41, Partner, F.O. Akinrele & Co.; born 3rd June, 1961.

Education: St. Gregory's College, Obalende Lagos (1973-1977), 'O' Levels; Clifton College Bristol, England (1977-1979); 'A' Levels; University College, London LL.B (Hons.) (1979-1982); Admitted to the Nigerian Bar 1983; University of Cambridge, LL.M. (1983-1984); Co-Editor, Nigerian Legal Practitioners Review -1984; Country Correspondent, Euromoney International Financial Practice Law Files 1990; Merit Award for Distinction in Law Practice by the Law Society, Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, Nigeria 1991; Recipient of Award of Fifteen Legal Practitioners of Distinction in Nigeria by body of Nigerian Universities and Law School Students 1993; Former Secretary, Oxford & Cambridge Club, Nigeria - 1993-1995; Senior Advocate of Nigeria - 1999; Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators; United Kingdom - 2001. Vice Commodre, Lagos Motor Boat Club 2001; Director, Unipetrol Nigeria Plc. 2001-Date; Agip Nigeria Plc - 2002.