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Gani Fawehinmi
Nigerian lawyer (–)
Chief Gani Fawehinmi GCONSAN | |
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Born | Abdul-Ganiyu Oyesola Fawehinmi ()22 April Ondo, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now in Ondo State, Nigeria) |
Died | 5 September () (aged71) |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Education | Ansar-Ud-Deen Primary School, Iyemaja, Victory College Ikare |
Almamater | University of London |
Occupations | , politician, |
Father | Chief Saheed Tugbobo Fawehinmi |
Awards | Honour of Bruno Kreisky, Bernard Simmons Award, Order of the Niger, |
ChiefAbdul-Ganiyu "Gani" Oyesola Fawehinmi, GCON, SAN (22 April – 5 September )[1] was a Nigerianauthor, publisher, philanthropist, social critic, human and civil rights lawyer, and politician.[2]
He held the chieftaincy title of the Lamofin of Ondo.[3]
Early life
Born into the family of Saheed and Munirat Fawehinmi of Ondo, in Ondo State.[2] His father, Chief Saheed Tugbobo Fawehinmi, the Seriki Musulumi of Ondo, wa