Things to know about Nigeria’s youngest female SAN, Ehinfun-Adekunle

Olamide Mojigbotoluwa Ehinfun-Adekunle, Nigeria’s youngest female Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN)...Photo Credit: LinkedIn/ Olusegun Ehinfun

Mrs Olamide Mojigbotoluwa Ehinfun-Adekunle (SAN) is a Nigerian lawyer who made history as the country’s youngest female Senior Advocate of Nigeria, earning the prestigious rank at the age of 40.

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, had sworn in 68 legal practitioners as Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs).

Here are 10 things to know about her:

1. Born in Kaduna State

Ehinfun-Adekunle was born on June 25, 1986, in Kaduna State. She is originally from Ijero-Ekiti, Ekiti State.

2. Studied law at Obafemi Awolowo University

She obtained her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, between 2003 and 2009. She proceeded to the Nigerian Law School from 2009 to 2010 and later earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Trade Law from the University of Leeds, United Kingdom, between 2011 and 2012. She is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in the UK.

3. Worked at established legal organisations

Before joining Afe Babalola & Co. as a partner in September 2013, she held key positions at D. D. Dodo & Co. and the Nuhu Ribadu Campaign Organisation.

4. Partner at Afe Babalola & Co.

She became a partner at the law firm in September 2013. Her areas of practice include complex litigation, commercial dispute resolution, oil and gas, arbitration, election petitions, transactional law and regulatory compliance. She has also appeared before the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.

5. Elevated to SAN in 2026

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The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee approved her elevation to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria on July 23, 2026. She was among 68 legal practitioners sworn in by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Monday, October 12, 2026, at the opening of the 2026/2027 legal year. Four women were among those selected.

6. Developed an interest in advocacy early

Her interest in law reportedly began early in life. Her parents described her as talkative, a trait also noted in her primary school reports. Stories told by her father about politics in the old Western Region and the legal career of Chief Rotimi Williams, popularly known as “Timi the Law”, helped shape her interest in the profession.

7. Inspired by mentors

She has identified Aare Afe Babalola, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, Kehinde Ogunwumiju and Pastor R. A. Ogunwole among those who have influenced her career. Former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has also publicly celebrated her achievement and reportedly mentored her since they met when she was a fresh law graduate around 2010 or 2011.

8. Advocates justice system reform

In an interview with The PUNCH after her elevation, Ehinfun-Adekunle identified delays in the justice system as a major challenge. She noted that prolonged litigation places a financial burden on litigants and called for judicial financial autonomy, compliance with court orders, specialised commercial courts and measures to reduce the Supreme Court’s caseload.

9. Supports the mentoring of young lawyers

She has emphasised the importance of mentoring young legal practitioners, particularly women, and maintaining high standards of advocacy. Her career progression reflects the importance of professional development and guidance in the legal profession.

10. Her elevation marks a milestone in her career

Attaining the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria at 40 marks a significant milestone in Ehinfun-Adekunle’s legal career. The prestigious rank recognises legal practitioners who have distinguished themselves through exceptional advocacy, professional integrity and contributions to Nigerian jurisprudence.