It was fun when students of the Faculty of Law at the Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ogun State, held their cultural week. It was tagged: “The role of custom in the development of Nigeria legal system.”
The event was organised by the law students to showcase the customs and tradition of Africa.
The lecture was delivered by Dr Babatunde Isaac Olutoyin. He said the doctrine of separation of powers and checks and balances in governance had been with us in Nigeria during the Old Oyo empire before it was popularised by Baron Montesquieu.
He noted that Nigeria had a system of justice administration before the advent of the Europeans, urging government to codify the country’s customary laws like those of the English common laws.
Chief Yemi Elebuibon was awarded by the laws students society for his achievement in culture.
The event was attended by Chief Yemi Elebuibon, the Araba of Osogbo, a herbalist and actor, Erinwo of Osogbo, Aseda of Osogbo,Ifatunbi of Osogbo were present at the occasion.
Cultural missionaries from the United States of America were also present.
Later, the students gathered at the Ago Iwoye Town Hall for their Ankara night. The event was colourful as the students were decked in traditional attire.
Dina Omotolani, a 400-Level student was awarded the best male dressed while Anuoluwapo XX, also in 400 Level, was awarded the best dressed female.
Speaking to CAMPUSLIFE, Udebhulu omokhodion the Financial Secretary of the association said: “I am really grateful to God for making the cultural week a huge success.”