Wole Soyinka, Pat Utomi, Others Step Out For Prof Ademola At 50

THesecond edition of an international law book, titled ‘Complete International Law, Text, Cases and Material,’ has been unveiled in commemoration of the 50th birthday of Lagos State Governor Ambode’s aide, Prof Ademola Abass, at Sky Lounge Bar of Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos.

An exquisite gathering, there was no boring moment at the book presentation, as guests were treated to the best, not losing sight of the celebrant’s golden age.

With comedian, Senator, who was master of ceremony cracking guests up, musical interlude from Nigerian soulful singer, Jodie, and so much to eat and drink, the event was very memorable.

Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, who congratulated the celebrant and endorsed the book as the most essential for all international law students, chaired the launch of the book. Soyinka, who was special guest at the event, urged the federal government to place serious emphasis on education and security in the country.

For the celebrant, it was more than just celebrating 50. “It’s about impacting Nigerian students. Today is focused on what I am trying to use my birthday to celebrate, which is to make one of my books available to Nigerian students. “I had my the book published in the United Kingdom, which unfortunately, because Nigerian students had no access to it, but I was ready to bring it back to Nigeria and publish here. So, I am here today to present the book. “Actually, my birthday was April 24, but I was away from the country. I just thought I could bring a few friends together and have some fun,” he said.

The event was graced by personalities such as Prof Pat Utomi, Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University (LAS), Prof Olanrewaju Fagbohun, and others.

Abass, an alumnus of University of Lagos, Nottingham and Cambridge, where he obtained a doctorate degree in International Law, is currently serving as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Overseas Affairs and Investment.

He previously taught Law in various British universities and is a Professor of International Law and Organisation. His recent works include Protecting human security in

Africa( Oxford University Press ,2010), Complete interna

tional law, text, cases and materials( Oxford University

Press ,2012,2014) and Regional protection of asylum Seekers: an international legal perspective( with Francesca Ippolito) (Ashgate, 2013).