David Andy Essien

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[David Andy Essien @DavidAndyEssien]

🚨 PUBLICATION ALERT!

Here is my latest article, titled: “Double Allocation of Land, Conflicting Titles and the Doctrine of Priority: Lessons from Olabanji v. The Honourable Minister, Federal Capital Territory & 2 Ors.”

Read the full analysis here:
https://t.co/mnqgJBTgYm

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You can access the PDF version here:

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[David Andy Essien @DavidAndyEssien]

🚨 PUBLICATION ALERT!

Here is my latest article, titled: “Double Allocation of Land, Conflicting Titles and the Doctrine of Priority: Lessons from Olabanji v. The Honourable Minister, Federal Capital Territory & 2 Ors.”

Read the full analysis here:
https://t.co/mnqgJBTgYm

[David Andy Essien @DavidAndyEssien]

Read the full analysis here:

https://t.co/mnqgJBTgYm

[David Andy Essien @DavidAndyEssien]

Whether you are a legal practitioner, developer, or prospective buyer, understanding these principles is essential for navigating land disputes and securing title.

[David Andy Essien @DavidAndyEssien]

The article highlights that where titles originate from a common grantor, the first in time prevails unless a valid revocation occurred first.

This decision reinforces that a subsequent grant is a nullity if the prior interest remains subsisting.

[David Andy Essien @DavidAndyEssien]

Double allocation of land remains a significant challenge in Nigeria’s real estate sector. In this article, I examine the landmark case of Olabanji v. Minister of FCT, offering critical insights into conflicting titles and the Doctrine of Priority.

[David Andy Essien @DavidAndyEssien]

I had a similar experience.

One landlord returned the rent we had already paid because my wife and I are lawyers, and apparently, he cannot rent to two lawyers.

Another refused to rent to us because we were not from a certain tribe.

House hunting can really wear you out. 🤧

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Oh, the things I saw when I was house hunting 😭😭

One refused to rent a house to me coz I was a lawyer.

Another refused because I wasn't Igbo. He'd assumed I was Igbo, then later discovered I was Yoruba.

Another landlord refused because I wasn't married.

House hunting is a crazy crazy thing. Unfortunately I have to do that again this year.

[David Andy Essien @DavidAndyEssien]

I had the opportunity to attend the @nbasblofficial 20th Annual International Business Law Conference in Abuja from 8 – 10 June 2026, themed “Beyond Reforms: Measuring Policy Impact.”

It was an engaging experience on how law and policy can drive sustainable economic progress.

[David Andy Essien @DavidAndyEssien]

Senior Lawyer! 🙌🏿

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Sharp!

[David Andy Essien @DavidAndyEssien]

An interesting case!

Read here: https://t.co/JqkuaGLd8c

[David Andy Essien @DavidAndyEssien]

The goal is to keep moving….

[Adepeju Jaiyeoba @pjlalah]

I didn’t start in a top tier firm, never worked in one, had no back up family fund, no fall back funds and no trust fund. Was the daughter of a public primary school teacher who spent afterschool in Isheri frying Garri, fetching water and watching our mum use our unpainted wall as blackboard for our school work revision.

While I’m still on my breakthrough journey, here are few things I’ve learnt so far:

1. Use your early years for learning. Yes, you may or may not be well paid but ensure you are learning. In my early years, If I’m not getting it from the firm, I ensured I was getting it from the news, law reports and friends in more active practice than I was.

2. Keep showing up: Some days will be good, some days, tough and other days outrightly bad. One thing you can’t stop doing however is showing up.

3. Never be comfortable doing nothing. Take on more tasks, more work and ensure you challenge yourself always. In my early years, I recall walking to my supervisor to ask for work once I see that I had nothing to do. I didn’t dress up, leave Iyana Ipaja for Lekki at 5am just to come do nothing.

4. Seek value adding opportunities. This is life. Where you arrived with a wobbly wooden ladder, someone else got there by an elevator. Don’t despise your wobbly ladder. Appreciate that it’s helping you move ahead in a place where some are still on the ground. Do not, however, be filled with unnecessary admiration of your wobbly ladder, focus on how you can make it better, how you can get an iron ladder, how you can build a staircase, how you can own your own elevator and finally how you can fly, outpacing even the elevator.

The goal is to keep moving.

5. Imagination and innovation should be your companion. Books, movies and the internet has helped us a lot in promoting equal access and opportunities. Take full advantage of this. Keep the vision of where you want to be in mind at all times. Make sure everything you do is taking you a step closer to where you want to be. It’s okay if outsiders do not understand you and how you are moving. You alone know your goal, your map and your journey. Every single time you look at your vision, ensure you improve on it. Do it better.

Also, that you have not worked in a top tier firm does not mean that you cannot admire them from afar, watch what they are doing, listen to the interviews of their visioneers, and aim to build something similar if not better than what they have built.

6. Whether one naira or one million naira in fees, so long as your name will be on it, ensure excellence. What this means is that you must maintain a general standard of excellence and never be one to have adjustable level excellence based on fees paid per client. Be clear in your expressions, sound in your reasoning and knowledgeable in the advisory you offer clients.

Again, as I am still on this journey myself, I hope to continue to learn more and share as I encounter them. 🙏🏽

[David Andy Essien @DavidAndyEssien]

This is a valid point.

[Foundational Nupe Lawyer @egi_nupe]

You mustn’t start your career in “big law firm” by all means. You can start small and grow into being a better lawyer that top firms are looking for.

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I am excited to mark my new age with something I have deeply envisioned for a while now. I'm officially launching "RUNWAY BRIEF".

Runway Brief is a series that simplifies the different concept of Aviation Law, making it practical, relatable, and accessible to every stakeholder in the aviation ecosystem.

Through this series, I will be breaking down both domestic and International Aviation laws in clear and practical terms.

Highlighting Passenger Rights and responsibilities, Airline obligations, Regulatory compliance, light disruptions, code-sharing arrangements, Airline liability, Complaints, enforcement mechanisms, and much more.

The objective of this series is simple:
1. Help people understand how the aviation system works;
2. Help passengers know their rights and obligations;
3. Promote accountability, compliance, and legal awareness within the aviation industry; and
4. To bridge the gap between aviation law, passengers and everyday air travel.

What better day to launch than a remarkable day like today. A day that represents growth, purpose, and new beginnings.

The idea is for everyone to stay informed, understand their rights and stay protected.

Welcome aboard.
Fasten your seatbelts!
Let's get on the runway

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