave my siblings and myself what money cannot buy: love, discipline, and good education. On a day like this, i am sure they will be very proud.”
“I tell you that my journey to becoming a SAN is not on a platter. I applied 5 times, before I was eventually given.”
The book was professional written with twenty-one chapters which are arranged into five different areas: public law, corporate and tax law, environmental law, private and property law, international law and jurisprudence focused on current themes in the new frontiers of the law.
According to Olatunde Adejuigbe who presented a review of the book, said that the book underscores the point that the efficacy of law is determined by it’s ability to keep up with the development in the society and the world
“The review highlighs the issues raised in some of the essays to validate the dynamism of the law.”
The innovations of the ACJA 2015 were analysed by Ahmed Raji, SAN in chapter 4 of the book. Defence Attorneys in criminal cases will derive immense benefit from his essay.
He stated that Nigeria continues to grapple with the harsh effects of pollution. The extant laws regulating oil pollution in Nigeria were evaluated in chapter 14 of the book. The major challenge in our nation is not death of law but lack of political will to enforce the laws.
Dr Gbadebo Olagunju rekindles the advocacy for the development of an indigenous African jurisprudence and legal thought in chapter 19.
In his optimism, he opined that the African Union will do well to give a meaningful consideration to these viewpoints.
Furthermore, he said, the general notice is that a man cannot rape his wife as the exchange of marital vows is deemed to be conclusive evidence of consent to her husband’s sexual needs.
“In certain jurisdictions in Europe marital rape is firmly recognised.
The divergence of opinion on the matter and issues pertaining to sexual rights in matrimony are dealt with in the closing chapter of the book.”
He disclosed that the book has a rich content and the contemporary issues covered in the essays lend credence to the dynamism of the law.
“The book is said to be beneficial to law teachers, researchers, legal practitioners and law students across the globe,” he said.