OVERVIEW
Akugbe Jonathan Osayande, Esq. is the Founder and Head of Chambers of I & A Solicitors. With decades of distinguished legal practice, he has built a reputation for professionalism, strategic counsel, and commitment to excellence. Since being called to the Nigerian Bar in 1995, he has served both in public institutions and private legal practice, bringing extensive experience and sound legal judgment to clients across diverse sectors.
Before co-founding I & A Solicitors, he served in the Legal Department of the National Electoral Commission of Nigeria (now INEC) in Abuja and later joined Izinyon SAN & Co., Abuja, where he rose to the position of Deputy Head of Chambers. His leadership and experience continue to shape the firm’s commitment to delivering exceptional legal services.
EDUCATION & RECOGNITION
- LL.B, University of Benin, Benin City (1994)
- Called to the Nigerian Bar as a Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria (1995)
- LL.M, University of Abuja
- Notary Public of the Supreme Court of Nigeria
ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS
- Founder and Head of Chambers, I & A Solicitors
- Former Legal Officer, National Electoral Commission of Nigeria (now INEC), Abuja (1995–1996)
- Former Deputy Head of Chambers, Izinyon SAN & Co., Abuja (1996–2000)
- Active participant in the International Bar Association (IBA)
- Consultant to various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs)
- Member of several ad-hoc ministerial committees
PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENTS
Mr. Osayande has served as consultant and adviser to several government agencies and institutions, including:
- Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC)
- National Sports Commission
- Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development
- Various ad-hoc ministerial committees
Memberships and Affiliations
- International Bar Association (IBA)
- Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY
- As Founder and Head of Chambers, Akugbe Jonathan Osayande, Esq. remains committed to providing practical, strategic, and client-focused legal solutions while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.