J-K Gadzama LLP is set to hold its 19th Annual Public Lecture today, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, bringing together legal practitioners, technology experts, cybersecurity professionals, policymakers and other stakeholders to discuss how Nigeria can prepare its workforce for the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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The lecture, scheduled to commence at 2:00 p.m., will focus on the theme, “The Future of Work: Preparing Nigeria’s Workforce for the Age of Artificial Intelligence.”
The annual event will examine the implications of artificial intelligence for employment, professional practice, technological development and workforce readiness, particularly as AI continues to transform the skills required across different sectors.
Organisers are inviting lawyers, students, technology enthusiasts, business professionals, public officials and members of the general public interested in the future of work to participate in the discussion.
The programme will feature the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, as Chairman of the occasion.
Rotimi Ogunyemi, a technology lawyer and Partner at BOC Legal, will deliver the keynote address, providing insights into the opportunities and challenges associated with preparing Nigeria’s workforce for the age of artificial intelligence.
The lecture will be hosted by Joe-Kyari Gadzama, OFR, SAN, C.Arb, Founding Principal Partner of J-K Gadzama LLP.
A panel of experts drawn from law, technology, cybersecurity, data protection and academia will also contribute to the discussion.
Among the discussants is Professor Lukman Abdulrauf, a Professor in the Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin.
Also participating is Ms. Ibukunoluwa Owa, Assistant Manager, Regulations Unit, Nigeria Data Protection Commission, whose participation brings a data protection and regulatory perspective to the discussion.
Mr. Folahanmi Ogunbodede, a Systems and Cybersecurity Expert based in the United Kingdom, will join the panel alongside Ms. Pamela Victor-Ibitamuno, a Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Analyst at Cybarik, United Kingdom.
Another discussant is Ms. Sarah Jeta Atumga, a Senior Associate at J-K Gadzama LLP.
The discussion will be moderated by Mr. Chidera Mgbe, LL.M., MCIArb, a Junior Partner at J-K Gadzama LLP.
With artificial intelligence increasingly influencing professional services, workplace processes and the demand for new skills, the lecture is designed to encourage conversations on how Nigerians can adapt to emerging technological realities.
The theme raises a central question: How should Nigeria equip its workforce with the knowledge and skills necessary to remain relevant and competitive in an AI-driven economy?
The programme will provide an opportunity for participants to hear perspectives from professionals working across technology law, cybersecurity, data protection, academic research and legal practice.
The organisers are encouraging interested participants not to miss the opportunity to join the conversation, stressing the importance of preparing for technological changes rather than being left behind.
As the 19th edition of the firm’s annual public lecture, the event will also bring together professionals and stakeholders with an interest in the relationship between technology, innovation and the future of employment in Nigeria.
The lecture is scheduled for today, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Interested lawyers, young professionals, students, technology practitioners and members of the public are encouraged to register and participate.
Registration is available through the following link:
The organisers urge intending participants to secure their places and join the discussion on preparing Nigeria’s workforce for the age of artificial intelligence.
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