The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is gearing up for its highly anticipated 2024 Annual General Conference, which will take place from August 23-27 in Lagos.
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The five-day event, themed “The Future of Africa Amid Rising Security, Economic and Political Challenges”, promises to be a platform for robust discussions and insights on key issues facing the legal profession and the nation as a whole.
The conference will kick off on Friday, August 23 with the opening of delegates’ registration at the Cricket Pitch Car Park in Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS). On Saturday morning, attendees will participate in a health walk from TBS to Onikan Stadium, followed by a tree planting event.
The official opening ceremony will be held on Sunday, August 25 at the Eko Hotel & Suites Convention Centre. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, GCON, and the conference will be declared open by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Monday and Tuesday will feature a packed schedule of plenary sessions and breakout panels covering a wide range of topics, from artificial intelligence and the practice of law, to security challenges, economic growth, and access to justice. Notable speakers include former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama and Hon. Justice Amina Augie, JSC (Rtd).
The conference will also showcase various social events and activities, including the President’s Dinner, the Finals of the President’s Cup Football Competition, a Lagos State Showcase session titled “Eko For Show!”, and the popular “UnBARred” social night.
The AGC will conclude on Wednesday with the Annual General Meeting at TBS, followed by a press conference and the inauguration of the newly elected NBA national officers at the Nigerian Law School Auditorium.
With over 10,000 legal practitioners expected to attend, the 2024 NBA-AGC promises to be an impactful gathering that will help shape the future direction of the Bar and contribute to national discourse. As NBA President Yakubu Maikyau, SAN noted, “This year’s conference comes at a critical time for our nation. It provides an important forum for the legal community to lend our expertise and voice to addressing the pressing challenges we face.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
| FRIDAY 23 AUGUST, 2024 | ||
| 1:00pm | Central Mosque, Nnamdi Azikiwe Street, Lagos Island | |
| Opening of Delegates’ Registration | 10:00am – 9:00pm | Cricket Pitch Car Park, Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos Island (Mammy Market) |
| SATURDAY 24 AUGUST 2024 | ||
| Health Walk | 7:00am | From Tafawa Balewa Square through Broad Street and the Marina to Onikan Stadium |
| Tree Planting | During the Health Walk | |
| Delegates Registration | 10:00am – 9:00pm | Cricket Pitch Car Park, TBS |
| Pre-Conference NEC | 3:00pm | Nigerian Law School Auditorium, Victoria Island |
| C.J’s Welcome Cocktail | 6:00pm | CHIEF JUDGE’S COCKTAIL
Nigerian Law School Quadrangle, Victoria Island Hosted by the Chief Judge of the High Court of Lagos State |
| SUNDAY 25 AUGUST 2024 | ||
| Thanksgiving Service | 9:00am – 11:00am | Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos |
| Delegates’ Registration | 10:00am–6:00pm | Cricket Pitch Car Park (TBS) |
| Young Lawyers’ Introductory Session
Fantasia Hall, Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island
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12noon – 2:00pm | What it Takes to be a Lawyer
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| Eko Hotel & Suites Convention Centre | 4:00pm – 6:00pm | OPENING CEREMONY
Keynote Speaker – Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, GCON Conference to be declared open by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria |
| Friendship Centre, TBS Marquee | 7:30pm | Opening of the Friendship Centre
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| MONDAY 26 AUGUST 2024 | ||
| Eko Hotel & Suites Convention Centre
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9:00am – 12 noon | OPENING PLENARY
The Future of Africa Amid Rising Security, Economic and Political Challenges Keynote Address by His Excellency Mr. John Dramani Mahama, Former President of Ghana |
| The Glass is Shattered! Insights from Nigeria’s Female Banking Leaders on Achieving Career Success and Staying Relevant
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| Breakout Sessions 2:30 – 4:15pm
All Breakout sessions to take place at the Conference Arena, Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) |
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| Breakout Session I
Teslim Olawale Elias, CFR, GCON Hall (Hall 1) |
2:30 – 4:15pm | The Rise of Artificial Intelligence and The Practice of Law. What Are the Issues the Nigerian Bar Association Should Be Addressing Right Now, And How?
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| Breakout II
Aloma Mariam Mukhtar, GCON Hall (Hall 2) |
2:30 – 4:15pm | Intersection of Rule of Law and Human Rights in Nigeria: Unlocking Opportunities for a Democratic Future
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| Breakout Session III
Mohammed Bello, GCON Hall (Hall 3) |
2:30 – 4:15pm | Championing Pro Bono: Mobilising the Legal Profession to Make a Difference.
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| Breakout Session IV
Folake Solanke, SAN, CON Hall (Hall 4) |
2:30 – 4:15pm | Legal Practice within the Sub-Saharan African Region: Understanding the Opportunities Provided by the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA)
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| Breakout Session V
Chukwudifu Oputa, GCON Hall (Hall 5) |
2:30 – 4:15pm | Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu Leadership Series: Is State Police a Solution to National Insecurity?
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| Breakout Session VI
Christopher Sapara Williams Hall (Hall 6) |
2:30 – 4:15pm | Making Nigeria a Safe Arbitration Seat: Cultivating Trust, Efficiency, and Reliability in Dispute Resolution.
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| Breakout Session VII
Sir Adetokunbo Ademola, GCON Hall (Hall 7) |
2:30 – 4:15pm | Ensuring Adequacy of Minimum Wages – Mission Impossible?
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| Breakout Session VIII
Chief Anayo J. Offiah, SAN Hall (Hall 8) |
2:30 – 4:15pm | Strengthening Representative Leadership and Good Governance: Are the Youths Ready to Break from the Status-Quo?
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| Breakout Session IX
Mohammed Uwais, GCON Hall (Hall 9) |
2:30 – 4:15pm | Two Years of Y.C. Maikyau’s Administration: Reflecting on Key Deliverables – What Has Been Done? What is Being Done and Update on the Legal Practitioners’ Act.
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| Breakout Session X
Hairat Ade Balogun, OON Hall (Hall 10)
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2:30 – 4:15pm | Issues in Judicial Constitutional Reform
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| Onikan Stadium | 4:30pm | FINALS OF THE PRESIDENT’S CUP
FOOTBALL COMPETITION |
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Zinnia Hall, Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island |
7:00pm
Black Carpet from 6:00pm |
PRESIDENT’S DINNER
Guest of Honour Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu, Governor of Lagos State Dinner Speaker Hon. Justice Amina Augie, JSC (Rtd)
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| TUESDAY 27 AUGUST 2024 | ||
| Sanwoolu House (TBS)
(Beside Hall 4 – Folake Solanke SAN CON Hall) |
All Day | EKO FOR SHOW!
LAGOS STATE SHOWCASE SESSION THEME: The Lagos Experience – A Journey through Culture, Heritage and Innovation |
| Breakout Session I
Teslim Olawale Elias, CFR, GCON Hall (Hall 1) |
9:30am–12noon | Lawyers in the Spotlight: Essential Anti-Money Laundering Considerations for the Legal Profession.
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| Breakout Session II
Aloma Mukhtar, GCON Hall (Hall 2) |
9:30am–12noon | What Will Successful Law Firms Look Like in the Future? |
| Breakout Session III
Mohammed Bello, GCON Hall (Hall 3) |
9:30am–12 noon | From Innovation to Access: Empowering Lawyers and Communities Through Emerging Technologies.
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| Breakout Session IV
Folake Solanke, SAN, CON Hall (Hall 4) |
9:30am–12 noon | Challenges to Legal Education: Where Are We Now?
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| Breakout Session V
Chukwudifu Oputa, GCON Hall (Hall 5) |
9:30am–12 noon | CAMA is Four Years Old: What Has Changed?
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| Breakout Session VI
Christopher Sapara Williams Hall (Hall 6) |
9:30am–12 noon | Conflicting Decisions – Knowingly Made: Endangering the Rule of Law and Economic Growth. |
| Breakout Session VII
Sir Adetokunbo Ademola, GCON Hall (Hall 7) |
9:30am–12 noon | Fireside Chat: Take A Seat Inside the Meeting Room with The Honourable Attorney-General of The Federation and His Justice Sector Reform Team, As They Give Update on Reforms in The Justice Sector. |
| Breakout Session VIII
Chief Anayo J. Offiah, SAN Hall (TBS) (Hall 8) |
9:30am–12 noon | Nigeria’s Economy – On Track or Side-Tracked?
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| Breakout Session IX
Mohammed Uwais, GCON Hall (Hall 9) |
9:30am–12 noon | Traditional Rulers Roundtable: Proposals for Integrating Traditional with the Contemporary in Justice Delivery.
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| Breakout Session X
Hairat Ade Balogun, OON Hall (Hall 10)
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9:30am–12 noon | Special Interest Session / Nigerian Army / Nigerian Air Force / Nigerian Navy/ Nigeria Police/ Nigerian Correctional Services: Are We Winning the War Against Insecurity. |
| Breakout Session I
Teslim Olawale Elias, CFR, GCON Hall (Hall 1) |
2:00pm – 4:00pm | Globalisation and the Legal Profession
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| Breakout Session II
Aloma Mukhtar, GCON Hall (Hall 2) |
2:00pm – 4:00pm | State Ministries of Justice in Focus: How are they Advancing State Legal Services, Access to Justice, and the Rule of Law through Policies, Laws and Legal Services? |
| Breakout Session III
Mohammed Bello, GCON Hall (Hall 3) |
2:00pm – 4:00pm | Navigating Legal Currents: Understanding Recent Developments in Shipping and Admiralty Law and Their Relevance to General Commercial Practice.
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| Breakout Session IV
Folake Solanke, SAN, CON (Hall 4) |
2:00pm – 4:00pm | Exploring Contemporary issues in Administration of Criminal Justice: Perspectives and Insights.
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| Breakout Session V
Chukwudifu Oputa, GCON Hall (Hall 5) |
2:00pm – 4:00pm | Achieving sustainable economic growth: Where are we with solid minerals development now?
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| Breakout Session VI
Christopher Sapara Hall (Hall 6) |
2:00pm – 4:00pm | All Work and No Rest: Promoting peak performance for Lawyers through Health and Well-Being interventions.
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| Breakout Session VII
Sir Adetokunbo Ademola, GCON Hall (Hall 7) |
2:00pm – 4:00pm | Beyond Nigeria’s 2023 General Elections: Pending Issues in Electoral Reform
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| Breakout Session VIII
Chief Anayo J. Offiah, SAN Hall
(Hall 8) |
2:00pm – 4:00pm | International Court of Justice in the Spotlight: Lessons from South Africa’s Genocide Case against Israel.
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| Breakout Session IX
Mohammed Uwais, GCON Hall
(Hall 9) |
2:00pm – 4:00pm | Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, 2018: Implementation in Words or Deeds?
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| Breakout Session X
Hairat Ade Balogun, OON Hall
(Hall 10) |
2:00pm – 4:00pm | |
| Breakout Session XI
Shell Hall, MUSON Centre Onikan |
2:00pm – 4:00pm | From Crisis to Action: Is the tide rising against Gender-Based Violence?
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| Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island | 7:00pm | UnBARred 7.0
Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel |
| TBS
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9:00am – 10:30am | Section on Business Law AGM
Folake Solanke, SAN, CON Hall (Hall 4) |
| TBS | Section on Legal Practice AGM
Chukwudifu Oputa, GCON Hall (Hall 5) |
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| TBS | Section on Public Interest and Development Law AGM
Hairat Ade Balogun, OON Hall (Hall 10) |
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| TBS | NBA Women’s Forum AGM
Chief Anayo J. Offiah, SAN Hall (Hall 8) |
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| TBS | Young Lawyers Forum AGM
Mohammed Bello, GCON Hall (Hall 3) |
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| TBS | 12:00noon | NBA AGM |
| Nigerian Law School Auditorium, Victoria Island | 9:00am | Post AGC Press Conference |
| 10:00am | Inauguration of Newly Elected National Officers | |
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