James Oladipo Williams

James Oladipo Williams
Born Lagos State, Nigeria
Nationality Nigerian
Citizenship Nigerian
Occupation
  • jurist
  • solicitor
  • activist
Years active June 1, 1975 - February 14, 1998
Spouse(s) Henrietta Aina Williams
Relatives Ayotunde Phillips and Oluwafunmilayo Olajumoke Atilade (Daughters)

James Oladipo Williams was a Nigerian jurist and former judge at the High Court of Lagos State.[1] He became a judge at the Lagos High Court on June 1, 1975 during the Military era and retired from service on May 22, 1987. He is the father of Ayotunde Phillips and Oluwafunmilayo Olajumoke Atilade, the 14th and 15th Chief Judge of Lagos State respectively.[2]

References

  1. "Emerging dynasties: Retired jurists' children serving as judges". Nigeria.gounna.com. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  2. "Lagos CJ: Historic succession of two sisters". New Telegraph. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
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