NBA’s annual general conference kicks off in Lagos
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) commenced its 2024 Annual General Conference on Friday, August 23, with a series of activities aimed at setting the stage for a memorable event. Over 16,000 legal practitioners are expected to attend the conference, which will run until August 28.
The conference began with the opening of delegate registration and a thanksgiving Jumat service at the Central Mosque on Lagos Island. On Saturday, August 24, a health walk was held at 7 AM, followed by a pre-conference NEC meeting at the Nigeria Law School. The day’s events will culminate in a welcome cocktail party hosted by the Chief Judge of Lagos, Justice Kazeem Alogba.
Themed “Pressing Forward; A National Posture for Rebuilding Nigeria,” the conference sessions will be held at Eko Hotel & Suites and Tafawa Balewa Square, both located on Lagos Island. Oyinkan Badejo-Okusanya, Chairman of the Annual General Conference Planning Committee, described the 2024 NBA-AGC as “A Conference Like No Other.”
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“What this means is that no detail is too small; no stone is left unturned to ensure that we bring this slogan to life. Every aspect of the Conference will be a highlight,” Badejo-Okusanya said. She emphasized that the sessions, resource persons, and social activities have been meticulously planned to ensure a memorable experience for both physical and virtual delegates.
The conference’s opening ceremony, scheduled for Sunday, August 25, at 4:00 PM at Eko Hotel & Suites, will feature a keynote address by Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a prominent figure known for her many firsts. A special thanksgiving church service will precede the ceremony at 9 AM at the historic Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina.
Former President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, will also be speaking at the opening ceremony, addressing the topic “Future of Africa in The Midst of Rising Security, Economic and Political Challenges.” His speech will be complemented by interventions from key figures such as Senator Abubakar Bagudu, the Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, and former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Minister of Justice & Attorney-General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), are also expected to deliver goodwill messages during the event.
Throughout the week, the conference will feature several high-profile sessions, including “The Glass Ceiling is Shattered,” where Nigeria’s eleven female Bank MDs will share their leadership journeys. Other sessions will explore the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the practice of law, the intersection of Rule of Law and Human Rights in Nigeria, and the globalization of legal services.
One notable session on the globalisation of legal services will feature Prof. Konyinsola Ajayi (SAN), Richard Atkinson, Vice President of the Law Society of England and Wales, and other esteemed legal professionals. The session will be coordinated by Ronke Adeyemi and moderated by Channels TV’s judiciary correspondent, Shola Soyele.
The 2024 NBA Annual General Conference promises to be a landmark event, offering something for everyone in attendance.
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