NBA Awka Holds 25th Law Week, Extends Invitation To Members Of The Legal Profession And The Public

*Lists Program For The Law Week

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Awka branch is inviting the general public, most especially members of the Legal Profession set her 25^th Annual Law Week.

The event which is slated for 13^th to 16^th May 2021, promises to be different as dignitaries and programs have been lined up for the benefit of participants.

Among dignitaries set to grace this year’s Law week are: His Excellency Chief (Dr) Willie Obiano, the Executive Governor of Anambra State, the Chief Judge of Anambra State, Justice O.M Anyachebelu, who will serve as the Chief Guest of Honour, Chief Mike Ozekhome SA, as Keynote Speaker while the President Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Mr. Olumide Akpata, is the Special Guest of Honour.

According to the statement made available to TheNigeriaLawyer by the Chairman 2021 Law Week Planning Committee, K.O. Nwanna Esq., this year’s Law week is themed: Legal Profession In A Lawless Society: Rediscovering Law As A Tool For Social Change.

He said this year’s Law Week would witness a set of professional activities ranging from the Launching of Awka Capital Journal (ACBJ) Vol. 2, Symposia, Law Dinner, and Lawn Tennis competition.

“The Law Week would be graciously end by a Thanksgiving MASS on Sunday,”  he added.

The Programme of Activities as released by the Chairman of the planning committee are:

THURSDAY, 13^th MAY, 2021

OPENING CEREMONY    9:00-11:45AM

1. The Legal Profession In A Lawless Society Rediscovering Law As A Tool For Social Change

Time: 12:00PM – 1:00PM

Keynote Speaker: Chief Mike Ozokhome SAN

Chairman of Session: Hon. Justice Pete C. Obiorah

Discussants: C.U. Mmuozobia Esq.

2. Insecurity In The Face of Law: Time For Paradigm Shift Towards State Police And Relaxed-Regulation Of Arms Ownership In Nigeria

Time: 2:00 – 3:00PM

Chairman of Session: Hon. Justice Chudi Nwankwo

Speaker: Mr. Peter Obi (CON)

Discussant: Professor U.U Chukwumaeza (SAN)

3. Unlawful Interferences By Executive And Legislative Stakeholders In The Judiciary Processes And Procedure: The Need For A New Wave Of Judicial Activism In Nigeria

Time: 3:00 – 4:00PM

Chairman of Session: Hon Justice John Targeme (Ph.D.)

Speaker: Professor Omari Omaka (SAN)

Discussant: Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN)

FRIDAY 14^TH MAY 2021   DAY TWO

• Executive Lawlessness In Nigeria’s Pseudo-Federalist Geo-Polity: Shouldn’t Nigeria Restructure Her Structure

Time: 10:00 – 12:00 NOON

Chairman of Session: Hon Justice D.C. Maduechesi

Speaker: Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe

Discussant: Monday Ubani Esq.

• Corporate Lawlessness And Consumers Helplessness In Nigeria: Need For Legal Accountability By Corporate Service Providers In Nigeria

Time: 1:00 – 2:00PM

Chairman of Session: Hon. Justice C.C. Okaa

Discussant: Prof. M.N Umenweke

SATURDAY 15^TH MAY 2021

• Lawn Tennis Competition at the Bar Center

Time: 7:00AM

• launching of the Bar Journal, Dinner & Award Night 

Venue: Marble Arch Hotel Awka

Time: 6:00PM

SUNDAY, 16^TH MAY 2021

• Thanksgiving Mass

Venue: St. Patrick Cathedral, Awka

Time: 10:00AM