Folake Solanke

"If we [lawyers] are corruption-free, the whole country will be corruption-free."

"Speak up against those who cannot speak for themselves. Let’s speak in the language of the youths. Visit schools visit hospitals. What assistance do we offer those who cannot help themselves? We should assist rape victims. We should be the voice of the society."

"The event today has categorically proved that people who attain the age of 70 years and above are not brain-dead."

"It is imperative that the younger people should be made aware that values are constants which must be demonstrated in all our activities."

"Legal practice has become globalized. And I advocate lawyers without borders and like doctors without borders so that you can practice anywhere in the world."

"We must have an easy relationship between the lawyers and the law enforcement agencies."

"And it is important for the Supreme Court itself to engage in self-criticism, self-awareness, self-assessment to address the loss of confidence of the people in the Supreme Court. That is where our salvation lies."

"If anything goes wrong with the Supreme Court, we are in trouble. If anything goes wrong with the court, we are in trouble."

"We should stop applications for Judgeship (that's what is going on now). And it should not be based on where your father is or who your mother is or where you come from. It should be purely knowledge and merit."

"I always say that not all judges are corrupt there are some of them who labour night and day to give up their best and to make sure that judgments are based on evidence received and the applicable laws."

"The judiciary has no alternative than to defeat the monster of corruption for Nigerians to trust the judiciary and have full confidence in Nigeria’s justice system."

"I have played my part and I believe it is time to bow out,"

"When you are a teacher, you are performing before an audience – most are younger than you are, but still, it is an audience in a private forum. But if you are going to perform before an audience you must be very sure of your script and what you are going to impart."