Brief profile
Funke Akoni
“Life happens to all of us. It is not what happens to us but how we react to it that defines the quality of our lives.”
I am a Legal Practitioner, Mediator and Arbitrator. I attended the prestigious University of Ibadan where I obtained an LL.B degree in Law in 1985 before proceeding to the Nigerian Law School after which I was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1986. I have since worked in different sectors of the economy both in Nigeria and in the United Kingdom.
Even though I have been a Legal Practitioner for over 20 years , I am passionate about mediating. I have been a mediator for about 5 years and have amassed relevant experience both commercial law and Family Law, mediating in disputes of diverse nature.
Apart from mediation, I am a knowledge enthusiast and lifelong learner with varied interests. This website is designed to be a platform for sharing some of my learning points especially as regards how to live a full and fulfilling life in latter years .
You are welcome to explore the website, read the articles and connect with me for further meaningful engagements.


Brief profile
Funke Akoni
“Life happens to all of us. It is not what happens to us but how we react to it that defines the quality of our lives.”
I am a Legal Practitioner, Mediator and Arbitrator. I attended the prestigious University of Ibadan where I obtained an LL.B degree in Law in 1985 before proceeding to the Nigerian Law School after which I was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1986. I have since worked in different sectors of the economy both in Nigeria and in the United Kingdom.
Even though I have been a Legal Practitioner for over 20 years , I am passionate about mediating. I have been a mediator for about 5 years and have amassed relevant experience both commercial law and Family Law, mediating in disputes of diverse nature.
Apart from mediation, I am a knowledge enthusiast and lifelong learner with varied interests. This website is designed to be a platform for sharing some of my learning points especially as regards how to live a full and fulfilling life as a senior citizen.
You are welcome to explore the website, read the articles and connect with me for further meaningful engagements.
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Speaking and Training
I am passionate about sharing life lessons and practical insights in various contexts. My primary focus is on helping senior citizens to maximize their lives through continuous learning and deliberate engagement in productive activities.
Dispute Resolution
As an Alternative Dispute Resolution expert, my objective is to mediate and be a peace maker across the globe. I have experience in complex Family Law mediations with cross-jurisdictional components.



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A health psychologist reveals how ‘stress fitness’ can increase longevity
This article was written by Elisa Epel, a health psychologist and longevity researcher. She is a professor at University of California, San Francisco and the Director of UCSF’s Aging, Metabolism and Emotion Center. Short-term stress isn’t always a bad thing. It...
The power of practising daily acts of kindness
We can all benefit from practising daily acts of kindness, regardless of our age or situation in life. With all that is going on around us now, we need to go the extra mile to be kind to people around us. These days I make it a point of duty to smile and say hello to...
Practical insights for overcoming barriers to personal redevelopment
Congratulations! You are now retired and you have all the time in the world to make the most of this new chapter in your life. With this newfound freedom and opportunity, you may be feeling both excited and overwhelmed. However, the reality of life after retirement is...
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