Original: In 1955, a year before western Nigeria became internally self-governing, Sir Ademola was appointed Chief Justice for Western Nigeria, thus becoming the first Nigerian head of the judiciary anywhere in Nigeria.
Simplified: Adetokunbo Adegboyega Ademola KBE was a Nigerian judge and former Chief Justice of Nigeria (1958-1972). Before becoming the Chief Justice, he was Chief Justice of the Western Region of Nigeria.