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INDUSTRIAL COURT PRESIDENT SET TO HOST SPIDEL CONFEREES, DINNER HOLDS FRIDAY

Delegates to the eagerly awaited Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) Annual Conference will be hosted to tasteful cocktails by the President of the National Industrial Court (NICN), Justice Benedict Kanyip.

The cocktails will hold at the NBA HOUSE on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 as a Welcome Party for delegates to the popular annual intellectual and networking fiesta.

Aside from networking and packed technical sessions which hold on Thursday and Friday, curtains will be drawn on the Annual Conference on Friday with an exquisite and sumptuous Dinner at A Class Event Centre, Maitama, Abuja.

The Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola will declare open the Annual Conference on Thursday, while another Supreme Court jurist, Justice Inyang Okoro will deliver the Keynote Address on the theme, “Undermining judicial authority in democracy: Causes, consequences and solutions.”

Meanwhile, LawPavilion is set to launch a mobile app, JustEase which is a one-stop socio-legal and exciting tool for effective citizen engagement, security intelligence, crime and rights violation tracking, as well as a digital evidence bank for the judiciary.

Speaking on preparations for the Annual Conference, NBA-SPIDEL Chairman, Dr. Monday Ubani said: “We are focused on delivering a best-in-class conference for many delegates who have registered to be a part of this momentous annual event in NBA’s calendar. I must commend the Conference Planning Committee (CPC) for securing the attendance of a most intimidating repertoire of leading activists and speakers that Nigeria can boast of. I can assure you that the Annual Conference will be talked about for a long time to come for its richness in discourses that touch on human rights and development as well as in networking and fun activities.”

A surfeit of A-List speakers have confirmed attendance for the Annual Conference which has caught the interest of justice sector stakeholders since its relaunch in 2019 in Aba while the last edition held at Ibadan to much applause.

The speakers include foremost human rights activist, Mr. Femi Falana SAN; fiery human rights advocate, Chief Mike Ozekhome SAN; NBA President-elect, Mr. Yakubu Maikyau SAN; pioneer NBA-SPIDEL Chairman, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN; former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Kanu Agabi SAN, and Executive Secretary of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Mr. Tony Ojukwu SAN.

Other confirmed speakers for the eagerly awaited Annual Conference are the Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), Mr. Modibbo Tukur; Lagos State Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo SAN; his Abia State counterpart, Mr. Uche Ihediwa SAN; former Jigawa State Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Sani Hussaini Garun-Gabbas SAN, two-time Lagos State Commissioner, Dr. Muiz Banire SAN and former All Progressives Congress National Legal Adviser, Mr. Babatunde Ogala SAN.

Also confirmed to speak at the Annual Conference are the President of the National Industrial Court, Justice Benedict Kanyip; Justice Mabel Taiye Bello of Federal High Court, Owerri Division; Associate Professor & Dean of Faculty of Law, Ave Maria University, Dr. Sam Amadi; Deputy Vice Chancellor of Afe Babalola University and United Nations Independent Expert on Business and Human Rights, Prof. Damilola Olawuyi SAN, and immediate past NBA-SPIDEL Chairman, Prof. Paul Ananaba SAN.

Others are former Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS), Prof. Adedeji Adekunle SAN; former Senior Special Assistant on Justice Sector Reform & General Counsel to Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Oyinkan Badejo-Okusanya; former NBA General Secretary, Mazi Afam Osigwe SAN; pioneer United Nations Special Rapporteur on Summary, Arbitrary and Extrajudicial Executions in Nigeria, Prof. Valerie Azinge SAN, and Secretary of the Independent Investigative Panel (IIP) on Human Rights Violation by Defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and Other Specialized Units, Mr. Hilary Ogbonna.

NBA 1st Vice President and IIP Member, Mr. John Aikpokpo-Martins; Executive Director of Gender Awareness Trust (GAT) and IIP Member, Dr. Lydia Umar and the Chief Executive of Law Pavilion, Mr. Ope Olugasa have also confirmed attendance at the annual conference.

Aside from speeches from NBA President, Mr. Olumide Akpata and NBA-SPIDEL Chairman, Dr. Monday Ubani, Goodwill Messages will also be received from UNICEF Chief Child Protection Officer, Ibrahim Sesay and National Programme Manager, British Council’s Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Programme (RoLAC), Mr. Danladi Plang.

Among the topics to be dissected by the array of confirmed speakers are “Disobedience to court order and the slide to state of anarchy;” “Strengthening judicial authority in a democracy through effective and sustainable strategies;” “The impediments to seamless execution of court orders in Nigeria: Any way out?;” “A disruptive approach to public safety and access to justice using technology,” and “Independent Investigative Panel (IIP) on Human Rights Violation by defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and other specialized units: The process, enforcement of the panel’s decisions/rulings, challenges, achievements and lessons learnt.”

The facilitators for the sessions are Executive Director of PRAWA and Co-Chair of the NBA-SPIDEL Development Law Group, Dr. Uju Agomoh; NBA-SPIDEL Council Member, Mr. Emeka Nwadioke and NBA-SPIDEL Publicity Secretary, Mr. Godfrey Echeho while NBA-SPIDEL Secretary and Local Organising Committee Chair, Dr. Princess Frank-Chukwuani will deliver the vote of thanks.

The conference is laced with lunches, closing dinner and networking opportunities. To register for the annual conference, please visit www.nbaspidel.ng or www.nbaspidel.ng/nba-spidel-conference-2022. For enquiries, call 08034461082, 08063088182 or email info@nigerianbar.org.ng.

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‘YOUR BRAVE SUMMT IDEAS EXCITE ME,’ EDE ASENOGUAN TELLS KADUNA YOUNG LAWYERS

ASENOGUAN ISOBOMUWA OSAMUEDE, CANDIDATE FOR NBA GENERAL SECRETARY FELICITATES THE YOUNG LAWYERS’ FORUM, KADUNA BRANCH ON THEIR SUMMIT AND AWARD NIGHT

Mr. Asenoguan Osamuede Isobomuwa has sent a message of felicitation to the Young Lawyers’ Forum, Kaduna branch as they conduct their summit and award night today 24th June, 2022. While the Summit is themed: “Opportunities for Young Lawyers in the Digital Age” the award night is themed: “Setting the Pace”.

Read below the consummate Bar Man’s message.

“It is cheering and reassuring to see the young lawyers of this generation constantly putting forward brave feet as it relates to creating a cynosure of self-belief and determination to excel regardless of our difficult legal -cum- economic environment.

The Young Lawyers’ Forum, Kaduna branch through its programs today, 24th June, 2022 has demonstrated this bravery with its summit themed ‘Opportunities for Young Lawyers in the Digital Age’ and dinner night themed ‘Setting the Pace’. Both themes being vividly reflective of the bravery and ingenuity described above, have by every means attracted my admiration and commendation for them; same is rife and unfettered.

I wish you resounding success at these events. Thank you and God bless.”

Signed:
Asenoguan Osamuede Isobomuwa, Esq.,
Past Chairman NBA Benin,
Candidate for NBA General Secretary

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KADUNA BAR QUAKES OVER GRAND DINNER FOR GADZAMA

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THE PRIMUS INTER PARES AMONGST CONTESTANTS FOR THE NBA PRESIDENCY, JOE-KYARI GADZAMA SAN, HIS EMINENT ENTOURAGE, DINE AND PARTY WITH THE KADUNA BAR IN GRAND STYLE

On Sunday, June 19, 2022, the Friends of Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN organized a Dinner Party which hosted the members of the Kaduna Bar, alongside the amiable Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN, and the teeming members of his eminent entourage some of whom are from the NBA Abuja Branch, the NBA Kano Branch, the NBA Kafanchan Branch, the NBA Zaria Branch, the NBA Funtua Branch, the NBA Katsina Branch and the NBA Suleja Branch, amongst others.

Also in attendance were eminent members and Bar leaders from the Kaduna Bar such as Ustaz Yunus Usman, SAN, Mr. Sani Katu SAN and Mr Tajudeen Oladoja SAN. Others were Mr. M.T Muhammed (the Chairman NBA Kaduna Branch), Ms Julie Ariahu Esq, Ms. Juliet Agada Esq, Mr. Musa Kakaki Esq, Mr. Maxwell Kyon (Secretary, Kaduna Branch), Mr. Ahmed Abdulrazaq Idowu Esq, Mr. Mustapha Haruna (the PRO NBA Kaduna Branch).

The entourage from the NBA Kano Branch included the amiable Mr. Sunusi Musa Esq, Mr. A.A. Sani Esq. Miss Hadiza Nasir Ahmed Esq. Mr. Adamu Ishaq Esq, Mr. Nura Yusuf Garba, amongst others. Mr. Hassan Sherif Esq, a young lawyer from the NBA Abuja Branch was also a part of the Chief Gadzama’s entourage.

Some of the Members of the Chief Gadzama ’s entourage from the NBA Zaria Branch, include Ms. Aisha Ismail Damisa Esq, A.Y Mohammed Esq, Sani Musa Esq, Abigail Daniel Esq, Umma Sani Salihu Esq, Hajara Adamu Esq.

The entourage from the NBA Funtua Branch included: Lawal Amah Esq, B.F Abdullahi Esq, Tijanni Magagi Esq (the Secretary NBA Funtua Branch), Anas Aminu Esq, Zainab Abdulrahim, Mahadi Abdul Salam, Umar Hassan, Nazir Suleiman, Isah Haruna, Ibrahim Saidu, Ahmed Abubakar, Abubakar Abdul Salam.

From the NBA Katsina Branch, was Mr. S.Y Wurma (the Past Secretary). From the NBA Suleja Branch were Mr. Muhammad Hassan Adamu Esq, Mr Nasiru Usman Esq (YLF Chairman NBA Suleja Branch), Sagir Salisu, Abraham Favour Esq and Nasiru Saidu.

Some of the Members of the NBA Barnawa Branch were: Mr. Alhassan Aliyu Esq. (Provost), Halima Sadiya Shabi Esq, Jane Dike, Cynthia C. Cypriot Esq., D.I Audu Esq., Emmanuel Ejim Esq, Lawrence Otaha, Esq.

Members of the NBA Kafanchan Branch present include Mr. W.D. Kadina (a Bar Leader), Adams Nathan, C. Abba Esq, Luka Maza Junior, Audu Bobra, N. R. Yam, Ankuma Yem.

Speaking at the Events was Uztaz Yunuz Usman SAN who noted that Chief Joe Kyari Gadzama is “totally qualified” and that “Kaduna is known for always choosing the best” and that if Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama becomes the next President, he “should continue to be a Leader and not a Ruler”. Mr. Mohammed Sani Katu SAN gave a remark welcoming the Chief Gadzama and his entourage to Kaduna State and its branch of the NBA. Mr. Tajudeen Oladoja SAN also extended his felicitations and was ever happy to offer words of advice and encouragement to especially the younger members of the Bar present, thereafter welcoming Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN. The Chairman NBA Kaduna Branch, Mr. M.T Muhammed also gave his remark, welcoming the Chief Gadzama amiably to the Kaduna Bar.

Members of the Chief Gadzama’s entourage also gave their remark. Mr. Mohammed Monguno, the Former Attorney-General Borno State and former Chairman of NBA Maiduguri Branch emphasized that J-K has a track record of consistent service to the Bar, having served in numerous capacities, including as Pioneer Chairman, NBA-SPIDEL (2006-2010), Pioneer Vice-Chairman NBA SLP, Pioneer Council Member, NBA-SBL, Former Chairman, NBA- Abuja [Unity Bar] (2002-2004), Pioneer Chairman and the NBA- Security Agencies Relations Committee amongst several others.

Senior lawyer Mr. Sanusi Musa noted that Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN is a prepared candidate. Mr Sunusi advised in his ever-charismatic manner that members of the Branches present should “follow person wey sabi road” that of all candidates, “na J-K sabi road pass” and that his antecedents speak for him. Mr. Sunusi further urged that at such a critical time as this, the NBA cannot afford to have leaders that do not know what Bar leadership is all about.

Mr. A. A. Sani, Esq. a senior lawyer from the NBA Kano Branch enumerated the numerous selfless contributions of Chief Gadzama to the development of the legal profession in Nigeria. He cited that Chief Gadzama had over the years been consistent in his quest at improving the capacity of lawyers through continuing legal education, especially for the young lawyers through his Annual Lectures currently in its 13th Edition and Mentoring Programs currently in its 7th edition.

Mr. Samson Audu, the immediate Past Chairman of the NBA Kaduna Branch was especially emphatic in his remarks about Chief Gadzama. He noted that the Chief Gadzama had paid his dues and was especially a friend of the NBA – Kaduna Branch having actively participated consistently in the Branch’s previous activities over the years.

Ms. Julie Ariahu Esq, the Vice-Chairperson, Kaduna Branch, International Federation of Women Lawyer (FIDA), also appreciated Chief Gadzama, and thereafter welcomed him and his entourage.

Just before addressing the gathering, Chief Gadzama took a bow, felicitated and appreciated everyone for such a warm reception and thereafter gave a remark which earned him several ovations, cheers and applauses from the members of the NBA Branches present. Chief Gadzama particularly noted that though other candidates for the position of the NBA- Presidency may be qualified, he was the prime candidate for the job and the candidate to beat being the primus inter pares amongst his other fellow contestants.

Chief Gadzama thereafter treated everyone present to prime vintage dance steps much to the amazement of all. “Young at heart”, he called himself. He dance for hours tirelessly and far into the night with everyone and anyone, male and female, old and young, entrenching further, even on a lighter note, the mantra he preaches: “An All-Inclusive Bar”.

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GADZAMA STORMS NBA BWARI DINNER, MAKURDI, BENIN BRANCH

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J-K WE KNOW! – JOE-KYARI GADZAMA, SAN JOLLIES WITH THE NBA BWARI BRANCH (CRADLE BAR), RECEIVES AWARD OF HONOUR AT HER 2022 LAW WEEK DINNER

It is often said that the fondest memories are made around the table, and what makes a table feel like home is when it is shared with those you consider family. Perhaps, taking a cue from the aphorism, the jovial Bar Patriot, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN on Wednesday, June 9, 2022 joined the members of the NBA Bwari Branch at their Annual Law Week Dinner.

The event which was attended by many members and executives of the Branch, Elders of the Bar, former executives, Young Lawyers’ Group, J-K Gadzama LLP and Women’s Group of J-K Gadzama LLP, came alive with the opening remarks of the NBA Bwari Branch Chairman, Mr. Monday Adjeh who amongst many other things thanked the attendees for deeming it necessary to take out the time to wine, dine and dance with their colleagues at the Nigerian Bar. He recognized the presence of Past Branch Chairmen, Elders and the Director-General of the Nigerian Law school ably represented, reiterated his thanks and appreciation and urged everyone to feel free and have a good time.

The master of ceremony, thrilled the audience to a good laugh and hearty cheers with a comedy performance and an interactive game session. Highlight of the event was the opening of the dance floor by the Chairman of Branch. Other members and executives then joined him on the dancefloor in the euphoria of merriment. The jovial Learned Silk, Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN then stepped in with his friends including, Mr. Mohammed Monguno, (Former Attorney-General, Borno State, Former Chairman NBA Maiduguri Branch), Mr. Darligton Onyekwere, (Partner, J-K Gadzama LLP). As the Learned Silk’s presence was announced, members of the Cradle Bar welcomed him with hearty cheers of “J-K we know!”.

The Learned Silk and Bar Patriot in his usual gleeful demeanor took to the dancefloor with his vintage moves and more lawyers joined in the thrill of the moment with more chants of “J-K we know!”. Mr. Chukwuemeka Clement, fondly called Democrat (Former Chairman, NBA Bwari Branch) welcomed the Learned Silk and led him to his table.

The dinner which had been scheduled as a closing ceremony for their 2022 Law Week which began on June 3, 2022, coincidentally marked the one year anniversary since the Learned Silk, Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN christened the Branch as the Cradle Bar.

Attendees were treated to a sumptuous delicacies after which awards were presented to some members of the Branch for their outstanding service and contributions to the growth of the Nigerian Bar, Bwari Branch. Amongst many others, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN was also presented with an award of honour. Receiving the award from Mr. B.O Nafagha, (Former Chairman, Bwari Branch), the Learned Silk thanked the leadership and membership of the NBA Bwari Branch and urged them to continue to make laudable feats towards achieving the Nigerian Bar of their dream.

The dinner came to a close with concluding remarks from Mr. Paul B. Daudu (Chairman, 2022 Law Week Planning Committee) who thanked everyone for their time and support.

J-K GADZAMA SAN JOINS THE BENIN BRANCH (LION BAR) FOR THEIR MONTHLY MEETING

Learned Silk, Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN on Sunday, June 12, 2022 alongside his friends including Prof. Paul Idornigie, SAN, (Board Member, Janada International Centre for Arbitration and Mediation) Prof. G.L Umoru (Head of Business Law, Igbinedion University, Okada), Mr. Patrick Ediale, (Former Branch Chairman, Unity Bar) Mr. Godswill Iyoke, Mr. Francis Oronsaye (Managing Partner, J-K Gadzama LLP) and Mr. Victor Ehiosun (Counsel, J-K Gadzama LLP and Member, Young Lawyers’Group, J-K Gadzama LLP) joined the members of the NBA Benin Branch, (Lion Bar) at NBA Bar House, for their branch meeting.

The Chairman of the Branch, Mr. Pius Oiwoh, welcoming the Learned Silk, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN and his entourage charged members of the Lion Bar to cede the floor to the Learned Silk who wanted to make a formal address.

The Learned Silk, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, thanked the members and executives of the Benin Branch for giving him the opportunity to be part of the august occasion. He recognized all the executives of the Lion Bar reiterating his gratitude to them for always allowing him to be a part of the Branch. He then spoke to the crowd on the reason for his visit.

Addressing the attendees, the seasoned Bar Patriot explained that the Lion Bar was dear to his heart because they had always shown unwavering commitment to the course of the Nigerian Bar and produced some of the finest lawyers he had worked with. He said, “Edo State has produced Managing Partners in our office overtime. Our former managing partner, Mr. Henry Oseriemen Michael-Ihunde is from here and even the current managing partner is also from here. So, I am more or less back home, and I am very happy to be here with you. The Nigerian Bar Association is one that is dear to our hearts and we will continue to uphold its course as lawyers, democrats and God-fearing citizens of Nigeria. I have the requisite experience and I know what ideas to implement to take the Nigerian Bar to higher heights. Your brother, Mr. Olumide Akpata has done fantastically well. This is even the more reason why you need someone to continue to build on the legacy. I do my best in my individual capacity to proffer solutions to the challenges of the Bar. I believe in mentorship and empowerment of Young Lawyers. I also believe in gender equality. As a matter of fact, female lawyers form about 65% of the workforce in my office. All I ask is for a platform to do this at a National level and serve the interest of the Bar. My loyalty is only to the Constitution of the NBA, the Nigerian Constitution and God the Almighty. Thank you”.

The attendees gave the Learned Silk a resounding ovation with cheers of “J-K is okay”.

J-K GADZAMA, SAN JOINS THE SPEAKER BENUE STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, CHIEF JUDGE OF BENUE STATE, PRESIDENT, BENUE STATE CUSTOMARY COURT OF APPEAL, CHAIRMAN NBA MAKURDI BRANCH AND MEMBERS OF THE NBA MAKURDI BRANCH AT THE THANKSGIVING SERVICE OF THE NBA MAKURDI BRANCH 2022 LAW WEEK

On Sunday, June 5, 2022, Learned Silk, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN and his entourage including Mela Audu Nunghe, SAN(Former. Chairman Abuja Branch), Steve Abar ( Former. Vice President NBA, Former. National Assistant Secretary), Ganny Ajape (Former. National welfare Secretary of the NBA), Samson Samson Gotom (NBA Jos Branch Secretary), Jerry Ombugadu Musa ( Financial Secretary Unity bar, Abuja and Junior Partner, J-K Gadzama LLP), Victor Ehiosun (Counsel J-K Gadzama LLP), Love Chukwumerije (Counsel J-K Gadzama LLP), Esther Oduh (Counsel J-K Gadzama LLP), and Ogwuche Roseline (Counsel J-K Gadzama LLP), joined the thanksgiving church service of the NBA Makurdi Branch 2022 Annual Law Week at St. Dominics Catholic Church, Sachi presided over by Very Reverend Father Michael Murphy CSSP.

The occasion which was graced by several dignitaries including Hon. Justice Aondover Kaka’an( Chief Judge Benue State), Hon. Justice Cosmos A. Idye (President, Benue State Customary Court of Appeal), Rt. Hon. Titus Uba (Speaker Benue State House of Assembly) and Justin Gbagir, Esq ( Chairman NBA Makurdi branch) received a robust attendance as many members of the NBA Makurdi Branch were in attendance fully robed.

The Priest in delivering his sermon admonished everyone on the importance of thanksgiving to God Almighty for the many seen and unseen gifts he bestows on everyone. The Priest, speaking to the lawyers asked them to keep the hope of the lower social class alive by ensuring that they always lend their voice to justice.

After the sermon, the thanksgiving procession began, followed by prayers were made for the members of the NBA Makurdi Branch and benediction.

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GADZAMA STORMS NBA CALABAR, UYO BRANCH LAW WEEK

The Nigerian Bar Association, Calabar Branch popularly christened as the Doyen Bar of the NBA held its Annual Law Week recently with the theme, “We the People: An Agenda for National Consciousness”.

Speaking on the theme of the Law Week, the Chairman of the NBA Securities Agencies Relations Committee (NBA-SARC), Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama (SAN), who was represented by Nella Andem Rabana (SAN), described security and education as twin factors which determine the level of development in a society. He explained that a society’s advancement is proportional to the level and kind of education and security architecture prevalent in that society.

Using Nigeria as a case study, Gadzama said that the parts of the country with the most incidences of insecurity are the Northern regions which are by far the most deprived of formal education. He outlined recommendations to better the situation of the country as it relates to both security and education.

Meanwhile, the Uyo Branch of the NBA also held its Annual Law Week from the 24th of March to the 1st of April, 2022. The Law Week which was christened “The Advent of Ibom Deep Seaport and the Prospects of Maritime Law Practice in Nigeria” heralded several insightful deliberations on the need for an all-inclusive approach in the development and sustainability of a standardized Maritime practice in the country. In the course of the Annual Law Week, several ideas were posed and resolutions made towards the fulfilment of this mandate.

According to a statement, “The Law Week also had other highlights including the Annual Dinner and Sit-out session. The event indeed all-round glamorous but even more thrilling was the crowning stroke; the farewell brunch courteously organized for the illustrious patriot of the Nigerian Bar, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN.

“The Executives and Members of the NBA Uyo Branch saw to it that their ‘in-law,’ in person of the Learned Silk J-K Gadzama, SAN was given a treat to several local delicacies before bidding him farewell.

“The Learned Silk whilst thanking them for the warm hospitality reiterated his unwavering support and commitment to the affairs of the Branch and prayed that such harmony, peace and innovation continued to coexist amongst the Members and Executives alike.

“It was a memorable, enjoyable and refreshing experience for all attendees.”

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OSIBANJO, GBAJABIAMILA, OLANIPEKUN TO STORM UNILAG LAW ALUMNI REUNION

Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo SAN and other dignitaries have been slated to speak on “Stare Decisis and the Future of Legal Practice” in Nigeria at the maiden Alumni Reunion of the Faculty of Law, University of Lagos. Also expected at the ceremony is Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker, House of Representatives, among others.

The Chairman of the Faculty of Law Alumni Relations Committee, Professor Taiwo Osipitan SAN, who disclosed this while briefing journalists, noted that the reunion tagged ‘The great homecoming’ was aimed to sensitise the alumni of the faculty and provide a platform for bonding among the past and present students. 

Osipitan noted that the five-day event starting on February 7 to February 12, 2022, would have Prof. Fidelis Oditah (SAN) as the Keynote Speaker at the colloquium. 

He said: “The faculty is one of the first faculties when the University of Lagos was established in 1962 and it has over the years produced some of the best lawyers and legal minds in the country.

“This year, the university and the faculty would roll out the red carpet to celebrate the university diamond jubilee anniversary.

“Our alumni have continued to give a good account of themselves in ivory towers, on the bench and bar, in the corporate world, politics and public service.

“A colloquium is scheduled for Thursday, February 10 at 9am with distinguished alumni in the persons of Senator Bashir Ajibola and the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Ade Ipaye, amongst others speaking on stare decisis and the future of the legal practice.”

Speaking further, Osipitan noted that “The great homecoming will be a five-day event which will kick off at 9 am of February 7 with a formal opening ceremony at the Faculty of Law.

“Thereafter, invited alumni among whom are judges, Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN), private legal practitioners and those in the corporate business world will serve as guest lecturers on that day and the two subsequent days, February 7 to 9.

”Justice Helen Ogunwunmiju (JSC), Justice Oluwatoyin Ipaye of the High Court of Lagos and Justice Oyejoju Oyewunmi of the National Industrial Court are among our guest lecturers.”

The committee chairman further noted that other events that would mark the occasion would be a colloquium, scheduled for Feb. 10.

He added that the high-point of the event would be a dinner with Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN) as well as Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, in attendance.

Mrs. Funke Agbor (SAN), Deputy Chairperson of the association said it was the beginning of good things to come to their Alma Mata.

She further assured of improved teaching and learning environment for the faculty, noting that the association was working on plans to donate a befitting structure that would serve purposes, for both the students and members of staff.

UNILAG LAW ALUMNI COLLOQUIUM

STREAM SCHEDULE
Thursday 10th February 2022 | 9:00 AM West Central Africa

Please click the link below to join the event via Zoom Streaming
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Or use the Webinar ID:
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You can also watch the UNILAG LAW ALUMNI DINNER

STREAM SCHEDULE
Saturday 12th February 2022 | 5:00 PM West Central Africa

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NOTE: You will need to download and install the Zoom app on your mobile device or your PC to access this Livestream.

Both events will be streamed on YouTube via the link below:
https://bit.ly/unilaglawalumnievents

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GADZAMA VISITS OKPOKO, HAILS NEW NBA ABUJA CHAIR

Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Chief Thompson Okpoko SAN has played host to leading litigator, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN.

The event, witnessed by other Bar leaders in his Warri Office, was held on the sidelines of the 2021 NBA Warri Branch Dinner. The duo discussed ways to raise standards at the Nigerian Bar, propagate its tenets and foster the welfare of young lawyers.

At the branch dinner where Gadzama was the Special Guest of Honour, highlights included goodwill messages, sit-out with young lawyers, cutting of the cake and launch of the branch Bar Directory by Gadzama.

Meanwhile, the former NBA Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) chairman has congratulated the former Head of his Maiduguri Office, Mr. Moses Alfred Ebute SAN on his election as the new Chairman of NBA-Unity Bar, Abuja.

Gadzama said that his election as unopposed candidate “was an attestation by all members of your acceptability and credible character.” He urged Ebute to keep up with his “good spirit of commitment” and utilize his “leadership prowess” to ensure the growth and improvement of the branch during his tenure.

On the other hand, J-K Gadzama LLP has released its 4th Quarter Newsletter, Vol. 33. According to a statement by the law firm, “The latest edition includes the Keynote Address by the Founding Principal Partner of J-K Gadzama LLP, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN, on the theme, Nigeria and Challenges of Insecurity: the Law and Lawyers as a Panacea, delivered at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Owo Branch 2021, Law Week on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in celebration of the 65th Birthday Anniversary of His Excellency, Arakurin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, the Governor of Ondo State

“The newsletter also features sights and scenes from the J-K Gadzama LLP 6th Hon. Justice Chukwudifu Oputa JSC (Rtd) Professional Training and Mentoring Program for Young Lawyers, which had in attendance the likes of Chief Godwin Kanu Agabi, SAN, Hon. Justice Husseni Baba-Yusuf, Prof. Tahir Mamman SAN, Mr. Oyetola Atoyebi, SAN.”

The newsletter is available for download at: https://j-kgadzamallp.com/publications/newsletters/48-vol-33-oct-dec-2021

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GADZAMA HEADLINES CLASFON, NBA IBADAN EVENTS, FETES AKPATA, OTHERS

Pioneer Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL), Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN will today deliver the Keynote Address at the Opening Ceremony of the NBA Ibadan Branch Annual Law Week.

According to a press statement made available to CITY LAWYER, Gadzama, a chartered arbitrator, will speak to the theme of the Law Week, “Unity in diversity and sustainable security in Nigeria: Any role for the law?”

Said the statement: “As part of the activities scheduled for the Law Week, the opening ceremony would commence tomorrow Tuesday, 7th December, 2021. To this end, a son of the soil in person of Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, OFR, MFR, SAN, has been invited to deliver a keynote address at the event.

“The devout bar man and pioneer Chairman of NBA-SPIDEL, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN has maintained good ties with the people of Ibadan both as lawyer and golfer. Gadzama, who also happens to be a patron of the Ibadan Golf Club, occasionally enjoys the sport with friends and colleagues at the Tiger Golf Club and IITA Golf Club in Ibadan. He has and continues to show his undying loyalty and support to the Ibadan Bar. Little wonder, one of his Partners and Head of Lagos Office, Oluniyi Adediji, Esq., ACTI, hails from Ibadan, Oyo State.”

Meanwhile, the leading litigator was one of the special guests at the 2021 Annual Dinner of the Abuja Branch of Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria (CLASFON) hosted in honour of Justice Peter Oyinkenimiemi Affen of the Court of Appeal.

In his goodwill message, Gadzama, a veteran Clasfonite, lauded the leadership of Abuja Branch of CLASFON for the dinner and the “continual succor” given to the Bar in the place of prayer and admonition. He urged the association to “continue in the spirit of commitment and fellowship to pray for the betterment of the legal profession in Nigeria.”

Gadzama emphasized the importance of the independence of the Judiciary and extolled the “dexterity and unwavering sincerity and transparency of Hon. Justice P. O. Affen.” He urged the jurist “to keep up with the good work.”

In a similar vein, Gadzama who is also the Chairman of the Mentorship Committee of the Body of Benchers (BOB), recently hosted NBA President, Mr. Olumide Akpata and other guests at his residence after his 60th Birthday Thanksgiving service held at the Church of the Brethren Nigeria (EYN).

The event witnessed presentation of birthday gifts to Gadzama by the guests who extolled his good deeds and leadership qualities. These included gifts from the University of Maiduguri Alumni Association led by Mrs. Afiniki Hananiya, the Legal team of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) led by Prof. Joash Amopitan SAN, as well as the staff of J-K Gadzama LLP led by Mohammed Monguno, a former Attorney General of Borno State.

Aside from Akpata, other dignitaries at the barbecue/lunch were Oba A. O. Aladelusi Odundun II, the Deji of Akure and his wife; Alfred Dimas Gadzama, the Garkuwa of Uba Emirates; K. T. Turaki SAN, former federal Minister; Alhaji Garba Gajam, former Nigerian Ambassador to State of Kuwait and Kingdom of Bahrain; Chief Emeka Ngige SAN, Chairman of the Council of Legal Education, and Mr. Mela Nunghe SAN and his wife.

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LAW SCHOOL CLASS OF ’91 ROLLS OUT REUNION PLAN

The Nigerian Law School Class of ’91 has released its 30th Anniversary Celebration and Reunion plan. In a statement by the Chairlady, Publicity and Mobilisation Subcommittee who is also the General Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mrs. Joyce Oduah, the Class urged members to sign up enmasse for the mouth-watering and eagerly awaited 30th Anniversary fiesta.

Below is the full text of the statement.

INVITATION TO NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL CLASS OF 91 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Distinguished Members of the NLS Class of 91,

It is with great delight that we inform you of the Class of 91 30th Anniversary Celebration and Reunion. We are grateful to God for His faithfulness in keeping us thus far and for all He has in store for us in the coming years.

The programme of the celebration includes:

1. Get Together, Lecture, Presentation of Scholarship to Indigent Students of the Nigerian Law School and Dinner .
2. Year Book

1. Get Together and Scholarship
The details of the event is as follow

Date: 10th December, 2021
Time: 10 am
Venue: Nigerian Air Force Mess, Kado District Abuja.

Dinner in the evening.

To this end, members are to pay a minimum of
Senior Advocates: N200, 000.00
Attorney Generals and Political Office holders: N100,000.00
Judicial Officers: N50,000.00
Class Members: N50, 000.00

Payment should be made into the account below using your Name as Reference.

Account No: 0027893583
A/c name: J.S.Okutepa SAN and Company
Bank: GTB Plc.

It will be great that we come together to reconnect, network and celebrate God’s faithfulness in our lives.

Invited guests include the Vice President of Nigeria, Chief Justice of Nigeria, the Attorney General of the Federation and Justices of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. Members will be entertained by various artists and mouth watering cuisines.

Scholarships would also be presented to 30 indigent students of the Nigerian Law School, 2021 set.

2. Year Book
As part of the celebration, members are invited to send their pictures and bio for the class of 91 year book on on before 20th November, 2021. Information should be sent to nls1991anniversary@gmail.com. Bio must not exceed 100 words.

Hotel Reservation
Please note that rooms have been reserved for our distinguished members at NAF conference centre and Rave Hotel (opposite NAF) at the discounted rate of N30,000.

Hotel Booking and Payment can be made to

Account No. 2001299357
Accout Name: Ezra Yakusak
Bank: UBA

Kindly click the links below to join the NLS Class of 91 telegram group https://t.me/joinchat/U47upR4XBxqVx7ZX
and our WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.com/FRvNgyfiHAaKPOtkAFQHrF

For more information call 08033067006.

We look forward to your participation. See you soon!

… let’s reunite and make memories

Joyce Oduah FICMC
Chairlady, Publicity and Mobilisation Subcommittee

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NGIGE TO CHAIR LAW SCHOOL ALUMNI E-PORTAL LAUNCH

Leading litigator and Chairman of the Council of Legal Education (CLE), Chief Emeka Ngige SAN will hold court tomorrow as the 1989 Class of the Nigerian Law School launches its ground-breaking e-Learning/e-Mentoring/e-Continuing Legal Education (CLE) portal. The event is a part of the activities to mark the 30th anniversary reunion Dinner & Awards of the Nigerian Law School Alumni Class of 1989. Continue Reading