Oye Ekiti dominance in the 2024 Professor Akin Oyebode cup proves the town is ready to produce the next generation of football stars.
Oye local govt has emerged as champion of Prof Akin Oyebode Cup in both the Male and female categories
The Grand Finale of the competition took place earlier today at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in Ado-Ekiti
Oye local govt defeated Ekiti West 1: O in the male category. They also defeated Ijero Lg 3-0 in the female category .
In the third place match Ikere Local govt defeated Efon local govt 1 : 0 to win the Male category while IFELODUN/ IREPODUN lg Defeated Ikole Lg 6 : 1
Prof Akin Oyebode Cup promises to be bigger and better next.
Who is Professor Akin Oyebode?
Professor Akin Oyebode is a distinguished Nigerian scholar, legal expert, and international law specialist whose career spans several decades of remarkable academic, professional, and public service. Born on December 9, 1947, in Ikole Ekiti, Professor Oyebode’s journey began in the educational stronghold of Christ’s School, Ado Ekiti, where he completed both his Secondary and Higher School Certificate education.
His thirst for legal knowledge propelled him abroad in 1967 when he received a Federal Government scholarship to study international law at Kiev State University, Ukraine. Graduating with an LL.M. degree with highest distinction in 1973, he returned to Nigeria to join the University of Lagos as an Assistant Lecturer. His academic pursuits, however, were far from over. In 1974, he was admitted to the prestigious Harvard Law School, where he earned another LL.M. degree by 1975. He later earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence (D.Jur.) from Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Toronto, Canada, in 1988, specializing in the Law of Treaties.
His academic career includes significant leadership roles, notably as the founding Dean of the Faculty of Law at the then Ondo State University in 1991, a position he held until 1997. He briefly served as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ado-Ekiti from 1999 to 2004 before returning to the University of Lagos, where he has since occupied the Chair of International Law and Jurisprudence. Additionally, he has chaired the University’s Office of International Relations, Partnerships, and Prospects.
Professor Oyebode has made indelible contributions to the field of law through his extensive research and publications, which include seven books and monographs, alongside over 200 scholarly papers. His expertise has made him a sought-after figure in the legal world, serving as an assessor for professorial appointments and external examiner for numerous universities both in Nigeria and internationally.
His influence extends beyond academia into the global arena, where he has held multiple prestigious positions. He is a board member of several organizations, including the African and African-American Foundation on Science, Education and Economic Development (AFSEE) in New York, and Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC). He has also served as a consultant for the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs and the African Union, the latter tasking him with drafting the Convention on Cross-border Cooperation in Africa.
His professional affiliations are numerous, including being a Fellow of the Nigerian Association of International Affairs, a member of the UNESCO List of Mediators and Conciliators, and a member of the Governing Council of both the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs and the University of Lagos. He has also received several prestigious awards, including his induction to the Permanent Roll of Honour of Kiev State University and the National Association of Democratic Lawyers’ Distinguished Jurist Award.
Beyond his professional life, Professor Oyebode is an engaged public commentator on current affairs, demonstrating his keen understanding of global and national issues. He is also a devoted family man, married to a fellow lawyer, and together they have three children, two of whom have followed in their parents’ footsteps to pursue careers in law.
In sum, Professor Akin Oyebode is not only a giant in the field of law but also a key figure in shaping legal education and policy, both in Nigeria and on the international stage. His work continues to inspire and influence new generations of legal professionals and scholars across the globe.
