The Nigerian Bar Association Lawyers with Disabilities Forum (NBA-LWDF) has announced details for its highly anticipated Plenary Session II at the 2025 Annual Conference, scheduled for 26 November 2025 at 12:00 noon.
With the theme, “Leadership Redefined: Empowering Lawyers with Disabilities to Shape Policy and Drive Change,” the session will explore the expanding role of lawyers with disabilities in governance, policy formulation, and national development.
The conversation is designed to inspire inclusive leadership while strengthening advocacy across the justice sector.
A distinguished lineup of speakers will lead the discussion, including:
Lois Auta – Founder & CEO, Cedar Seed Foundation
Hon. Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu – Honourable Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs
Akin Akintoye II, SAN – Principal Counsel, D. Akintoye & Co.
Seni Adio, SAN – Past Chair, NBA Section on Business Law (SBL)
Hon. Mohammed Abba Isa – SSA to the President on Special Needs & Equal Opportunities
Chief Emeka J.P. Obegolu, SAN – Partner, Greenfield Chambers
The session will be moderated by Dr. Beatrice Shuwa, Lecturer at the Nigerian Law School.
Legal practitioners attending this plenary will earn 2 CPD points, reinforcing the NBA’s commitment to continuous professional development and inclusive legal practice.
Registration: https://lwdf.nigerianbar.online
