Olumde Akpata Biography, Education, Career, Controversies, And Net Worth

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Olumide Akpata, born on October 7, 1972, in Edo State, Nigeria, is a prominent Nigerian legal practitioner and politician. He made history as the first non-Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) in 28 years to be elected as the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in July 2020.

Olumide Akpata Profile

Name	Olumide Akpata
Real Name	Olumide Akpata
Date of Birth	7 October 1972
Age	51 years
State of Origin	Edo State
Tribe	Esan
Nationality	Nigerian
Occupation	Legal practitioner and Politician
Religion	Christianity
Marital Status	Married
Net Worth	$2 Billion
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Educational Background

Bachelor’s degree in law from the University of Benin, Edo State, obtained in 1992. He was called to the Nigerian bar in 1993. Served in the National Youth Service Corps in Kano State.

Career

Olumide Akpata began his legal career in Delta State under the guidance of Dr. Mudiaga Odje, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), OFR. In 1996, he relocated to Lagos and co-founded the law firm Templars with his cousin, Oghogho Akpata.
He joined Templars at the age of 23 and has played a significant role in growing the firm into one of Nigeria’s largest law firms.

Currently, he serves as the Senior Partner and Head of the Corporate & Commercial Practice Group at Templars.Akpata has been involved in major groundbreaking transactions that have shaped commercial law practice in Nigeria and contributed to the Nigerian economy. He served as the Chairman of the Nigeria Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL).

On July 30, 2020, Olumide Akpata was elected as the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, securing 9,891 votes out of 18,256 ballots cast. His election marked a historic moment as the first non-SAN President in nearly three decades.

On August 1, 2023, Olumide Akpata formally entered the political arena by joining the Labour Party (Nigeria). This move showcases his commitment to public service and engagement in shaping policy decisions. Akpata’s entry into politics signifies a new chapter in his dedication to contributing to societal betterment. He aims to advocate for issues aligned with the Labour Party’s values and broaden the dialogue on national matters.

Controversies

There are no significant controversies associated with Olumide Akpata.

Olumide Akpata Social Media Handles

Twitter: @OlumideAkpata
LinkedIn: Olumide Akpata

Personal Life

Olumide Akpata, born on October 7, 1972, hails from Edo State, Nigeria. His journey in life and career has been marked by significant achievements, particularly in the legal and political spheres. He is married and blessed with children.