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Rasheed Ijaodola

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Rasheed Ijaodola
Born
Rasheed Lawal Jimoh Ijaodola

Died16 March 2025
Burial placeOffa, Nigeria
CitizenshipNigerian
Alma materUniversity of Lagos
OrganizationNigerian Bar Association

Rasheed Lawal Jimoh Ijaodola was a Nigerian legal practitioner specializing in constitutional law and election matters. He was a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ilorin Branch, until his death.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

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Ijaodola was a native of Offa in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State. He attended a Catholic primary school in Ghana and held his first degree and MSc in law from the University of Lagos as well as a PhD in Christian Studies and three other doctorate degrees, despite being a Muslim.[4][5][6]

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Ijaodola was called to bar on July 30, 1984.[5]

Academic career

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Prior to his death Ijaodola was the Dean of Law, Igbinedion University, Okada, in Edo State Nigeria and previously served as a lecturer of Law at the University of Ilorin.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ Reporter, Agency (2025-03-17). "Kwara governor mourns Ijaodola". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
  2. ^ Nation, The (2022-02-15). "'Zoning presidential office not democratic'". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
  3. ^ "Editorial Team | KB Law Scholars Journal UK". kblsp.org.ng. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
  4. ^ "I was denied employment for being Muslim – Muslim PhD holder in Christian Studies - Daily Trust". Daily Trust. 2017-11-11. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
  5. ^ a b c "Jawondo, DPP, Ijaodola, Razaq, Akintoye, others lead SAN race in Kwara". National Pilot Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
  6. ^ a b Lashem, Favour (2025-03-17). "UNILORIN VC mourns legal scholar Ijaodola". NewsDiaryOnline. Retrieved 2025-03-17.