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NBA-SPIDEL CONFAB MOVED TO ABUJA, HOLD AUG. 4 & 5

The yearly conference of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) earlier scheduled to hold in Sokoto State last May has been moved to Abuja. The annual conference will now hold on August 4 and 5, 2022.

CITY LAWYER recalls that the conference was postponed indefinitely due to security concerns that trailed the murder of Lady Deborah Yakubu by suspects over an alleged blasphemy.

According to a statement made available to CITY LAWYER, “After a careful consideration, the Executive of NBA-SPIDEL has chosen the 4th and 5th of August 2022 for the Conference at the NBA National Headquarters, Abuja with the theme: THE UNDERMINING OF JUDICIAL AUTHORTIY IN DEMOCRACY.”

The Keynote Address for the Annual Conference will be delivered by HON. JUSTICE INYANG OKORO while the Attorneys-General of Lagos State, Abia State and Chief Mike Ozekhome SAN have all confirmed their attendance to the conference as Resource Persons.

The first day is 4th of August, 2022. It is going to be a plenary with the topic: “Disobedience to Court Order – A Call to Anarchy”. This will be followed by the afternoon session.

Day Two will dissect the topic: “The Impediments to Seamless Execution of Court Order in Nigeria – Any way out? CHIEF MIKE OZEKHOME SAN is the Lead Speaker.

The afternoon session will witness a special programme involving Law Pavilion and Nigeria Human Rights Commission. The Chairman of NBA-SPIDEL, Dr. Monday Ubani will coordinate the Law Pavilion session in conjunction with the organization while National Human Rights Commission programme will be coordinated by Dr. Uju Agomoh in conjunction with the commission.

Full programme details will soon be unveiled by the Conference Planning Committee (CPC).

The two-day conference will parade judges, notable lawyers, legislators, politicians and other public interest stakeholders.

The following are Members of the Conference Planning Committee who have less than a month to deliver a world-class conference:

1. Chukwuka Ikwuazom SAN – Chairman
2. Kunle Adegoke SAN – Alternate Chairman
3. Dr. Princess Frank Chukwuani Alternate Chairman/LOC Chairman
4. Amina Kaoje – Secretary
5. Chioma Linda Ekene – Alternate Secretary
6. Okey Leo Ohagba (Sub-Committee Chairman on Logistics and Accommodation)
7. Emeka Nwadioke Esq.
8. Kola Omotinugbon – Alternate Chairman/LOC
9. Mohammed Abdullahi Esq.
10. Godfrey Echeho Esq.
11. Dr. Uju Agomoh Esq
12. Dr. Ikenna Ukam 
13. Chika Okolie Esq.
14. Funmi Adeogun, Esq. (NBA-SPIDEL Treasurer)
15. Chisom Onuoha Esq.
16. Prof. Paul Ananaba SAN
17. Gbenga Oniyire Esq.
18. Austin Ottah Esq.
19. Frank Agbedo Esq.
20. Simple Dioha Esq.
21. Dr. Sam Amadi 
22. Dr. Muiz Banire SAN
23. Mr. Olaotan Ajose-Adeogun SAN
24. Chukwuemeka Clement Esq. (Secretary, LOC)
25. Jesse Nwaenyo Esq.
26. Kunle Edun, Esq.
27. Paul Daudu, Esq.

“We hope to have a successful conference. All the registered members and those who are interested to attend are hereby put on notice to pay quickly to the following Account number: Access Bank A/C No 0775676671.

“Thank you very much for your commitment.”

Yours faithfully,

______________________
Dr. M. O. Ubani
NBA-Spidel Chairman

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DEBORAH YAKUBU: NBA POSTPONES SPIDEL SOKOTO CONFAB

The Nigerian Bar Association has postponed its NBA Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) Annual Conference earlier scheduled to kick-off this weekend in Sokoto, saying it is “not only for the safety of our conferees and guests, but as a mark of respect for the memory of the slain Miss Deborah Yakubu.”

In a statement made available to CITY LAWYER, the lawyers’ association expressed worry “not just by the chilling news of the murder of Miss Deborah Yakubu, but also by the sudden and sad turn of events and the deteriorating security situation in Sokoto State.”

Continuing, the statement personally signed by NBA President, Mr. Olumide Akpata, added: “As such, having critically reviewed the current security condition in Sokoto, it has become apparent that we cannot guarantee the safety of our guest speakers, delegates and other stakeholders that have committed to attend the NBA-SPIDEL’s conference which was designed to put the State in the global spotlight for the duration of the conference and beyond. Accordingly, the Executive Committee of NBA-SPIDEL came to the painful decision to request, and I have approved, that the 2022 NBA-SPIDEL Annual Conference be postponed not only for the safety of our conferees and guests, but as a mark of respect for the memory of the slain Miss Deborah Yakubu.

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  • May 10, 2022
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SPIDEL ROLLS OUT PARTNER HOTELS, AIRLINE DETAILS FOR ANNUAL CONFAB

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) has released a list of its Partner Hotels for the eagerly awaited 2022 Annual Conference. This comes on the heels of the close of Early Bird registration window by midnight tomorrow.

NBA-SPIDEL has also advised conferees on the airlines to use for their trips to Sokoto. These include MAX Air, ARIK Air and AERO.

Among the Partner Hotels are Ginginya Five Star Hotel, Sokoto Guest Inn, Dankani Guest Palace, and Pinnacle Guest Inn & Resort. Others are Hotel Taraka International Sokoto, Phoenix Guest Inn, Sokoto, Grand New Shukura Hotel, Hamsaad Hotels and Grand Ibro Hotel Sokoto.

The rates in the exquisite hotels range from N6,000 for Standard Single Room to N80,000 for VIP suites. Conferees are to contact the hotels to make their reservations. The contact numbers for the Partner Hotels are as follows:

1. Manager, Dankani Guest Palace – 08033850527
3. Manager, Grand New Shukura Hotel – 09032553255
4. Manager, Hamsaad Hotels – 08138051697
5. Manager, Ginginya Hotels – 08065788684
6. Manager, Grand Ibro Hotels – 08065389558
7. Manager, Sokoto Guest Inn – 08035077022
8. Manager, Pinnacle Resorts – 08133011117
9. Manager, Hotel Taraka – 08063216804
10. Manager, Phoenix Guest Inn – 08030479757.

For details on the hotel rates, click on https://nbaspidel.ng/accommodation/. For accommodation enquiries, please contact the Local Organising Committee members on 0907-172-9916 (Chairman T&A) and 0814-755-4930 (Secretary T&A).

To book for your flights, please visit https://maxair.com.ng/book-flight (MAX Air), https://www.arikair.com/ (ARIK Air) or https://www.flyaero.com/ (AERO).

Meanwhile, the Local Organising Committee has rolled out plans to deploy shuttle buses to ferry conferees from the Sokoto Airport as well as from the city gates by Gusau and Brinin-Kebbi to their hotels.

For more information on the Annual Conference, please visit https://nbaspidel.ng/. To register, click https://nbaspidel.ng/nba-spidel-conference-2022/.

Aside from the array of leading speakers who have confirmed attendance at the conference, the mega event offers huge networking opportunities for delegates aside from a list of luncheons, a State Banquet, fun activities and shopping especially in gold and leather for which Sokoto is globally renowned.

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NBA-SPIDEL: EARLY BIRD WINDOW FOR SOKOTO CONFAB ENDS SOON

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has urged lawyers and the general public to ensure that they use the Early Bird window to register for the eagerly awaited NBA Section on Public Interest and Development Law (SPIDEL) Annual Conference.

In a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Dr. Rapulu Nduka, the NBA stated that lawyers are “specially invited to participate” in the NBA-SPIDEL Annual Conference scheduled to hold in Sokoto, urging prospective participants to “Kindly register through this link https://nbaspidel.ng/nba-spidel-conference-2022/.”

The notice observed that Early Bird registration will end on the May 2, 2022, adding: “Be assured that the topics of discourse, array of speakers, and secured serene environment will make this year’s NBA-SPIDEL conference an exciting one.”

Meanwhile, many lawyers who have registered for the conference have taken to their social media handles to excitedly announce their participation.

Below is the full text of the NBA statement.

2022 NBA SECTION ON PUBLIC INTEREST AND DEVELOPMENT LAW ANNUAL CONFERENCE: INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE

Dear Colleagues,

You are specially invited to participate in the Annual Conference of the Section on Public Interest and Development Law of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA-SPIDEL), which will take place from the 22nd -26th May 2022 at the Sokoto Conference Centre, Sokoto, Sokoto State. The theme of the conference is “Rule of Law and Democratic Evolution in Nigeria.”

Kindly register through this link https://nbaspidel.ng/nba-spidel-conference-2022/

Kindly note that early bird registration will end on the 2nd day of May 2022.

For more information on the various sub-topics for discourse, array of speakers, list of topclass hotels at discounted rates, tourist attractions, membership information etc., kindly visit www.nbaspidel.ng

Be assured that the topics of discourse, array of speakers, and secured serene environment will make this year’s NBA-SPIDEL conference an exciting one.

Dr. Rapulu Nduka
Publicity Secretary,
Nigerian Bar Association

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NBA-SPIDEL REGISTRATION FOR SOKOTO CONFAB STARTS TUESDAY

The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) will on Tuesday commence registration for its eagerly awaited 2022 Annual Conference holding in the ancient and royal city of Sokoto.

The conference which will hold at the exquisite 1,500-capacity Sokoto Conference Centre located along Sokoto Airport Road between May 22 and 26, 2022 has as its theme “Rule of Law and Democratic Evolution in Nigeria.

According to a statement by NBA-SPIDEL Publicity Secretary, Mr. Godfrey Echeho, Early Bird registration will commence on April 19 and end on May 2, 2022 while Late Registration starts on May 3 and ends on May 17, 2022. The hybrid conference is also open to virtual participants.

While young lawyers of 1-5 years post-call experience will pay only N5,000 as Early Bird rate, this will attract N7,000 as Late Registration. 6-10 years post-call participants will pay N7,000 as Early Bird rate and N10,000 for Late Registration. N10,000 and N15,000 are the Early Bird and Late Registration rates respectively for lawyers with 11-15 years post-call experience while 16-20 years post-call participants will pay N15,000 and N20,000 respectively as Early Bird and Late Registration rates.

Lawyers with 20 years and above post-call experience will pay N20,000 and N25,000 respectively as Early Bird and Late Registration rates while Senior Advocates of Nigeria, Attorneys General and Benchers will pay N50,000 and N70,000 respectively as Early Bird and Late Registration rates.

Justices, judges, khadis and grand khadis are required to pay N30,000 and N35,000 respectively as Early Bird and Late Registration rates while non-lawyers will pay N20,000 and N25,000 respectively as Early Bird and Late Registration rates. Virtual rates are also available for prospective online participants.

To register, visit www.nbaspidel.ng. For enquiries, please call 07065399177 or 08063088182 or email info@nbaspidel.ng.

NBA-SPIDEL annual conferences are increasingly becoming a reference point for very lively and intellectually rewarding conferences.

According to NBA-SPIDEL Chairman, Dr. Monday Ubani, “This year’s conference is designed to outstrip our last conferences in Aba and Ibadan both in the repertoire of topical issues on public interest and development law, ambience, networking, sight-seeing and social activities. It is designed to be a most engaging and entertaining conference ever held by SPIDEL. The Conference Planning Committee (CPC) ably led by three-term Lagos State Commissioner, Dr. Muiz Banire SAN has been extremely impressive. I do not wish that any lawyer should miss this year’s conference for any reason.”

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‘WE’RE READY TO HOST NBA-SPIDEL ANNUAL CONFAB,’ SAYS TAMBUWAL

Sokoto State Governor, Mr. Waziri Tambuwal has assured the Nigerian Bar Association of his readiness to host this year’s NBA Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) Annual Conference scheduled to hold in May in Sokoto.

Receiving a delegation led by NBA President, Mr. Olumide Akpata, Tambuwal thanked the association for choosing Sokoto State as the venue for this year’s SPIDEL Conference and “promised to support the NBA in any way possible with a view to ensuring that the SPIDEL Conference is an outstanding success,” a statement by NBA Publicity Secretary, Dr. Rapulu Nduka said.

Also throwing his weight behind the conference, the Chief Judge of Sokoto State, Hon. Justice Muhammad Sa’idu Sifawa “assured the NBA of the support of the Judiciary for the upcoming SPIDEL Conference, and promised that the Judiciary will work together with the NBA to organize the best conference in the annals of SPIDEL.”

The delegation also visited the State’s Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice, Suleiman Usman (SAN) and interacted with legal practitioners in the State during the three-day visit.

Below is the full text of the statement made available to CITY LAWYER.

NBA PRESIDENT HOLDS INTERACTIVE SESSION WITH LEGAL PRACTITIONERS IN SOKOTO STATE; PAYS COURTESY VISIT ON THE CHIEF JUDGE OF SOKOTO STATE AND SECURES SUPPORT OF SOKOTO STATE GOVERNMENT TOWARDS UPCOMING SPIDEL CONFERENCE .

Dear Colleagues,

As part of ongoing efforts by the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (“NBA”) to deepen its engagement with the legal community and to ensure that the NBA indeed works for its members, the President of the NBA recently led some members of his team on a 3-day working visit to Sokoto, Sokoto State.

Upon arrival on the 26th day of January 2022, the NBA delegation paid a courtesy visit to the Attorney-General of Sokoto State – Suleiman Usman (SAN), who thereafter led the delegation on a tour of the recently renovated High Court Complex which has been totally upgraded and fitted with modern technological equipment, properly incorporated into the court’s architecture, to deliver better, quicker and easier dispensation of justice.

Thereafter, the NBA President held an interactive session with Legal Practitioners in the State, at the NBA Sokoto Branch Bar Centre. At this Session, the NBA President reassured legal practitioners in Sokoto of the focus of the National Executive Committee of the NBA on running an all-inclusive Bar with particular emphasis on the professional well being and general welfare of its members. He reminded the members that the Branches of the NBA are the very critical constituent parts that make up the Association and stated that the various Branches must rise up to take their place, within each jurisdiction, for the promotion of the rule of law and improving the welfare of the members within their domain.

The NBA President further outlined some of the steps already taken by the National Executive Committee to improve the welfare of the members, especially in the area of comprehensive insurance cover for all legal practitioners in Nigeria and access to finance for lawyers etc.

A number of other Bar-related issues were discussed during the interactive session including, but not limited to, the administration of justice system in Sokoto State, continuing legal education peculiar to the jurisdiction, expansion of the existing legal space and provision of more opportunities for lawyers within the State, specialization and diversification of legal practice, harassment of legal practitioners by security operatives and the ongoing BPF online payment. The NBA President pledged to continue engaging with members of the Association in various Branches in order to ensure that the NBA is brought closer to its members and the myriad of challenges faced by legal practitioners in the course of practising the profession are effectively tackled.

Earlier on, the NBA President – Mr. Olumide Akpata, in the company of the NBA Publicity Secretary – Dr. Rapulu Nduka, NBA Assistant General Secretary – Uche Nwadialo Esq. and the Chairman of SPIDEL – Dr Monday Ubani paid a visit to the Governor of Sokoto State – H.E Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, to secure the support of the Executive Arm of Government, towards the upcoming SPIDEL Conference. The Governor of Sokoto State, upon warmly receiving the NBA delegation, thanked the NBA for choosing Sokoto State as the venue for the SPIDEL Conference billed to take place in May 2022. The Governor promised to support the NBA in any way possible with a view to ensuring that the SPIDEL Conference is an outstanding success.

The NBA delegation also paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Judge of Sokoto State, Hon. Justice Muhammad Sa’idu Sifawa. The visit provided the NBA President and his team with an opportunity to engage extensively with the Chief Judge on strategies for further strengthening of the existing partnership between the Bar and Bench in the State. The Chief Judge also assured the NBA of the support of the Judiciary for the upcoming SPIDEL Conference, and promised that the Judiciary will work together with the NBA to organize the best conference in the annals of SPIDEL.

Dr. Rapulu Nduka
Publicity Secretary,
Nigerian Bar Association

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