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CHIEF GADZAMA, SAN DELIVERS GUEST LECTURE AT THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY/BOOK LAUNCH OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY NEWS PUBLICATIONS, BAGS “LEGISLATIVE LEGAL PACESETTER OF THE YEAR AWARD”

On Wednesday, June 26, 2024 the Eminent Silk, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN delivered a Guest Lecture at the Legislative Assembly News One Year Anniversary Event which held at the National Assembly Complex Abuja.

The Anniversary Event which harboured a Book Launch and an Award Night as well had in attendance a number of Legislators, Royal Fathers and many stakeholders was Chaired by Hon. Suleiman Abubakar Gummi, the House of Representatives Member representing Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency and Chairs the House Committee on Climate Change and Environment. It had in attendance Hon. Prince Lateef Olaide Mohammed (representing Irepo/Orelope/Olorunsogo Federal Constituency of Oyo State), Hon. Joshua Gana ( representing Lavun/Mokwa/Edati Federal Constituency of Niger State, Senator Ned Munir Nwoko (ably represented by his Chief of Staff), Hon. Prince Odianosen Okojie (represented by his Personal Assistant), HRH Alhaji Adamu Baba Yunusa, the Ona of Abaji and Chairman FCT Traditional Council (ably represented), Success Obioma, Esq. Dr. Akin Oluwale Oluwadayisi, the book reviewer and many others.

The Learned Silk delivered his Guest Lecture on the theme, “Commemorating Milestones for Effective legislation in Nation Building”.

While delivering his Lecture, the renowned Silk noted that the essence of law making is nation building. He further stated that effective legislation plays a crucial role in providing the legal framework for good governance, economic development, and social progress.

He then highlighted some of the milestones achieved so far by the National Assembly ranging from constitutional development, tackling security and criminal justice challenges, social and civic development, and economic development through legislations such as the Electoral Act 2022, Freedom of Information Act 2011, The Electricity Act Amendment Act of 2024, Nigeria Startup Act 2022, Nigerian Data Protection Act 2023 and
Students Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act 2024.

Indeed it was an insightful lecture in the light of current realities in Nigeria. The Learned Silk ended his speech by eloquently describing the Nigeria of his dreams.

I dream of a Nigeria with purposeful, visionary, and exemplary leadership which extols national interests above the individual and sectional interests. I dream of a day Nigerians will have leaders that are unifying figures and who command moral authority;
I dream of a Nigeria with free, fair, transparent, and credible national elections;
I dream of a Nigeria where humanity is our race, our language is one and indigenship is true to all citizens regardless of residency in any State. I dream of a Nigeria where unity binds all peoples both at home and in the diaspora;

I dream of a Nigeria where a nobody can become somebody and somebody is treated as equal with someone regarded as a nobody in the eyes of the law – where the rule of law is worshipped and the sacredness of justice is not corrupted. I dream of a Nigeria where equity, fairness, transparency, and justice thrive above all intents and aspirations of persons;
I dream of a Nigeria inspiring the African continent and the black race to her pride of place in the world;
I dream of a Nigeria where the Legal Profession and the Bar play a pivotal role in nation-building since we are the primus inter pares;
I dream, I dream and I dream of a better Nigeria where everyone mutually co-exists and lives peacefully with a wide range of opportunities to thrive and succeed in any lawful profession, trade or vocation anywhere he or she resides. I dream of a brighter future for our children and children’s children. I pray that all Nigerians work to make these dreams come to pass in the not too distant future.

The distinguished legal luminary, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN was also meritoriously honoured with an award of Legislative Legal Pacesetter of the Year 2024 by the Legislative Assembly News for his immense contribution to the legislative process of our dear nation.

Other Awardees included the Chairman of the Event, a number of Legislators and industry players. It was indeed a colourful event.

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