Jonathan and NBA President Honor Kanu Agabi at 80

Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN, was celebrated at an 80th birthday public lecture held at the Body of Benchers Building in Abuja, attended by Ex-President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, and Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, among other prominent figures. The lecture, titled “Prioritising Ethical Conducts and Anti-Corruption Measures in Governance in Nigeria,” was delivered by renowned journalist Simon Kolawole.

In his tribute, Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, praised Agabi for his contributions as a two-time Honourable Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice. He noted the significance of celebrating Agabi while he is alive and recounted their first encounter during debates on the constitutionality of corruption legislation.

Awomolo highlighted Agabi's deep understanding of the law, his commitment to ethical standards, and his charitable acts, including providing free accommodation for lawyers in Abuja.