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Lawal Ibrahim-Temitope Blind Lawyer Called To Bar And Honoured With An Award by tinafix: 2:00pm On Dec 21, 2015
Eyeless But Visionary: Celebrating An Enigma In Lawal Ibrahim Temitope

I am not in the required psychological field to undertake this filial responsibility. It is filial, having travailed and traversed the same Ivory Tower, same Faculty, the same course of study, the same hostel and under the same roof with the enigma, I am writing about in question for good four years.

Conspicuously, It would be unpardonable to let the accompanied the dehumanizing trauma of the #Dasukigate to prevent me from doing the needful.

Among the Yoruba in South West Nigeria, it is often said that "oju l'oba ara" which roughly translates to mean that 'the eyes play the kingly roles in bodily affairs.' This adage presupposes that without eyes, one is doomed or destined for doomsday. Thus, eyes rightly so, are guarded jealously.

It is against this background that I consider it prudent and imperatively befitting to salute the courage, candour, resilience, doggedness, self fulfilling prophesy, perseverance, and above all, the never- say- die attitude of the eponymous enigma a buddy of mine who is afflicted with blindness.

When I first met him, friendship was the least of my preoccupation, at best, we could only be nodding acquaintances. But he proved me wrong. I now agree wit scientists who have repeatedly revealed that once of the main body organs is defective, others will be more active.

But Ibro's own has some modicum of mystery. If you think, I am being hyperbolic, reach out to him and controvert my assertion.

He has an inchoate knowledge of all the topics of human endeavours. Be it Sport, Politics, Geography, Sociology, and Entertainment. He can wax all the King Saidi Osupa's songs with mercurial accuracy and acapella style. In sport, I once teased him to consult for Sports Aficionado, especially, the Naira Bet subscribers. He has a Catholic taste that is ingeniously unparalleled.

When I noticed the telltale signs of non-inclusiveness in our Faculty politics, which was the bane of people living with disability in Nigeria, I prodded him to test the waters. I was dazed and dazzled by his response. He went into the race, eyed a seat at the Students' Senate, and subsequently, won the election to represent his class.

It was widely, expectedly, but erroneously rumoured that he won the keenly contested election based on the collective sympathies due to his disability. I almost subscribed to the erroneous sentiment. Again, he later proved me and others wrong. Dissatisfied with the low contents, and lack of finesse at the supposed hallowed chambers, he shared his dream with me to travel abroad to participate in the simulation of the United Nation General Assembly Model United Conference, with the intent to broaden his intellectual horizon and imbibe some parliamentary skills. As usual, I had some misgivings, principally, because of financial costs. On a second thought, I nodded in assent, after all, adventure is an integral part of education.

Lo and behold, not only did he travel to Germany for the conference successfully, he has since visited and participated in other high-powered international conferences. He is ever ready to go the extra mile to break new grounds, and nothing is like gold dust for him. Those that were looking at him from afar did not know that he has gone far. In spite of his ambitious adventures, his grades never flailed, not even in the most dreaded 'Company Law.'

His journalistic instinct and prowess were brought to bear when he authored a book titled "My Viewpoint". At the launch of the said book were eminent Nigerians, including Barrister Taiwo Taiwo as he then was, Engr Yinka Odumakinde of Impact Your World, Mr Elijah of the English Department UNILAG, etc. This feat sent shockwaves across boards that Ibro, though, he is somehow limited by his eyelessness, but his vision is intact.

Very intact.

History was made on the 16th of December, 2015 at the call to bar ceremony in Abuja when the Special Award, donated by the bluestocking no-nonsense Life Bencher, Hairat Balogun SAN was meritoriously given to him.

Unarguably, he went to Law School as a star and came out as a superstar. It is important to add that he was not the only blind student that was called to the bar this year.

From my intimate fraternity with him, he appears indebted to Bar Wale Oreshade and Dr Abiola Sanni. The duo were in loco parentis. Ibro, as you navigate in the vagaries of human existence, It is my earnest prayer that you will not seize to be an epitome of inspiration.

http://saharareporters.com/2015/12/21/eyeless-visionary-celebrating-enigma-lawal-ibrahim-temitope

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Re: Lawal Ibrahim-Temitope Blind Lawyer Called To Bar And Honoured With An Award by SmithEnemona(m): 2:02pm On Dec 22, 2015
wao. am so happy for this guy.

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Re: Lawal Ibrahim-Temitope Blind Lawyer Called To Bar And Honoured With An Award by braine(m): 2:02pm On Dec 22, 2015
Congrats.


You don't need to have 'eyes' to 'see.' A lot of people have eyes but have no vision - like the poster below me...

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Re: Lawal Ibrahim-Temitope Blind Lawyer Called To Bar And Honoured With An Award by bettercreature(m): 2:03pm On Dec 22, 2015
Calling a blind lawyer to bar doesn't make a good sense to me

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Re: Lawal Ibrahim-Temitope Blind Lawyer Called To Bar And Honoured With An Award by MrBasketball: 2:03pm On Dec 22, 2015
Wonderful!

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Re: Lawal Ibrahim-Temitope Blind Lawyer Called To Bar And Honoured With An Award by obaiIaIa(m): 2:03pm On Dec 22, 2015
incredible!!

Meanwhile, ....
Re: Lawal Ibrahim-Temitope Blind Lawyer Called To Bar And Honoured With An Award by CoCoLav(f): 2:04pm On Dec 22, 2015
I remember this guy, he shocked me the day I met him. He is really intelligent and well read. Amazing how he recognizes people just by their mere presence.

Modified: please not just me o...I meant people.

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Re: Lawal Ibrahim-Temitope Blind Lawyer Called To Bar And Honoured With An Award by Ijaya123: 2:04pm On Dec 22, 2015
Ability in disability.

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Re: Lawal Ibrahim-Temitope Blind Lawyer Called To Bar And Honoured With An Award by Nobody: 2:04pm On Dec 22, 2015
I dont think he's blind sad
Re: Lawal Ibrahim-Temitope Blind Lawyer Called To Bar And Honoured With An Award by Nobody: 2:04pm On Dec 22, 2015
Oh boy ur command of the English language is one in town.. Respect!

Many respect to your lawyer friend too... Thats just too impressive mehn

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Re: Lawal Ibrahim-Temitope Blind Lawyer Called To Bar And Honoured With An Award by Lattop(m): 2:04pm On Dec 22, 2015
Am speechlesscheesy
Re: Lawal Ibrahim-Temitope Blind Lawyer Called To Bar And Honoured With An Award by floragregs(f): 2:04pm On Dec 22, 2015
Nna grammer gi di too much. Was it necessary? Congrats to the dude! God bless him more.

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Re: Lawal Ibrahim-Temitope Blind Lawyer Called To Bar And Honoured With An Award by mizsofiee(f): 2:05pm On Dec 22, 2015
Whaooow i made it for d first tym to d front page cheesy grin



Congrats bro
Re: Lawal Ibrahim-Temitope Blind Lawyer Called To Bar And Honoured With An Award by jhidey08(m): 2:05pm On Dec 22, 2015
embarassedbeta person




kolawaxxy, I sight u.
Re: Lawal Ibrahim-Temitope Blind Lawyer Called To Bar And Honoured With An Award by Sammy25n(m): 2:05pm On Dec 22, 2015
Ok
Re: Lawal Ibrahim-Temitope Blind Lawyer Called To Bar And Honoured With An Award by celebgists(m): 2:05pm On Dec 22, 2015
Eyeless? No na he has eyes but can't see I think sightless should do. Just saying doh.... But good job

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Re: Lawal Ibrahim-Temitope Blind Lawyer Called To Bar And Honoured With An Award by Ishopbest: 2:05pm On Dec 22, 2015
Impressive. Congratulations to him
Re: Lawal Ibrahim-Temitope Blind Lawyer Called To Bar And Honoured With An Award by Mc4larin: 2:06pm On Dec 22, 2015
Ok

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Re: Lawal Ibrahim-Temitope Blind Lawyer Called To Bar And Honoured With An Award by Izzystevens: 2:06pm On Dec 22, 2015
Speechless!

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Re: Lawal Ibrahim-Temitope Blind Lawyer Called To Bar And Honoured With An Award by Thunderlicious: 2:06pm On Dec 22, 2015
Not possible. Adonbiliv Saharareporters
Re: Lawal Ibrahim-Temitope Blind Lawyer Called To Bar And Honoured With An Award by okonja(m): 2:06pm On Dec 22, 2015
God is great
Re: Lawal Ibrahim-Temitope Blind Lawyer Called To Bar And Honoured With An Award by Nobody: 2:06pm On Dec 22, 2015
Lovely but how is he going to identify exhibit

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Re: Lawal Ibrahim-Temitope Blind Lawyer Called To Bar And Honoured With An Award by OLUJOSHINS(m): 2:07pm On Dec 22, 2015
Moral of the story: Hard work pays .
Re: Lawal Ibrahim-Temitope Blind Lawyer Called To Bar And Honoured With An Award by slimgold123(f): 2:07pm On Dec 22, 2015
Wow!! It's amazing!
Re: Lawal Ibrahim-Temitope Blind Lawyer Called To Bar And Honoured With An Award by looseweight: 2:07pm On Dec 22, 2015
Hmmmm
Re: Lawal Ibrahim-Temitope Blind Lawyer Called To Bar And Honoured With An Award by kasmail(m): 2:07pm On Dec 22, 2015
Do i read this post sha Just asking anyway
Re: Lawal Ibrahim-Temitope Blind Lawyer Called To Bar And Honoured With An Award by Bsc(m): 2:08pm On Dec 22, 2015
One word: Marvelous
Re: Lawal Ibrahim-Temitope Blind Lawyer Called To Bar And Honoured With An Award by Nobody: 2:08pm On Dec 22, 2015
bettercreature:
Calling a blind lawyer to bar doesn't make a good sense to me
abeg flush joor

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Re: Lawal Ibrahim-Temitope Blind Lawyer Called To Bar And Honoured With An Award by temibobo8(f): 2:08pm On Dec 22, 2015
congi ooo....









asin congrats...smepple be like wahala nw

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