Morgan Ikponmwosa Solomon, ESQ

Rest on noble lawyer. U touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed, heaven has gained an angel.

I can't still understand that M.I. Solomon Esq is gone to be with the Lord. Quite shocking for words.
Solozo was quite amiable and easy going. He is humility personified and I missed him greatly. He was my worthy companion at Eghobamien and Eghobamien Chambers when I was the Head of Chambers. May his soul continue to rest in peace. It is well, Amen!
G.E.Ezomo, Esq.

Mr. Solomon was such a soft spoken lawyer. I never heard him raise his voice for once in court not even when he was agitated or arguing rightly like most of us do. He was always peaceful in passing his message.
May the Good Lord grant him eternal rest and also comfort his beloved ones in Jesus name, Amen

A gentleman per excellence. Soft spoken, vast in his field of work, impeccable and diligent, These are the few words among so many I can use to describe M.I. as he is popularly called. Your good name lingers, your brilliant daughter Juliet is already a chip off the old block, already making you proud. Rest on sir.

Rest in peace, Sir.

May the Almighty grant repose of your soul in his bosom.

Tribute to a man of his words M.I. Solomon.
A beautiful soul is gone, a man that stands by what he says, a fearless and courageous man. A man you can take his words to the bank, a genuine soul. Epa thank you for your love and support for me, thanks for your encouragement during the campaign of idemudia Osifo. you were one of those people who kept telling me, Uwa keep pushing, never leave idemudia alone be there for him, don't worry victory will come at last. i can't forget how you insisted for your daughter Juliet, to bring you to election venue, to cast your vote for ID despite your health challenges. Epa you didn't now wait for ID to finish his tenure? Death you are wicked😭
Rest on a genuine man... you are too dear to be forgotten, to live is not to die in the hearts of those you love. Your memory will forever linger on...
Ohiowie Epa
Adieu a beautiful soul 😭😭😭😭😭

He was a great bar personality. He was always in attendance at NBA Benin general monthly meetings, always prompt and never missed an opportunity to contribute his balanced opinions on issues. His consistency of character was an inspiration to many.

Pa Morgan was an epitome of humility. A lawyer with integrity and per excellence. He will ever be missed. Rest in peace out beloved father.

A lawyer and a true gentleman—that was Barrister Solomon, my great in-law. He embodied the essence of what it means to be a gentleman, which is a rare trait. He was truly a rara avis.

Before our children, Morgan and Ede Nidamwen, got married, Barrister Solomon and his wife attended a number of our family functions. He would send charming notes to congratulate our family during special occasions. I often told my daughter that her prospective father-in-law was a first-class gentleman—respectful, courteous, and polite.

When I mentioned to Barrister Solomon that my late father was also named Morgan, he shared his admiration for my late father, Morgan Agbontaen, praising my father's gentle demeanor and urbane disposition. I recognized those same virtues in Barrister Solomon.

He was indeed a pleasant man who will be greatly missed in this world; his kind is rare. As my in-law, he congratulated me on a number of occasions—when I received awards and held both international and local appointments. His letters, written on 'Ikponmwosa and Associates' (Ehima Chambers) letterhead, were formal and eloquent, often embellished with quotations from the Bible, William Shakespeare, and other literary giants. These letters were thoughtfully sent via courier, which I greatly admired. In return, I made sure to reply formally and saved our correspondence alongside my certificates.

Barrister Solomon was a doting and caring father and grandfather. He embraced my daughter as his own and not merely as a daughter-in-law. He loved his grandchildren deeply and kept detailed notes on their milestones, such as their first smiles and first steps, and he knew their favourite food.

He was a hardworking man, diligently dedicated to his profession until his last days. Despite his commitment to work, he managed to balance it with caring for his family, especially his lovely wife, Mrs. Ehi Solomon.

May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace. My family will miss him dearly. The world has lost a truly gentle spirit, but Heaven has gained one.

Rest in peace, my great in-law—erha nokhua oghe Iriagbonse Nosazena and Osazuware Morgan III.

Prof. Kokunre Eghafona

I have so much to write about my father-in-love, yet the weight of my words often leaves me speechless. Before I got married, my mother told me that a man is often a reflection of his father. Seeing the kind of man my father-in-law was gave me all the assurance I needed to say yes to my husband's proposal.
It is common to shower people with praises when they pass—even history's worst figures had kind words inscribed on their tombstones, but believe me when I say this: I would rather say nothing at all than offer undeserved praise.
Barr. Morgan was a man truly worthy of praise. He was the most humble man I ever met, but even his humility was surpassed by his dedication to hard work. He was so industrious that I often struggled to understand why. As a millennial, teetering on the edge of Generation Z, my orientation leans toward a "work smarter, not harder" mindset, because of this, we often debated about his work ethic.
Yes, we debated—he allowed me to. He would say, "Nidamwen, not so now. I like working because it keeps me healthy."And I would counter, "No, rest is what keeps one healthy." Our back-and-forths on this topic became so engaging that I almost spoke to him like a peer.
He was a man of integrity—punctual, precise, honest, and fair. I once asked him to notarize a document for me, and he refused until it was properly done. I remember telling my friend how meticulous my father-in-love was, and she responded, "That baba sef!"
But beyond his integrity, he was reproducible. A true leader is one who instills his best traits in others, selflessly giving a part of himself away. Morgan did just that—he left a legacy not just in words, but in the lives he touched.
He was selfless in service. Some of the older generation might debate this, but true love is a life of service. Jesus Christ, the epitome of love, washed the feet of His disciples. In the same way, my father-in-law embodied servanthood. If he were still alive today, I could call him right now and ask him to come bathe my baby, and he would run down without hesitation.
A man who serves others, who is humble, full of character, and hardworking—such men are rare. I am grateful to have known one.


"Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!" – Matthew 25:23

TRIBUTE TO MY LEARNED FRIEND AND A BROTHER, BARR MORGAN I. SOLOMON

Solo, as i fondly called you, your sudden exit has devastated me, but why solo? What will happen to our arrangements to celebrate our 30 active years at the nigerian bar in march 2025?
Our horrible years at ahmadu bello university zaria because of countless religious upheaval in kaduna and zaria, culminating to our going to nigerian law school lagos and thereafter in march 1995!

When i thought of abandoning the one year program at the nigerian law school lagos due to poverty and lack of hostel accommodation you counselled me not to do so and more importantly you allowed me to squat with you in your hostel room at victoria island, lagos! That was how two true friends slept on a six-spring bed alternately!

I remain deeply appreciative of your unquantifiable help!

Your humility was felt by all and sundry! As i write this tribute tears gush out my eyes!
Your death has created unimaginable agony to me. So solo tell me how again i can find a friend like you?

I am short of words, may your humble soul rest peacefully with your creator until we meet to part no more! Adieu solo!


BARR. JEREMIAH IDAKWOJI