Olanipekun To Speak On 2019 Election At Judiciary Correspondents Annual Lecture

NAJUC is an association of journalists from both the print, broadcast and online media covering various courts across the country. Chief Olanipekun who is unarguably one of the best minds in the legal profession is expected to examine critical issues in the judiciary, media and how they would affect the 2019 election. NAJUC 2018 Annual Lecture Committee Chairman, Mr Henry Ojelu in a statement noted that Chief Olanipekun, was chosen to deliver the 2018 lecture due to his wealth of experience on legal issues in Nigeria’s electoral system. According to Ojelu, the lecture which will hold at Domus Fidei Hotel, Ikeja Lagos, will be hosted by Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Opeyemi Oke while Lagos Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Kazeem Adeniji is the special guest of honour. He also said that the event will be used to launch the association’s quarterly publication ‘Justice’ while awards will also be given to deserving members of the public who have distinguish themselves in their chosen careers. “Those that we have considered fit to receive this year’s NAJUC Award of Excellence are: Sylva Oguemoh, SAN; Kazeem Adeniji and Richard Akinnola’. “Participants in the panel session of the lecture includes, NBA 2nd Vice President , Monday Ubani, Renowned Journalist and Activist Richard Akinnola and Executive Director, Access to Justice , Joseph Otteh. “The session will be moderated by presenter of Television Continental’s award winning programme ‘Journalist Hangout’, Mr Ayodele Ozugbaku . “Dignitaries expected at the event includes, All Progressives Congress, APC, National Legal Adviser, Dr. Muiz Banire; Pastor Dele Adesina, SAN; Chief Niyi Akintola, SAN; Lagos INEC Resident Commissioner, Mr Sam Olumekun and Ikeja NBA Chairman, Adesina Ogunlana”, he said.]]>