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Since 1986 — Nigerian Law School

Living Archives of the
Nigerian Law School

Photographs, films, events, records, careers, and friendships
that shaped generations of Nigerian jurisprudence.

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Abuja Lagos Enugu Kano Port Harcourt Yenagoa Yola
Class of 1986
Call to Bar
Nigerian Law School
E-Museum 2026
40 Years of Excellence
Bench & Silk
Alumni Network
Class of 1986
Call to Bar
Nigerian Law School
E-Museum 2026
40 Years of Excellence
Bench & Silk
Alumni Network

History of
NLS '86

The Nigerian Law School Class of 1986 represents one of the most distinguished cohorts in the history of legal education in Nigeria. Called to the Bar in a ceremony that marked a new era, these men and women went on to define the contours of Nigerian law.

From the hallowed courts of Abuja to the bustling chambers of Lagos, from the ancient walls of Enugu to the commercial heartbeat of Kano — the Class of '86 spread across every corner of the nation, carrying with them a shared identity forged in the crucible of legal training.

Forty years on, their legacy endures in senior advocate robes, judicial benches, corporate boardrooms, and the lives they have touched across generations.

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Major
Achievements

1986
Call to Bar
A historic graduating ceremony held across all Nigerian Law School campuses. The Class of '86 was called to the Nigerian Bar, marking the beginning of distinguished legal careers.
1996
First Decade
Ten years on, the alumni came together to establish the first alumni endowment fund — a lasting testament to their commitment to nurturing future generations of legal professionals.
2016
Bench & Silk
A landmark year as multiple members of the Class of '86 were elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), cementing their place among the nation's legal elite.
2026
40th Anniversary
Four decades of excellence celebrated with the launch of this E-Museum — a living digital archive preserving the legacy, friendships, and achievements of the Class of 1986 for all time.

Distinguished
Class of 1986

A living roll of notable members whose service, leadership, scholarship, and distinction continue to shape the legacy of the Class of 1986.

SAN
Hon Babatunde Ogala, SAN
Hon Babatunde Ogala, SAN
Public Relations Officer
Public Relations Officer, Class of '86
Mrs Yetunde Akinloye
Mrs Yetunde Akinloye
Treasurer
Treasurer, Class of '86
SAN
J-K Gadzama, SAN
J-K Gadzama, SAN
1st Chairman
1st Senior Advocate of Nigeria and 1st Chairman
Gen. David Jemibewon
Gen. David Jemibewon (Rtd)
1st Minister
1st Minister
Sir Celestine Omehia
Sir Celestine Omehia
1st Civilian Governor
1st Civilian Governor
SAN
Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, SAN
Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, SAN
1st Attorney General
1st Attorney General of the Federation
Hon. Justice B.A Adejumo
Hon. Justice B.A Adejumo
1st Head of Court
1st Head of Court
Mrs Enzinwa Okoroafor
Mrs Enzinwa Okoroafor
1st FIDA President
1st FIDA President
Air Commodore Ibrahim Shehu O. Aliyu
Air Commodore Ibrahim Shehu O. Aliyu
1st General
1st General
Senator Akegerger
Senator Akegerger
1st Male Senator
1st Male Senator
Senator Aisha Alhassan
Senator Aisha Alhassan
1st Female Senator
1st Female Senator
SAN
Mrs Nella Andem Rabana, SAN
Mrs Nella Andem Rabana, SAN
1st Female Senior Advocate
1st Female Senior Advocate
Prof. Akinseye George
Prof. Akinseye George
1st Professor
1st Professor
Hon. Justice S.U Dikko
Hon. Justice S.U Dikko
1st High Court Judge
1st High Court Judge
Hon. Justice Ita G. Mbaba
Hon. Justice Ita G. Mbaba
1st Justice, Court of Appeal
1st Justice, Court of Appeal
Prof. Chile Eboe-Osuji
Prof. Chile Eboe-Osuji
1st ICC Judge
1st Judge, International Criminal Court
Hon. Justice Akomaye Agim
Hon. Justice Akomaye Agim
1st Chief Justice
1st Chief Justice
Hon. Bethel Nnaemeka Amadi
Hon. Bethel Nnaemeka Amadi
1st Pan African Parliament President
1st President, Pan African Parliament
SAN
Marcel E. Oru, SAN
Marcel E. Oru, SAN
Secretary
Secretary, Class of '86; Former NBA Maiduguri Chair
SAN
Mohammed Bello Adoke, SAN, CFR
Mohammed Bello Adoke, SAN, CFR
Former AGF
Former AG of the Federation; Former NBA Kano Chair
Mr Austin E. Emumejakpor
Mr Austin E. Emumejakpor
EFCC
Assistant Director, EFCC
SAN
K. T Turaki, SAN
K. T Turaki, SAN
Former Minister
Former Minister of Special Duties
SAN
Oladipo Okpeseyi, SAN
Oladipo Okpeseyi, SAN
Chairman
Chairman, Class of '86
Mrs Tokunbo Adenike Ajayi, Esq
Mrs Tokunbo Adenike Ajayi, Esq
Financial Secretary
Financial Secretary
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Explore the
E-Museum

Step inside the living archives of the Class of 1986. Our virtual tour takes you through decades of memory — from graduation halls to courtrooms, from the first endowment ceremony to the elevation of our members to Senior Advocates.

Seven campuses. One legacy. Explore it all from wherever you are in the world.

Abuja
Lagos
Enugu
Kano
Port Harcourt
Yenagoa
Yola
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Contact
Us

Would you like to work with us, or do you have questions for the association? We would love to hear from you. Please send us a message and a member of our team will be in touch.

nls86.alumni@gmail.com
+234 806 072 6899
Nigerian Law School Alumni Association, Class of 1986