By Oladapo Sofowora
Penning down the memoirs of Eyimofe Atake (SAN) is not complete without listing one of the most daring feat he achieved in the legal firmament. Attaining the position as Senior Advocate of Nigeria at 41, 12 years after he was called to bar is pure wizardry.
Eyimofe must be born under the proverbial lucky star. The feat looks easy but he has broken barriers, defended and won cases at each level before he was found worthy of such high feat in the legal profession.
Today, he is a shining star in the nation’s legal firmament. Eyimofe is not a pushover when it comes to legal matters. He knows his onions. He is a brilliant mind and a delight in court rooms, especially for his stylish outfits. When you watch him in action, you will be enthralled by his articulation.
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Eyimofe attended Copford College, Colchester, Essex, where he was a school prefect, house captain, athletics captain, table tennis captain, and played soccer and rugby for the school.
He was at the London School of Economics and Political Science (University of London), and Darwin College, University of Cambridge, where he obtained a doctorate degree in Law.
The debonair legal icon and his wife, Dorothy, are proud parents, as their son gave them a reason to smile again. It’s the joy of every parent to see his children go far in life; most especially, in academics and other achievements.
Eyitoritse successfully got a degree in Economics from the prestigious University of Kent, Canterbury in the United Kindgom. Eyitoritse was said to have inherited traits of brilliancy, astuteness and gentlemanly character from his father. He graduated with flying colours, as he sat atop of his class.
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