The Nigerian Bar Association, Birnin Kebbi Branch (Equity Bar), is setting the tone for a bold conversation at its Law Week 2026
As part of the lineup, the Branch will host a dedicated 2nd Panel Session focused on the real barriers women face in legal practice and leadership.
Topic:
Mentorship or Sponsorship? Why Having a Mentor is Not Enough and Why Women Specifically Need Sponsors Who Advocate for Them in Closed-Door Meetings
While mentorship gives advice, sponsorship opens doors. This session will unpack why women in law need powerful voices that don’t just guide them, but actively push for their elevation in rooms where decisions are made.
Date & Time:
Monday, 9th June, 2026 | 12:00 Noon
Venue:
- Saffar Guest Inn Ltd, Gesse Phase II, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State
- Virtual Option Available: https://meet.google.com/vhs-pfgs-hcc
Meet the Panel:
Lead Discussant:
Prof. Maryam Abubakar Koko, Nigerian Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), Abuja
Discussants:
Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN – Partner, ALP NG & Co
Hon. Justice Maryam Hassan – High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
Huwaila Ibrahim Muhammad, Esq. – Chairperson, NBA Women Forum (NBAWF)
Kudirat Shuaibu Diri, Esq. – Hon. Perm Sec, Ministry for Budget & Economic Planning, Kebbi State
Moderator:
Zara’u Abubakar Abdullahi, Esq.– Special Adviser to Kebbi State Governor on Human Rights Enforcement
Why You Should Attend:
This is more than a panel. It’s a strategy session for every female lawyer, judge, law student, and male ally who wants to see real equity at the Bar. Expect frank discussions on:
- The difference between mentors who advise and sponsors who act
- How sponsorship works in chambers, on the Bench, and in public service
- Practical steps to identify and earn sponsorship as a woman in law
- The role of men and senior lawyers in advocating for qualified women
The Equity Bar is deliberate about moving beyond rhetoric. With panelists drawn from the Bar, Bench, academia, and government, this session promises insight, lived experience, and actionable takeaways.
RSVP/Attendance:
Lawyers, law students, and members of the public are welcome.
Call: 08030999833, 08037771952, 08036126983, 07037626642
More info: https://nbakebbi.online
NBA Birnin Kebbi Branch Law Week 2026 runs from 5th to 11th June, 2026 Don’t miss this critical conversation.
Join us in person or online as we push for a Bar where women don’t just participate, but lead.
