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Dr Kayode Ajulo (SAN) Ondo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice has urged Nigerian lawyers to reclaim their role as nation builders.
Ajulo made the call on Thursday, at the 2025 Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ado-Ekiti Branch.
The attorney general warned that the legal profession risked becoming “a silent watchman” if it failed to confront weak institutions, declining public trust, and internal professional challenges.
He urged lawyers to emulate icons like late Gani Fawehinmi , Femi Falana, Tunde Bakare, and Alao Aka-Bashorun, who stood firmly for justice and democratic values.
Ajulo, highlighting reforms in Ondo state judiciary, said that legal aid services had been expanded, new judicial officers appointed and access to justice for the indigent had been strengthened.
He lauded the recognition of Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa as Ambassador of the Rule of Law.
The senior advocate raised concerns over delayed justice, poor public perception of lawyers, and widespread lack of legal representation, especially for accused persons, who only met lawyers at arraignment.
He emphasised the need for stronger mentorship structures in the legal profession, warning that without guidance, the Wig risked losing its influence.
The commissioner also called for mental-health support for lawyers and better use of the Freedom of Information Act to improve transparency in governance.
Ajulo paid tribute to Ekiti’s legal icons, including Aare Afe Babalola, Chief Wole Olanipekun, Falana, and Dayo Apata, describing them as pillars of ethical practice and judicial excellence.
He urged the legal profession to embrace innovation, data-driven reforms, and improved institutional frameworks, saying the future of the Bar depended on its ability to adapt and uphold justice. NAN
