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Akinola Olajide APARA,

Jurist, Chief Judge of Oyo State (1991), Chief Judge of Osun State (1991 - 1996) · b. October 25, 1931

EDUCATION: All Saints School, Oshogbo, 1938-44, Igbobi College, Lagos, 1945-50, Trinity College, University of Dublin, 1952-56, Middle Temple, London, 1956-57, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, USA, 1972; ACADEMIC HONOURS: LLB Law with Classics (Trinity College Dublin); BL ; CAREER: Director of Public Prosecutions, Western State, 1968; Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Western State} 1974; appointed Judge, High Court of Oyo State,1975 - ; MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales; Nigerian Bar Associations; PUBLICATIONS: The Law is for All (Enugu, Fourth Dimension, 1982); Introduction to Legal Practice; SOCIAL CLUBS: Ijesha Elite Society, Ibadan Recreation Club, The Polo Club Ibadan, Igbobi College Old Boys Association (ICOBA); HOBBIES: polo, lawn tennis, judo and boxing; LAST KNOWN OFFICIAL ADDRESS: The Chief Justice’s Chambers, The High Court of Osun State, Osogbo, Osun State; TELEPHONE: (022) 313893; LAST KNOWN HOME ADDRESS: 62 Francis Okediji Road, Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State; TELEPHONE: (022) 410766.

Biographical record

Surname
APARA,
First Name
Akinola Olajide
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
October 25, 1931
Date of Death
Died on May 12, 2001
State of Origin
Osun State
Place of Birth
Oshogbo, Oyo State
Father's Name
Joshua Babalola Apara
Mother's Name
Osunfunmi Apara (Née Aluko)
Name of Spouse
Elizabeth Patricia Foran, (deceased), 1955-1979, one daughter, one son
RE-MARRIED: Bolaji Adedeji, 1982-2001 (his death), two sons
Names of Children
NAMES OF CHILDREN:
- Folake Elizabeth Apara Fawunmi
- Michael Akintunde Apara
- Akinlabi Apara
- Akinsanmi Apara

Profession
Jurist
Chief Judge of Oyo State (1991)
Chief Judge of Osun State (1991 - 1996)
Working Experience
Chief Judge of Oyo State (1991)
Chief Judge of Osun State (1991 - 1996)
Have you ever been a member of any political party?
N/A
Awards and Honours
Justice Apara, fondly referred to as "The Equity Judge, had numerous awards from various professional, community and sporting endeavours.
Other Relevant Information
Justice Apara was an avid Sportsman. He competed regularly in Lawn Tennis and Polo tournaments. He became a founding member of the Judo Club in Oyo State. He was the Author of New Wigs and The Law is for All.

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