President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Mr. Tolu Obamuroh, a distinguished Nigerian legal practitioner, on his elevation to the Partnership of White & Case LLP, one of the world’s leading international law firms headquartered in New York.
Obamuroh’s appointment, effective January 1, 2026, marks a major milestone for Nigerian professionals globally, as he joins the firm’s International Arbitration Practice in Paris. Notably, he is one of only three new partners worldwide in this specialised field and the sole Nigerian-qualified lawyer in this year’s global partner class.
In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), on Friday, President Tinubu described the achievement as a reflection of Nigerian competence, resilience, and global excellence.
“President Tinubu commends this outstanding achievement as a reflection of Nigerian competence, resilience, and global excellence, noting that Tolu’s success represents the best of the country’s new generation of professionals who continue to distinguish themselves worldwide,” the statement read.
The President further remarked that Obamuroh’s rise to partnership at such a highly respected international firm “stands as a powerful symbol of the Renewed Hope vision — a Nigeria whose citizens lead and excel across disciplines, defined by merit, integrity, and global impact.”
Obamuroh’s career has been marked by professional excellence, having represented sovereign states and major corporations in complex, high-value cross-border disputes, particularly in the energy and infrastructure sectors. He also serves as a trusted adviser to the Federal Government of Nigeria in several international matters, working under the supervision of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.
President Tinubu concluded by celebrating the milestone alongside Obamuroh’s family, friends, and the legal community, encouraging other young Nigerians to draw inspiration from his “journey of dedication, discipline, and service.”
