Background
ADEMOLA, Adetokunbo was born on February 1, 1906 in Abeokuta. Son of late Sir Ladapo Ademola, Paramount Ruler of Egbaland.
lawyer Abeokuta born 1 February 1906
ADEMOLA, Adetokunbo was born on February 1, 1906 in Abeokuta. Son of late Sir Ladapo Ademola, Paramount Ruler of Egbaland.
Saint Gregory’s Grammar School, Lagos, King"s College, Lagos, Cambridge University and Middle Temple, London.
Solicitor, Lagos 1936-1939. Magistrate in Nigeria 1939-1949. Puisne Judge, Nigeria 1949-1955.
Chief Justice, Western Region 1955-1958.
Chief Justice, Supreme Court 1958-1972. Chairman Census Board 1972-1975.
Chancellor, University of Nigeria since 1975. Chairman Commonwealth Foundation January 1978.
Honorary; Commander.
Institute Commission, of Jurists. Institute Olympic Committee 1963. Commission, of experts advising International Labor Organization on Convention.
Married Kofo Moore in 1939.