Oluwabusayo Ifonlaja Makes Legal History with 18 Awards and Perfect 5.0 CGPA at Call to Bar

RYNI Media: By Blessing Isiuwa
12 July 2025

In a spectacle of scholarly distinction that has ignited celebration across the Nigerian legal and academic landscape, Oluwabusayo Olawale Ifonlaja, a prodigy from Odogbolu, Ogun State, has emerged as the Overall Best Graduating Student of the Nigerian Law School (NLS) for the 2024/2025 academic year — a feat sealed with an astonishing 18 academic awards and a First Class distinction.

This historic triumph follows his unmatched record of a perfect 5.0 CGPA in Law at Nile University of Nigeria (NUN) — the highest ever in the institution’s Faculty of Law. Together, these twin milestones have not only positioned Ifonlaja as Nigeria’s most decorated young legal mind in recent memory but have made him a national emblem of what unyielding excellence truly looks like.

At the prestigious Call to Bar ceremony in Abuja, Ifonlaja’s name resounded again and again as he received top prizes — including Best in Civil and Criminal Litigation, Best in Corporate Law Practice, and Best in Professional Ethics and Skills — a stunning roll of honour that earned him standing ovations and awe-struck admiration.

But his accolades aren’t confined to the courtroom. Now bearing the distinguished titles LL.B, BL, ACArb, AICMC, MTI-AM, MIAR, Ifonlaja is already a certified member of multiple legal and dispute resolution institutions — proof that he is not only book-smart, but bar-ready and battle-tested for a future in jurisprudence and policy innovation.

Commending the young scholar’s incredible feat, Dr Lawson Obazenu, CEO of the Resourceful Youth Network Initiative (RYNI), stated:

“Oluwabusayo is a beacon of purpose-driven excellence. His achievement is a testament to what Nigerian youths can attain when they commit fully to intellectual growth and national relevance. He is not just an academic success story — he is a movement. I encourage all youths to take a cue from this and invest wholly in their education. That is the first step to becoming resourceful and globally impactful.”

Raised in modest beginnings, Ifonlaja’s story is not just about grades, but about grit, grace, and greatness. He has become a living declaration that brilliance knows no boundaries — not of place, nor privilege. As educators and professionals across Nigeria shower him with accolades, many believe his next chapters will unfold in courtrooms, classrooms, and policy chambers, influencing generations to come.

He doesn’t merely walk in excellence — he builds the path for others to follow. Indeed, the legal world will remember his name. And Nigeria has found in him not just a brilliant lawyer — but a beacon for a generation.

Stay updated with the latest news across Nigeria and beyond — visit RYNI Media.

For Event Coverage, Advert Placements, Article Publications.
Email: rynimedia@gmail.com
Contact Us on WhatsApp