Destiny O. Ogedegbe
Destiny O. Ogedegbe
Destiny O. Ogedegbe is a Nigerian Lawyer who currently works in the leading law firm of Banwo and Ighodalo as a trainee associate. Widely known for his sterling academic feats, he is the first male to graduate with a first class from the Faculty of law, University of Benin[1] and the third best graduating student in the 2019 Abuja class of the Nigerian Law School. As a student advocate and scholar, he has won over 18 awards and recognitions in total from both institutions, ranging from academic achievements to Advocacy accolades in a number of national moot and mock competitions. He is also the current Legal Adviser to the National Association of Nigerian Law Students and serves on the Board of Directors of the National Moot and mock committee, Nigeria.[2]
Early Life and Education
Destiny O. Ogedegbe was born in Benin City, Edo state in the mid 1990’s and he hails from Orhionmwon Local Government.
He is the second child of five children by his both parents and one step sister.
He is the elder brother to the popular young rising and talented rapper, Harry Carter.
He attended Good Foundation Group of Schools for his basic education and started his secondary education at Unicoach group of schools.
His schooling there was however short-lived as financial impairments forced his family to relocate to a different settlement.
He later rounded up his secondary school education at Axxex Foundation Schools.[3] Admitted into the University of Benin (Nigeria) in 2013, Destiny O. Ogedegbe went on to become the best graduating student of the 2018 graduating class of the Faculty of Law. He also has a number of online certifications from the University of Aberdeen and the University of Pennyslyvania, USA to add to his burgeoning repertoire.
Career
While Destiny’s career has only begun, he has managed to serve as a Research assistant to notable academics in the University of Aberdeen on African trade agreements and making comparative analyses of cross-jurisdictional legal issues. In addition, he offers lectures on trans-border commercial transactions to diaspora law students and is a constant contributor to local and international law journals. [4]