Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti, has congratulated Mr Wale Fapohunda, the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, and Senator Tony Adeniyi on their elevations as Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN).
Fayemi, in a statement on Friday in Ado-Ekiti by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, described their elevations as a remarkable achievement.
The Governor said the senior lawyers merited the elevation, having paid their dues in the legal profession where they have posted excellent records over the years.
According to him, their elevation is a product of years of diligence and devotion to their profession of choice, part of the values for which Ekitis are known.
Fayemi hailed the state Attorney General for several innovations he had introduced to the office which has led to a remarkable turn around in the administration of justice in the state.
“This development had continued to impact positively on the people’s lives,” he said.
Fayemi, also the Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum, said he was convinced that Fapohunda’s elevation as a silk would further enrich the judicial system in the state.
On Senator Adeniyi, Governor Fayemi said the elevation of the former Senator who represented Ekiti South Senatorial District between 2011 and 2015, is a welcome development.
He described the former lawmaker as a legal practitioner of repute who is worthy of the new rank.
“Both Fapohunda and Adeniyi are distinguished Ekiti sons who rose to the top of their professional callings by dint of hard work and commitment to professionalism.
“Their elevation is a reward for their diligence. This, I believe, would also spur our young ones to dare to dream and work for the realisation of their dreams,” Fayemi added.
“This couldn’t have come at a better time than now when the State is in a celebration mood, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the creation of Ekiti State.
The Governor also congratulated others who made the list of 72 eminent lawyers that got elevated as SANs, urging them to use their new status to ensure the enthronement of justice and fairness in the country.
