Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has congratulated two Urhobo legal practitioners, Jim Okodaso and Onome Okodiya, on their elevation to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
Dafinone described their admission into the Inner Bar as a recognition of their professional excellence, intellectual accomplishments, integrity and dedication to the administration of justice in Nigeria.
In a congratulatory statement, the senator said the achievement had brought honour to the Urhobo Nation, Delta State and the Nigerian legal profession.
He noted that the elevation of the two lawyers reflected the tradition of intellectual distinction and professional excellence among the Urhobo people.
According to him, their new status comes with greater responsibility to uphold the rule of law, strengthen public confidence in the judiciary and advance the cause of justice.
Dafinone expressed confidence that the newly elevated Senior Advocates would continue to contribute meaningfully to the development of the legal profession and the administration of justice in the country.
He also described their achievement as a source of inspiration to younger Urhobo professionals, noting that diligence, discipline and integrity remained important pathways to professional excellence.
The senator, on behalf of the people of Delta Central, wished Okodaso and Okodiya greater wisdom, strength and continued success in their service to the legal profession and Nigeria.
