A judiciary is only as strong as the trust it commands. Join the Doyen Bar for the 4th Plenary Session, featuring a distinguished panel led by Chief Joe Agi, SAN, as we discuss the synergistic roles of the Bar and the Bench in safeguarding democracy.

NBA Calabar Branch (Doyen Bar) Bar Week 2026: 4th Plenary Session Focuses on Bar-Bench Relations

As part of the ongoing 2026 Bar Week activities, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Calabar Branch, is set to host its 4th Plenary Session, titled the Bar Bench Forum.

The session will address the theme: “Building Public Trust: The Role of the Bar and the Bench.” This forum is a critical component of the week’s broader agenda: “Rule of Law: Safeguarding Democracy, Ensuring Accountability.”

Session Leadership & Panelists

The forum features a high-level panel of judicial officers and legal experts:

•  Chairman of Session/Moderator: Chief Joe Agi, SAN
• Panelists: His Lordship, Hon. Justice Akon Bassey Ikpeme
• Hon. Justice Eyo Ita (Rtd)
• Hon. Attah Ochinke, Esq.
• Mrs. Nkoyo Amah
• David Obande, Esq.

The session aims to foster dialogue between the legal profession and the judiciary to strengthen institutional integrity and public confidence in the justice system.

• Event Period: Wednesday 15th – Sunday 19th April, 2026

Promoting the rule of Law