The annual conference of the Nigerian Bar Association, Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA–SPIDEL) is set to hold on the 4th-5th August 2022.
Gatekeepers News reports that the annual conference of the Section was previously scheduled to hold in May, 2022 but was postponed due to security concerns raised after the extrajudicial murder of Deborah Yakubu in the State.
NBA-SPIDEL Boss, Dr Monday Ubani, in a statement, noted that after reconsideration by the Executive of the section, the conference has been rescheduled to August 4th-5th.
The conference which will hold at the NBA Headquarters in Abuja and is themed: “The Undermining of Judicial Authority In Democracy”.
The statement reads:
“The yearly Conference of NBA SPIDEl billed for Sokoto State in May this year was postponed due to security concerns that the unfortunate murder of Lady Deborah Yakubu threw up. The leadership of the Bar led by Mr. Olumide Akpata took a proactive step by postponing the conference to a suitable time in the future.
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 AUTHORITY IN DEMOCRACY”
The Keynote Address for the Conference will be delivered on August 4, 2022 by HON JUSTICE INYANG OKORO while Hon. 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. Chuka Ikuazom SAN Chairman
2. Kunle Adegoke SAN Alternate —Chairman
3. Dr Princess Frank Chukwuani Alternatee Chairman /LOC Chairman
4. Amina Kaoje Secretary
5. Chioma Linda Ekene Alternate Secretary
6. 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 Echolo Esq
11. Dr Uju Agomoh Esq
12. Dr. Ikenna Ukam Esq
13. Mrs. Chika Okolie Esq
14. Mrs. Funmi Adeogun Treasurer
15. Chisom Onuoha Esq
16. Prof Paul Ananaba — SAN
17. Gbenga Onyire Esq
18. Austin Ottah Esq
19. Frank Agbedo Esq
20. Simple Dioha Esq
21. Dr Sam Amadi Esq
22. Dr. Muiz Banire SAN
23. Mr. Ajose Adeogun SAN
24. Mr. Chukwuemeka Clement Esq Secretary LOC
25. Jessee Nwaenyo Esq
26. Kunle Edun
27. Paul Daudu
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 0775676.”
