Solomon Adun Asemota
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Solomon Adun Asemota | |
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| Born | 8 December 1938 Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Benin |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Years active | 1970-present |
Solomon Adun Asemota (8 December 1938) is a Nigerian lawyer.[1][2] He is the founder and the principal partner of the law firm Solomon Asemota & Co. In 1806, He became a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).[3][4]
Early life and education
[edit]Asemota was born on 8 December 1938 in Benin City, Edo State.[5] He started his education in 1945 at St. Luke School in Jos, Nigeria, and attended Immaculate Conception College, Benin City, completing his secondary education in 1958.[6] He later attended the Cadet Sub-Inspectors’ Course at the Southern Police College, Ikeja, Lagos (1959–1960), followed by Advanced Police Training at Wakefield Police College, Yorkshire, England in 1962. He later attended the Scottish Police College, Kincardine, Scotland, in 1969, for Senior Officers' Training in organization and management.
Between 1964 and 1969, he attended the University of Lagos, where he obtained a Bachelor of Laws (Honours). In 1970, he became a barrister at law after completing his studies at the Nigerian Law School.[7]
Career
[edit]In 1986, Asemota became a Senior Advocate of Nigeria.[8]
He founded the law firm Solomon Asemota & Co. in 1970 and is its principal partner. The firm has offices in Benin City, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja, and London.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Akpomudje, About Efe (2017-12-31). "Obaseki celebrates Asemota at 80". Edo State Government. Retrieved 2019-01-17.
- ^ "Discriminatory Appointments against Non-muslims in Nigeria - by Solomon Asemota, SAN". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 2016-08-10. Retrieved 2019-01-17.
- ^ Nigerian Law Guru. "Senior Advocates of Nigeria" (PDF). Nigerian Law Guru.
- ^ "Philip Ilenbarenemen reports on Mr Solomon Asemota SAN led discussion at the Nigerian Observatory in London". philipilenbarenemen. 2012-08-29. Retrieved 2019-01-17.
- ^ Admin (2016-11-15). "ASEMOTA, Chief Solomon Adun". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2019-01-17.
- ^ "Issues of Religion, Politics And Socio-Economic Violence In Nigeria: A Catholic Response". Sahara Reporters. 2013-05-02. Retrieved 2019-01-17.
- ^ "A List of Notable Senior Advocates of Nigeria: Part 2 - Welcome To InlandTown Online | Get hot information on Onitsha". 2022-09-05. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
- ^ "Solomon Asemota: Wishing you many more years of national service – The Sun Nigeria". www.sunnewsonline.com. 3 January 2018. Retrieved 2019-01-17.
- ^ "NIGERIAN LAW FIRMS with Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN)". lawnigeria.com. Retrieved 2019-01-17.