The Federal Government disburses N1.1bn in professional fees to Afe Babalola and other prominent lawyers for their legal expertise and services.
The Federal Government has disbursed approximately N1.1 billion in professional fees to prominent legal practitioners, including Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, and Wole Olanipekun, SAN, over the past three years, as reported by OBASANJONEWS.
This information was derived from an analysis by GovSpend, a platform dedicated to monitoring government spending.
The payments encompass a range of legal services, such as legal advice, document drafting, and representation in court.
Notably, in July 2024, Babalola, Olanipekun, and Dr. Alex Izinyon, SAN, collectively received N482.7 million from the Ministry of Justice, with Babalola alone receiving N372.9 million for a specific case.
Additionally, records indicate that in 2022, 17 lawyers were compensated a total of N359.7 million, while four lawyers received N319.3 million in 2021, highlighting the significant financial commitment of the government to legal services.
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