Honoring a Trailblazer: Gov. Aiyedatiwa’s Aide, Taiwo Gbamila, Congratulates Olori Olufunmilayo Ajibola-Oluyede on Her Appointment as Life Bencher
The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Ondo State on Multimedia, Pastor Taiwo Gbamila has celebrated the remarkable elevation of his esteemed mentor, benefactor, advisor and illustrious daughter of Akenneyin Royal Dynasty of Mahin Land in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, HRH Olori Olufunmilayo Ajibola-Oluyede (Nee Nejo) to the prestigious rank of Life Bencher (the highest regulatory organ of the legal profession in Nigeria). He also appreciated the Body of Benchers for the esteemed recognition.
He then charged Olori to continue to uphold the integrity of the legal profession and remain committed to advocating for marginalized Nigerians.
Pastor Gbamila noted that the elevation reflects Olori Ajibola-Oluyede’s unwavering dedication to the legal profession, her quintessential and exceptional distinction as a legal luminary, and her relentless advocacy for justice and human rights
Called to the Nigerian Bar in 1986, Olori Olufunmilayo Ajibola-Oluyede is a distinguished transnational commercial attorney with nearly four decades of legal expertise. A co-founding partner at TRLPLAW Solicitors & Advocates, she has provided invaluable legal insight across multiple industries, serving an elite global clientele.
Born and raised in London, UK, Olori Oluyede’s illustrious career extends beyond legal practice—she is also a passionate advocate for women’s and human rights. A prolific and erudite speaker, she is a regular presence at international conferences, including those hosted at the United Nations. Her global humanitarian collaborations span prestigious organizations such as the International Bar Association, American Bar Association International Law Section, International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) USA, African Women Lawyers Association International, and the Geneva-based International Alliance of Women, among others.
A blue-blooded princess from the Akenneyin Royal Dynasty of Mahin in Ondo State, Nigeria, Olori Oluyede was happily married for 43 years to HRM the late Alaiyeluwa Oba Raphael Ajibola Oluyede, a revered legal luminary, entrepreneur, and monarch of the Ayede-Ogbese kingdom. She attributes her many accomplishments to God’s grace and the unwavering support of her late husband, whom she fondly remembers as her greatest mentor and steadfast cheerleader.
As news of her latest achievements spreads, accolades have been pouring in from friends, family, professional colleagues, and esteemed organizations worldwide.
In a heartfelt response to Coastal Renaissance News, the globally respected queen expressed her profound gratitude to God. She reaffirmed her dedication to justice, equity, and human dignity while pledging to uphold the highest standards of the legal profession—just as she has done for over four decades.
Olori Ajibola-Oluyede urged the body of benchers to be ready to appoint more Ilajes sons and daughters from Ondo state as she is more inspired,dedicated to mentor them to the path of greatness.