Nigeria’s legal and governance luminaries are poised for a pivotal discourse tomorrow as SPA Ajibade & Co. hosts the 18th edition of its prestigious Annual Business Luncheon, a cornerstone platform for high-level dialogue on legal, governance, and justice sector reform. Scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2025, the event will convene leaders from the legal profession, public service, academia, and international law to tackle the pressing imperative of restoring public confidence in the nation’s justice institutions.

Under the theme “Rebuilding Public Trust in the Nigerian Justice System: Responsibilities of the Bar, the Bench, and Society,” the luncheon promises incisive examinations of the collaborative roles required to fortify ethical and structural pillars for a justice system worthy of national trust. As one of Nigeria’s most respected forums for such engagements, the event underscores the firm’s enduring commitment to advancing reform in a sector critical to democratic stability and economic progress.

The gathering will be graced by an illustrious array of contributors, blending judicial expertise, prosecutorial prowess, academic insight, and business acumen.

  • Special Guest of Honour: Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Federal Republic of Nigeria, whose presence highlights the federal government’s stake in justice sector transformation.
  • Keynote Speaker: Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, Immediate Past Vice President of Nigeria; former Attorney-General of Lagos State; professor of public law; and a global advocate for governance and climate action. Osinbajo’s address is anticipated to offer profound reflections on the pathways to public trust, drawing from his extensive experience at the intersection of law, policy, and leadership.
  • Moderator: Dr. Babatunde Ajibade, SAN, Managing Partner of SPA Ajibade & Co. and a renowned commercial litigator and thought leader, who will steer the discussions with his signature blend of intellectual rigor and practical wisdom.

The panel discussion will feature a powerhouse quintet:

  • Dr. Charles Deji Adeogun-Phillips, SAN: An international lawyer and former lead genocide prosecutor at the United Nations, renowned for his expertise in anti-corruption and transitional justice.
  • Hon. Justice Habeeb Abiru, JSC: Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, a distinguished contributor to judicial reform and a prolific legal scholar.
  • Hon. Justice Oludotun Adebola Adefope-Okojie (Rtd.): Former Justice of the Court of Appeal; a respected jurist, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and acclaimed author.
  • Prof. Patrick Okedinachi Utomi: Professor of political economy; governance strategist; public intellectual; and former presidential candidate, known for his bold visions on societal renewal.
  • Hakeem Belo-Osagie: A prominent business leader, investor, and governance advocate, bringing perspectives on the economic imperatives of a credible justice framework.

The luncheon kicks off at 11:00 AM at the elegant Metropolitan Club, Victoria Island, Lagos, fostering an atmosphere conducive to candid exchanges and networking among Nigeria’s elite influencers.

Registration is open via the dedicated portal at https://luncheon.spaajibade.com, inviting stakeholders eager to contribute to the dialogue on justice reform.

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