Anthony Olusesan Araba (born 5 November 1968) is a Nigerian jurist who serves as a Judge of the Customary Court of Appeal, Ogun State. Before his appointment to the higher bench, he worked as a Magistrate and Deputy Chief Registrar in the Ogun State Judiciary.
Hon. Justice Anthony Olusesan Araba | |
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| Judge of the Customary Court of Appeal, Ogun State | |
| Assumed office 8 January 2020 | |
| Appointed by | Dapo Abiodun |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 5, 1968 |
| Olabisi Onabanjo University (LL.B) | |
| Occupation | Jurist |
| Profession | Judge |
Early life and education
editAraba was born on 5 November 1968 in Ibadan, Oyo State. He attended Army Children School, Dodan Barracks, Lagos, for his primary education. For his secondary education, he studied at Ijebu-Ode Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode. He later enrolled at the Federal School of Arts and Science, Victoria Island, Lagos, where he obtained his Higher School Certificate.
He studied law at Ogun State University, earning a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree. He attended the Nigerian Law School and was called to the Nigerian Bar in December 1993.[1][2]
Career
editAraba began his legal career during his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme at the law firm of Oditah, Adebiyi & Co. in Lagos Island. He later worked at the law firm of Ajuji, Waziri & Co., also in Lagos.
He joined the Ogun State Judiciary as a Magistrate Grade 1 in June 1999. He served in various magisterial districts across the state and, in 2015, was appointed Deputy Chief Registrar I, a position he held until his elevation to the higher bench.
On 8 January 2020, he was sworn in as a Judge of the Customary Court of Appeal, Ogun State.[3][4]
References
edit- ↑ "Our Judges". Retrieved 2025-12-26.
- ↑ "Customary Court of Appeal – Ogun State Judiciary". ogunstatejudiciary.gov.ng. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
- ↑ Grace, Ihesiulo (2019-12-20). "NJC recommends 3 new chief judges for appointment, others | Daily Times Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News". DAILY TIMES Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
- ↑ Bello, Fateema B. (2023-01-29). "Ogun Customary Court of Appeal unveils rules 2022, equips courts". Dateline Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-26.