UNIFE 1985 Law Graduates Hold First Reunion Party After 33 Years

The 1985 Law Graduates of the University of Ife (now OAU) recently held its inaugural reunion meeting in Lagos, more than 33 years after graduation. Over 50 Members of the Alumini group traveled from all over the world to rekindle their adolescent camaraderie.

Omaha, United States – July 26, 2019 /PressCable/ —

The association of University of Ife Alumni recently held its inaugural reunion meeting and grand party, 33 years after graduation

In what was billed as the ‘Redemption Party, the attorneys who graduated from Africa’s premier law faculty in 1985 travelled from all over the world to gather in highbrow Lekki Area of Lagos to rekindle their adolescent passion, camaraderie and fun.

The party which was sponsored by the pair of Opeyemi Agbaje and Tolu Dare, 2 of the 1985 Ife Law graduates , featured several top-level graduates who have gone on to dominate several industries both locally and internationally

Some of the attendees in this inaugural Reunion Event of the 1985 class of highly accomplished attorneys from the best law faculty Nigeria had to offer 33 years ago include

1.Justice Olubunmi Oyewole, JCA

2. Justice Sola Williams

3. Dayo Awotesu- Jalekun

2. Dr. Ope Banwo

3. Uche Meme

4. Toyin Jegede-Okutinyang

5. Ayomide E Adewunmi

6. Lara Okubule

7. Saula Olokodana

8.Biola Tayo-Oyetibo

9. Richard Kelani

10. Ademola Adewale (OBJ)

11. Yejide Kolawole

12. Sola Ephraim-Oluwanuga

13. Oluwole Iyamu SAN

14.Rotimi Aladesanmi

15. Felicia Ayoko Mosuro

16. Jide Olasite

17. Wale Adeyemo

18. Adeleke Adewolu

19. Tayo Akinyemi-Oshadiya

20. Biola Adegoke

21. Jean Chiazor Anishere

22. Wole Adesola

23. Kunle Randle

24. Professor Bankole Sodipo

25. Leke Alder

26. Bimbo Oluyinka

27. Ola Aiyepola

28. Adenike O Ajayi

29. Taiwo Adeoluwa

30. Joke Oyeleke-Olanipekun

31. Ayodeji Odu

32. Emmanuel Erakpotobor

33. Iyabo Titilola Ola-Olorun

35. Cecilia Buki Akintomide

36. Bisi Adeniji

37. Toun Bombata

38. Josephine Amuwa

40. Wale Animashaun

42. Enitan Afolabi

43. Nike Osijola (nee Adeyemo)

44. Bimogha Dambo

45. Wole Sarumi

46. Tolu Dare

47. Opeyemi Agbaje

At the event the UNIFE Alumni group also discussed various ways they can be of assistance to their alma mater.

The highlight of the day featured a rematch challenge dance between Dr Ope Banwo and Dayo Awotesu-Jalekun over a party incident that happened way back in 1983 while all the members were still Law undergraduates at UNIFE

Immediately after the party the newly inaugurated alumni association also selected their interim officers to steer the affairs of the association until proper elections can be held.

The interim officers appointed at the reunion include:

1. Opeyemi Agbaje- President

2. Dayo Awotesu- 1st Vice President/ Director of Socials

3. Professor Bankole Sodipo – 2nd Vice President/Academic Liaison

4. Tolu Dare – General Secretary

5. Dr Ope Banwo – Director of Media & ICT

6. Ayomide Adewunmi – Director of Membership and Welfare

7. Jean Chiazor Anishere – Treasurer

The interim Exco were mandated to work on the modalities for organizing and establishing the association as full-fledged alumni association.

The group cut the giant alumni cake made by some of the ladies in the group and ended the night in a very fun party dancing to some of the latest indigenous music from top Nigerian performing artistes

The European version of the Reunion event of the alumni association has been fixed for 15th of September 2019

For more information about the 1985 class of the University of Ife , now Obafemi Awolowo University, go to their website www.IfeLaw85.com

Contact Info:
Name: Dr Ope Banwo
Email: Send Email
Organization: Ife Law 1985
Address: 3568 Dodge Street OMAHA, Omaha, Nebraska 68131, United States
Phone: +1-402-208-0089
Website: http://www.Ifelaw85.com

Source: PressCable

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