The 2024 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) opened at the Eko Hotel and Suites with a vibrant ceremony, setting a dynamic tone for the week ahead. The event drew prominent leaders, including Vice President Kashim Shettima (representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu), Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization.
The opening remarks highlighted the legal profession’s crucial role in national development, with NBA President Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau emphasizing the need for ethical leadership and a renewed commitment to justice.
NBA Conference Opens with Visionary Keynote and Calls for National Unity
Maikyau invoked the legacy of Nigeria’s first Indigenous lawyer, Sapara Williams, to inspire attendees to embody the vision and resilience symbolized by the eagle on the conference flyer. His message was a call for lawyers to serve as society’s moral compass, guiding the nation toward progress.
Dr Okonjo-Iweala’s keynote address, titled “A Social Contract for Nigeria’s Future,” outlined a strategic vision for Nigeria’s development, focusing on consistency in economic policies, institutional preservation, infrastructure development, and judicial independence.
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Her speech drew from global examples and urged Nigerians to unite to pursue these goals. The keynote resonated deeply with the audience, setting a severe yet hopeful tone for the conference.
Governor Sanwo-Olu and Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi echoed Okonjo-Iweala’s sentiments, pledging to align their respective administrations with the principles outlined in her speech. In his closing remarks, the Vice President reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the rule of law and expressed optimism that Nigeria would overcome its challenges.
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The ceremony powerfully reminded the legal profession of its influence on national governance and set a high standard for discussions during the conference. It marked the NBA’s determination to lead in Nigeria’s future, focusing on unity, integrity, and visionary leadership.
The NBA conference is not just a gathering; it is a pivotal moment for the legal community and the nation, reflecting on the past while charting a bold course for the future. The issues raised at the conference underscore the urgent need for legal reforms, economic stability, and the protection of democratic institutions to ensure Nigeria’s progress and prosperity.
Habeeb Akorede Lawal
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