Rasheed Ijaodola

Rasheed Lawal Jimoh Ijaodola was a Nigerian legal practitioner specializing in constitutional law and election matters. He was a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ilorin Branch, until his death.

Early life and education

Ijaodola was a native of Offa in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State. He attended a Catholic primary school in Ghana and held his first degree and MSc in law from the University of Lagos as well as a PhD in Christian Studies and three other doctorate degrees, despite being a Muslim.

Legal career

Ijaodola was called to bar on July 30, 1984.

Academic career

Prior to his death Ijaodola was the Dean of Law, Igbinedion University, Okada, in Edo State Nigeria and previously served as a lecturer of Law at the University of Ilorin.