The 26th End-of-Year Award & Appreciation Evening and 11th Christmas Carol hosted by J-K Gadzama LLP on Monday, December 15, 2025, was more than just a corporate event; it was a vibrant display of appreciation, drawing a galaxy of high-profile guests from the legal, judicial, political, and religious spheres.

The star-studded evening’s highlight was the powerful message delivered by the main speaker, Apostle Joshua Selman, who had high praise for the law firm’s leadership philosophy and its commitment to celebrating staff achievements.

Apostle Selman singled out the firm’s “Happy Moments” segment, where staff achievements from career promotions to personal milestones and international travels—were celebrated.

He commended the firm for its “special ways” of celebrating staff, describing it as an affirmation of the visionary approach of the hosts, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN, and Mrs. Christine Gadzama.

The clergyman’s praise highlighted the firm’s distinctive culture of placing its people at the center of its operations, a philosophy that has become synonymous with the J-K Gadzama LLP brand.

The event was chaired by Prof. Jerry Gana and Mrs. Lucy Gana, lending gravitas to the occasion.

The guest list read like a who’s who of public life, featuring former governors and their spouses, including His Excellency Boni Haruna and Dr. Zainab Boni Haruna, as well as His Excellency Bala James Ngilari and Mrs. Hanatu Ngilari.

The legal and judicial community was well represented, with attendance from some of Nigeria’s most distinguished jurists and senior advocates.

Present at the event were Hon. Justice Clara Ogunbiyi, CFR, JSC (Rtd), Hon. Justice Ibrahim Auta, OFR, and Asiwaju Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, alongside Chief (Mrs.) Victoria Awomolo, SAN.

Other notable legal personalities included Prof. Joash Amupitan, the Chairman of INEC, and Prof. Paul Idornigie, SAN, along with a number of other Senior Advocates of Nigeria.

A host of clergymen graced the occasion, including Rev. Sam Oye and Rev. Bitrus Bulus, the resident pastor of EYN Utako, underscoring the interfaith nature of the celebration.

True to its reputation for valuing its workforce, the night saw numerous staff members cart home prizes for outstanding performance.

The awards ceremony reinforced J-K Gadzama LLP’s commitment to a culture that values its people above all else, with recognition spanning various categories of achievement and excellence.

The “Happy Moments” segment, which drew particular praise from Apostle Selman, showcased the firm’s holistic approach to employee welfare and recognition.

Staff members were celebrated not just for their professional accomplishments such as career promotions, but also for personal milestones and even international travels, demonstrating the firm’s investment in the total well-being of its workforce.

The 26th edition of the annual event underscores J-K Gadzama LLP’s long-standing tradition of appreciating its staff, with this year’s celebration marking over two decades of the firm’s commitment to recognizing and rewarding excellence.

The combination of the End-of-Year Award & Appreciation Evening with the 11th Christmas Carol service also reflected the firm’s blend of professional recognition with spiritual and festive celebration.

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