ABUJA, July 10, 2026 —
There was an atmosphere of joy and celebration at the Abuja residence of Rt. Hon. Abiodun Isiaq Akinlade as High Chief Oyekan Olalekan, the Asoju Oba of Owode-Yewa, paid him a courtesy visit alongside members of his family to present the Call to Bar certificate of his daughter, Barrister C. A. Oyekan, who has been formally admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
The visit came shortly after the 2026 Call to Bar ceremonies held at the Body of Benchers Complex in Abuja, where successful graduates of the Nigerian Law School were officially enrolled into the Nigerian legal profession.
Rt. Hon. Akinlade, a former four-term member of the House of Representatives and current lawmaker representing Yewa South/Ipokia Federal Constituency, personally received the visitors, demonstrating the warmth and accessibility for which he is widely known across Yewaland.
Speaking during the visit, Akinlade, who also holds the revered traditional title of Baba Adinni of Yewaland, expressed immense pride in the achievement of Barrister Oyekan. He described the success of young people from Owode-Yewa and the larger Yewa community as a source of fulfilment, noting that the true reward of leadership lies in witnessing the younger generation attain excellence and contribute meaningfully to society.
He congratulated the new legal practitioner and commended her parents for their commitment to education, discipline and moral upbringing, urging her to uphold the ethics of the legal profession while using her knowledge in the service of justice and national development.
High Chief Oyekan, on behalf of his family, thanked Rt. Hon. Akinlade for his fatherly support, encouragement and consistent commitment to the progress of Yewaland, describing the visit as an opportunity to share a memorable family milestone with a leader who has continually invested in the growth of the people.
The successful call to the Nigerian Bar of Barrister C. A. Oyekan has been widely celebrated within Owode-Yewa, with community leaders and residents describing the achievement as an inspiration to young people aspiring to excel in their academic and professional pursuits.
The people of Owode-Yewa and the entire Yewa community have extended heartfelt congratulations to Barrister C. A. Oyekan, wishing her a distinguished and impactful career in the legal profession.
