Solomon Adun Asemota
Solomon Adun Asemota | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 December 1938 Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Benin |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Years active | 1970-present |
Solomon Adun Asemota (born December 8, 1938) is a Nigerian lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).[1][2]
Early life and education
Asemota was born on 8 December 1938 in Benin City, Edo State.[3] He began his education in 1945 at St. Luke School in Jos, and later attended Immaculate Conception College in Benin City, completing his secondary education in 1958.[4]
In 1959, he enrolled in the Cadet Sub-Inspectors’ Course at the Southern Police College in Ikeja, Lagos, followed by Advanced Police Training in 1962 at Wakefield Police College, Yorkshire, England. In 1969, he attended the Scottish Police College in Kincardine, Scotland, where he received senior officers’ training in organization and management.
Between 1964 and 1969, Asemota studied Law at the University of Lagos, and earned a degree in Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. Hons). After completing his studies at the Nigerian Law School in 1970, he was called to the bar as a barrister.[5]
Career
Asemota founded the law firm Solomon Asemota & Co. in 1970, where he serves as principal partner. The firm maintains offices in Benin City, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja and London.[6][7][8]
In 1986, he was conferred with the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria.[9]
References
- ↑ 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. New York City, United States. 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.
- ↑ "NIGERIAN LAW FIRMS with Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN)". lawnigeria.com. Retrieved 2019-01-17.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Solomon Asemota: Wishing you many more years of national service – The Sun Nigeria". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. 3 January 2018. Retrieved 2019-01-17.