Mr. Tunde Afe-Babalola, a legal practitioner and son of renowned lawyer Aare Afe Babalola, reflects on the significant influence his father’s disciplinary approach had on his own success. In an interview with the press in Abuja, Tunde expresses gratitude for his father’s attributes, which have greatly aided his growth in the legal profession. These attributes include hard work, dedication, generosity, sacrifice, resilience, trust, fear of God, and love for mankind. Tunde credits his father’s disciplined upbringing as a major factor in his achievements today.
Tunde draws inspiration from the words of Victor Devlin, who emphasizes the importance of a father’s role in disciplining and teaching his children, with the aim of surpassing his own knowledge and making them better individuals. Tunde also mentions Barack Obama’s statement that every man either strives to meet his father’s expectations or compensate for his father’s mistakes. In Tunde’s case, he chooses to emulate his father’s remarkable attributes and impressive achievements.
Despite his father’s international accolades and accomplishments, Tunde describes him as a humble man. He characterizes his father as a loving, generous, and supportive figure in his life. Afe-Babalola believes that his father’s genuine love for people and his desire to make a positive impact on society have been the driving forces behind his longevity in the legal profession.
Expressing his admiration and gratitude, Tunde congratulates his father on his remarkable 60-year career in law. He considers his father a winner, a goal-setter, and an exemplary figure for the entire family. Tunde acknowledges his father’s unwavering dedication to his work, which has resulted in the mentorship and development of numerous Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs), judges at various levels, federal and state Attorneys General, and leaders in various industries. He prays for his father’s continued good health and impactful contributions to the legal profession worldwide.
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