Born in Esa Oke, Osun state in the South Western part of Nigeria on 13 September 1930. His parents were Yoruba natives of Esa-Oke town, in the old Oyo State (now in Osun State).
He studied at Ibadan Grammar School (1943–1948), and then at the University of Ibadan. From there, he went to the University College London where he graduated with a Law degree in 1959. He was called to the bar in London's Inner Temple in 1961.
Bola Ige was a Nigerian lawyer and politician. He became Federal Minister of Justice for Nigeria. Bola Ige established Bola Ige & Co in 1961. He became well known in country for his oratory prowess, as well as his advocacy work on civil rights and democracy. Bola Ige's faith was Christianity.
Uncommonly, Bola Ige spoke all the three major Nigerian languages, Yoruba, Ibo and Hausa fluently. He wrote several books, and an anthology of articles and tributes about him was published shortly after his death.
GOD bless Otunba Dr. Gani Adams, the Convener of OPU Worldwide.
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