University of Warwick has decorated a former United Nations genocide and war crimes prosecutor, Charles Adeogun-Phillips with an honourary Doctor of Laws degree.
Gatekeepers News reports that the award has placed Adeogun-Phillips in distinguished ranks as those of past honourees such as President Nelson Mandela, who received a similar honour in 1996.
In his acceptance speech, Adeogun-Phillips appreciated the Chancellor, the Council, and the Senate, for what he described as a “most distinct and significant honour.”
He added, “It is my great pleasure to be associated with the University of Warwick and I hope I will continue to be a worthy advocate for the University and a standard bearer for my profession.”
While addressing the graduating set of 2022, Adeogun-Phillips shared three main insights that he believes will be valuable to them.
He listed the insights as ‘Stand Out’, ‘Be Intentional’, and ‘Build Relationships’.
Charles Adeogun-Phillips, an indigene of Osun State, Southwest Nigeria was born in London England on 6 March 1966.
He is an accomplished litigation practitioner and former international prosecutor who has also practiced in the area of international, ‘white-collar’ and business crimes for over two decades within Nigeria, the UK, and at various international courts and tribunals.
Adeogun-Phillips founded Charles Anthony (Lawyers) LLP, following a distinguished legal career as an international prosecutor and senior lawyer within the United Nations Organisation, which spanned over 12 years. Following his UN career, Charles has remained committed to humanitarian and developmental work.
