April 23
April 23
PRINCE ADEYEMI ADEFULU - A TRIBUTE
It is with a sad heart that I write these tribute in respect of a giant and quintessential gentleman, Prince Adeyemi Adefulu, who passed on to eternity in the early hours of Saturday 20th April 2024.
Uncle Yemi, as I fondly called him, was a dogged fighter for what he believed in. An astute lawyer and intellectual of no mean feat, he loved his Alma mater, the University of Lagos, Ilishan, his ancestral home where he was born into royalty, Ogun State and the nation, Nigeria.
Prince Yemi Adefulu served meritoriously as National of the University of Lagos Alumni Association between 1992 and 1996. He was at was one of those who, at the early stages of the life of the Association, helped to build the Association to its present enviable status. He later became a Trustee of the Association. It is on record that he was one of those who played a significant role in truncating the unpopular attempt to change the name of the University of Lagos by the government of President Goodluck Jonathan.
His activism started much earlier when in 1970 he was elected President of the University of Lagos Students Union (ULSU). He graduated from the University of Lagos in 1971 with a degree in Law. An astute lawyer, he and his friend, distinguished Senator Dipo Odujirin, co-founded the giant law firm of Odujirin, Adefulu & Co. The partnership has lasted more than 51 years. To sustain a partnership for over five decades is deserving of a special mention in Nigeria and indeed, Africa.
I recall that he was in his early thirties, and it was less than 10 years after graduating from UNILAG, that he was appointed a commissioner in Ogun State under the government of the late Chief Olabisi Onabanjo. In that position, Prince Adefulu put up a stellar performance that belied his age and he was, arguably, the poster boy of that highly successful government.
Since my assumption of office as President (Worldwide) of the University of Lagos Alumni Association, Uncle Yemi was always only a knock away from encouraging and offering me valuable advice on all matters. In fact, in the last few weeks, in spite of his health challenge, he made himself available to help resolve a knotty issue for the Association.
On behalf of my family, the board of Trustees, National Executive Committee and the entire members of the University of Lagos Alumni Association, I commiserate with Mrs. Adefulu and her children. Prince Yemi Adefulu will be sorely missed by all and especially the UNILAG Alumni Association , the IIlishan Community, Ogun State and the entire Nation.
It is with a sad heart that I write these tribute in respect of a giant and quintessential gentleman, Prince Adeyemi Adefulu, who passed on to eternity in the early hours of Saturday 20th April 2024.
Uncle Yemi, as I fondly called him, was a dogged fighter for what he believed in. An astute lawyer and intellectual of no mean feat, he loved his Alma mater, the University of Lagos, Ilishan, his ancestral home where he was born into royalty, Ogun State and the nation, Nigeria.
Prince Yemi Adefulu served meritoriously as National of the University of Lagos Alumni Association between 1992 and 1996. He was at was one of those who, at the early stages of the life of the Association, helped to build the Association to its present enviable status. He later became a Trustee of the Association. It is on record that he was one of those who played a significant role in truncating the unpopular attempt to change the name of the University of Lagos by the government of President Goodluck Jonathan.
His activism started much earlier when in 1970 he was elected President of the University of Lagos Students Union (ULSU). He graduated from the University of Lagos in 1971 with a degree in Law. An astute lawyer, he and his friend, distinguished Senator Dipo Odujirin, co-founded the giant law firm of Odujirin, Adefulu & Co. The partnership has lasted more than 51 years. To sustain a partnership for over five decades is deserving of a special mention in Nigeria and indeed, Africa.
I recall that he was in his early thirties, and it was less than 10 years after graduating from UNILAG, that he was appointed a commissioner in Ogun State under the government of the late Chief Olabisi Onabanjo. In that position, Prince Adefulu put up a stellar performance that belied his age and he was, arguably, the poster boy of that highly successful government.
Since my assumption of office as President (Worldwide) of the University of Lagos Alumni Association, Uncle Yemi was always only a knock away from encouraging and offering me valuable advice on all matters. In fact, in the last few weeks, in spite of his health challenge, he made himself available to help resolve a knotty issue for the Association.
On behalf of my family, the board of Trustees, National Executive Committee and the entire members of the University of Lagos Alumni Association, I commiserate with Mrs. Adefulu and her children. Prince Yemi Adefulu will be sorely missed by all and especially the UNILAG Alumni Association , the IIlishan Community, Ogun State and the entire Nation.