Legal luminary and author, turned 80 on the 18th of December. A native of Obinkita Village, he was educated at London University and the University College, London. He was a lecturer in law; Consultant, company and commercial law; notary public of the Supreme Court; pioneer Editor-in- Chief, Law Reports of Nigeria; Examiner, Nigeria Institute of Bankers; past Chairman, NEPA; past director, DPMS, United Geophysical Nig Ltd. etc. Ugwu Aro is the author of many books on Aro culture and traditions. He is married with children and grandchildren.