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Christopher Sapara WILLIAMS

Lawyer/Administrator, Politician · b. July 14, 1855

first indigenous Nigerian lawyer, called to the English bar on 17 November 1879. In addition to his legal practice, he came to play an influential role in the politics of Nigeria during the colonial era.[1] He held the chieftaincy title of the Lodifi of Ilesha.

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Biographical record

Title
Hon. Justice
Surname
WILLIAMS
First Name
Christopher
Other Names
Sapara
Gender
Male
Source of Publication
NIBC Who's Who (3rd Edition)
Date of Birth
July 14, 1855
Status
Alive
Date of Death
March 15, 1915
Place of Birth
Sierra Leone
Father's Status
N/A
Mother's Status
N/A
Marital Status
Married
Profession
Lawyer/Administrator
Politician
Working Experience
Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association from 1900 to 1915
Member Legislative council
Education Level
Tertiary
Schools Attended with Dates
Inner Temple,.
Have you ever been a member of any political party?
N/A
Other Relevant Information
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Sapara_Williams
Source
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Sapara_Williams

Source

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Sapara_Williams

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