Joseph Adefarasin

Honourable Justice Joseph Adetunji Adefarasin (24 April 1921[1] – 28 March 1989) was a Nigerian lawyer and High Court judge. He was one of the foremost students of Igbobi College, Yaba, Lagos from 1932 to 1939 and studied law at University of London from 1946 to 1949.[2][3] Joseph Adefarasin was the Second Chief Judge of Lagos from 1 November 1974 to 24 April 1985.[4]

Joseph Adetunji Adefarasin
Chief Judge of Lagos
In office
1st of November 1974 – 24th of April 1985
President of International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
In office
1977–1981
Personal details
Born(1921-04-24)24 April 1921
Ijebu Ode, Nigeria
Died28 March 1989(1989-03-28) (aged 67)
CitizenshipNigerian
SpouseHilda Adefarasin
ChildrenWale Adefarasin
Bola Adefarasin
Yinka Ogundipe
Michael Adeyemi Adefarasin
Paul Adefarasin
Alma materUniversity of London
AwardsHenry Dunant Medal

He was the President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies from 1977 to 1981. He was the first African to hold this position and was awarded the Henry Dunant Medal, which is the highest World Red Cross award.

He was married to Hilda Adefarasin. They had five children including Wale Adefarasin, Bola Adefarasin, Yinka Ogundipe, Michael Adeyemi Adefarasin and Paul Adefarasin.

References
  1. "Nigeria, the Handbook Review 1987: Nigeria Undergoes Structural Adjustment and Prepares for Growth". 1987.
  2. Who's who in Nigeria: A Biographical Dictionary. Times Press, 1971. 1971. p. 16.
  3. Justice Joseph Adetunji Adefarasin. 8 August 2016. Retrieved September 27, 2021. {{cite book}}: |website= ignored (help)
  4. "Lagos State Judiciary Information System". Lagos State Judiciary.


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