It was another glittering feather etched on the hat of Akpakpa Vhighi Vhighi of Edoland, Chief (Prof) Mike Agbedor Abu Ozekhome, SAN, on Saturday, 1st March 2025, by The Sun Newspaper as he emerged winner of THE SUN COURAGE IN LEADERSHIP AWARD at its Award ceremony held at Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Distinguished Senators, about seven Governors, several Federal Executive Council members and other government officials; respected elder statesmen and women, captains of industry, the royalty, the academia, and many more were in attendance to celebrate some 36 great Nigerians who have distinguished themselves in various fields of human endeavour.
Below are some photos of the event.
Meanwhile, the Senior advocate was on Thursday the 27th of February, 2025, elevated to the status of Life Bencher, the highest distinction in the legal profession.
Eight new Life Benchers — Emir of Lafia, HRM. Hon. Justice Sidi Bage, JSC. another ex-Justice of the Supreme Court, Hon. Justice Ejembi Eko, JSC, Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele; human rights lawyer, former United Nations Special Rapporteur on Trafficking persons in Africa, Prof. Joy Ngozi Ezeilo (SAN) and other prominent legal practitioners —were inducted, bringing the total number of Life Benchers in Nigeria to 170.
Also, a total of 21 new Benchers including Chief ( Mrs) Victoria Awomolo, SAN were inducted.
