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A Nigerian, Justice Olugbenga Soyele has emerged as the first African judge in Canada

June 14, 2023 • 1 min read

By Tunde Adeleke

Though, details of his background were sketchy as at the time of filing this report, Justice Soyele, 62, is of Yorùbá extraction from South-West, Nigeria. Described as a brilliant gentleman by his friends, he attended Obafemi Awolowo University, Ilé-Ifè (formerly University of Ifè) for his first degree programme.

Justice Soyele was at different times a Queen’s Counsel and King’s Counsel.

Friends and relations thronged the Alberta venue of the swearing-in, from Nigeria, to celebrate with him.