Alfred Kasunmu, former Lagos attorney-general, is dead

Alfred Kasunmu, former attorney-general of Lagos state, is dead.

Kasunmu, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), died peacefully in the early hours of Sunday, August 9, according to a statement by his family.

The family described him as a distinguished scholar, mentor and patriarch whose legacy of wisdom, integrity and service would continue to inspire generations.

“Professor Kasunmu was not only a cherished patriarch of our family but also a distinguished scholar, mentor, and Senior Advocate of Nigeria whose legacy of wisdom, integrity, and service will continue to inspire generations,” the family said.

The family said Kasunmu touched countless lives through his dedication to law, education and humanity.

It added that funeral arrangements would be announced later.

The family will receive visitors on Saturday, August 15, and Sunday, August 16, between 1pm and 7pm.

The family asked for prayers during the period of mourning, saying it took solace in the remarkable life Kasunmu lived.

Kasunmu was admitted to the Nigerian Bar in 1964 and joined the faculty of law at the University of Ife now Obafemi Awolowo University in the same year as one of its pioneer lecturers.

He joined the University of Lagos in 1971 as a senior lecturer, was made a professor of law in 1973, and served as dean of the faculty of law from 1973 to 1975.

He served as attorney-general of Lagos state from 1975 to 1978 before returning to private legal practice, where he founded Prof. A.B. Kasunmu Chambers.

Kasunmu was also a prolific legal scholar, co-authoring Nigerian Family Law with Jeswald W. Salacuse in 1966 and editing The Supreme Court of Nigeria, 1956–1970, published by Heinemann Educational Books.(TheCable)