
President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Oluwakemi Pinheiro, SAN, as the renowned legal luminary celebrates his remarkable 60th birthday. A pivotal figure in Nigeria’s legal landscape, Pinheiro’s 38-year career has left an indelible mark on the country’s jurisprudence and legal reforms.
Pinheiro, the visionary founder of Pinheiro LP, has been instrumental in shaping Nigeria’s legal system. His extensive career includes notable stints as the former Special Assistant to the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Lagos State, where he made significant contributions to the development of the legal framework.
In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu lauded Pinheiro for his invaluable contributions to Nigeria’s legal profession. He also highlighted his influential role in the Institute of Chartered Arbitrators of Nigeria and his tenure as Chairman of the Lagos State Law Reform Commission.
Joining the Pinheiro family, friends, and colleagues in this celebration, President Tinubu commended Dr. Pinheiro’s ongoing commitment to mentoring the next generation of legal minds, urging him to continue advocating for crucial legal reforms.
In conclusion, President Tinubu expressed his prayers for Dr. Pinheiro’s continued success, wishing him divine blessings in both his personal and professional endeavors. “May God’s continued blessings guide and strengthen the learned silk,” Onanuga added.
Pinheiro’s 60th birthday is not just a celebration of his age, but of a life dedicated to the pursuit of justice, legal innovation, and mentorship—values that will continue to inspire generations to come.