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Late Pastor (Barr) KENNETH O. ATSUWETE

Barr. Ken Atsuwete was born on the 26th of November, 1970 at Ile-Ife to Late Pa. Smauel Atsuwete and Late Mrs. Felicia Keke Sado. He started his primary school education at Igbode Primary School, Erhunrun in 1977 and finished in Army Children's School, Port Harcourt in 1983. He then went on to the Rivers State College of Arts and Science PH where he obtained the Interim Joint Matric Board Exam, (A Level), in 1990. He initially gained admission into the University of Benin to study Political Science but in a sudden twist of fate he was admitted into the Faculty of Law on the Direct Entry admission list. He graduated with LL.B(Hons) in 1998. He proceeded to do his youth service (N.Y.S.C) in Ogun State. Having passed out from service, he went to the Nigerian Law School and was called to bar in the year 2000. Before his call to bar, he worked as an undergraduate law intern/litigation Clerk at Akin Sikuade & Co. After his education, Barr Ken Atsuwete interned with Marine Partners Law firm where he learnt and developed a passion in/for the art of practical court room advocacy. His next move was to C.O.I Joseph & Co where he worked as a counsel in chambers until 2001 when he joined the Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law as the Programmes Assistant (Public Interest Advocacy). His exposure and subsequent passion for Human Rights Advocacy was born ere as he was dedicated in his defence of the less privileged. He rendered pro bono legal services to the indigent members of the public and vehemently opposed any form of injustice against humanity. He held various outreaches through community forums, seminars and conferences and also worked in liaison with the National and State assemblies in conducting legislative advocacy programmes. He rose through the ranks at the Institute until he resigned in 2006 as the Programme Director. He was to move on to establish his own law firm, K.O Atsuwete & Co and his N.G.O Human Rights Alliance. Ken continued in his service of the people by providing a haven for the under privileged and down trodden in the community. He had no tolerance for injustice and held public officers accountable for their actions and inactions while in government. His voice was heard as he anchored and granted many interviews, talks and call in programmes on the radio, TV and social media which eventually earned him the title ‘voice of the voiceless’. Ken was an astute lawyer, a Comrade, a Human Rights Activist and a strong defender of the common man. He was a fearless, confident and dogged fighter. He fought for what he believed in with so much enthusiasm. He believed so much in the quest for justice. Infact, he was a hero. A hero for the oppressed. A hero for the voiceless... On the home front, he was a devoted and committed father and husband. He was married to Barr. (Mrs) Wendy Atsuwete (Nee Aziagba) and together they had three gorgeous children. He was a father to many both his biological children and spiritual children. He was a member of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, London. A devout Christian and a Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Living Proof Parish, Ozuoba, A member of the Uniben Christian Union Alumni Association, Comprehensive Old Boys Association (COBA)1988, Christian Lawyers Association Fellowship of Nigeria, The Nigerian Bar Association, Port Harcourt Branch among others. Ken would be fondly remembered for his impact on humanity. Though he lived a short life, his legacy and impact lives on. Adieu Barrister Kenneth Oritseserundede Atsuwete! May your soul Rest in Perfect Peace! Amen! Quaynxlie (talk) 09:21, 15 September 2017 (UTC)