Over the weekend, Prof. Foluke Dada-Lawanson shared an inspiring reflection that has since resonated widely across social media, especially within Nigeria’s legal community.
In a heartfelt post, the distinguished academic recounted coming across a young lawyer’s lament on Instagram, a raw expression of the struggles many young practitioners face today: long hours, modest pay, uncertainty, and the unrelenting pressure to succeed in an unforgiving system.
Prof. Dada-Lawanson acknowledged the depth of that frustration but offered a powerful reminder that “your current struggle does not define your ultimate story.”
She emphasized that every accomplished lawyer once faced moments of doubt and despair but triumphed through persistence and self-belief.
Speaking directly to young lawyers, she urged them to “keep showing up, keep learning, keep building character, and keep refining your craft.”
Her message concluded with an uplifting assurance that every challenge holds purpose, that today’s struggles are shaping tomorrow’s greatness.
“Keep moving, your possibility is on the way,” she affirmed.
Prof. Foluke Dada-Lawanson
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