The African Center congratulates Professor Muhammed Tawfiq Ladan, former Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS) and a distinguished member of our Board of Directors, on his recognition as one of the recipients of the 2025 NIALS Eminent Jurists/Legal Icons Fellowship Award.
This prestigious honour, conferred by the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies under the Chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, celebrates their exceptional contributions to Nigerian law, jurisprudence, legal education, and justice sector reforms. Their decades of service have shaped the nation’s legal landscape and inspired generations of practitioners, scholars, and reform-driven institutions.
We equally extend our heartfelt congratulations to the other esteemed honourees:
- Chief Kanu Godwin Agabi, CON, SAN;
- Mohammed Bello Adoke, CFR, SAN; and
- Mallam Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN.
At the African Center, we see Professor Ladan’s recognition as a well-deserved acknowledgment of his outstanding contributions to legal scholarship, policy development, and institutional growth, values that align strongly with our mission.
This award highlights a lifetime of excellence in advancing Nigerian law, strengthening jurisprudence, promoting legal education, and driving justice sector reforms. Professor Ladan’s place among this eminent group is a testament to his leadership, depth of knowledge, and enduring commitment to national legal development.
We celebrate this well-deserved honour and wish all the awardees continued success as they advance justice, good governance, and the rule 1of law in Nigeria.
Congratulations once again.
Signed:
African Center for Governance, Asset Recovery and Sustainable Development
2nd December 2025.
