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About the author:
Adesanya Adebayo is a Principal State Counsel in the Public Prosecution Department, Ministry of Justice, Ogun State, Nigeria. He holds the Bachelor of Law and Masters of Law Decrees of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye.
He is a prolific writer and author. He has written several law books and articles in reputable law journals. Among his works are: “Cases and Materials on Nigeria Legal System” and “Criminal Code Act and Other Related Acts Annotated with Cases”.
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The book will be presented to the public on 28 February, 2017 at the Sheraton Hotel, Lagos by the publisher, Seals Publishing Company Limited under the distinguished chairmanship of Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, OFR. The book will be reviewed by Prof. Ademola Popoola, Dean of Law, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State.
In a statement released by the organizers, the special guest of honour will be President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, President Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Other important dignitaries expected at the occasion include the chief host, His Excellency Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, Governor of Osun State, the chief launcher, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, GCON, Chairman/CEO, Dangote Group of Companies.
The father of the day will be Aare Afe Babalola, CON, OFR, SAN, founder Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti.
The Royal fathers of the day are Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Adetona, CFR, Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Rilwanu Akiolu, OFR, Oba of Lagos while the host royal father will be Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, Ooni of Ife.
About the author:
Adesanya Adebayo is a Principal State Counsel in the Public Prosecution Department, Ministry of Justice, Ogun State, Nigeria. He holds the Bachelor of Law and Masters of Law Decrees of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye.
He is a prolific writer and author. He has written several law books and articles in reputable law journals. Among his works are: “Cases and Materials on Nigeria Legal System” and “Criminal Code Act and Other Related Acts Annotated with Cases”.
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* Provides definitions of more than 1,000 law-related abbreviations and acronyms
* Provides nearly 3,000 quotations drawn from sources over five centuries
* Shows alternate spellings or equivalent expressions for more than 5,300 terms