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The 3rd Edition of C.O Anah, SAN memorial Colloquium, in upholding his legacy as the past chairman of Nigeria Bar Association, Onitsha Branch.

The 3rd Edition of C.O ANAH, SAN memorial colloquium is scheduled to hold on the 25th October, 2023. The time of the event is 11am, and the venue is the Presidential Hall in the CJ Patterson Building at All Saints Cathedral, Ozalla Road, Onitsha, Anambra State. 

This colloquium Event is in memory of the Late C.O. Anah, learned Senior Advocate,
Born in 1935, and died in 2019.
the late C.O. Anah had an illustrious legal career and served the NBA in various capacities and was conferred Senior Advocate of Nigeria in 2005.
The colloquium event will be held to celebrate the life and achievements of the late CO Anah, as well as to honor his contributions to the legal profession and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).

The event will feature various legal luminaries, scholars, and experts, who will share their insights on the legal profession and the impact of the late CO Anah's work. There will be panel discussions, keynote speakers, and presentations.

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The event aims to provide a platform for legal professionals and stakeholders to come together to reflect on the legacy of the late CO Anah and to discuss important issues affecting the legal profession in Nigeria. It also seeks to inspire younger lawyers to emulate the exemplary life and career of C.O. Anah and to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in their practice.

The colloquium event is open to all legal professionals, law students, and members of the public who are interested in learning more about the life and legacy of the late C.O. Anah. It promises to be an insightful, informative, and inspiring event that will leave a lasting impact on all participants.

The Theme of this year's Edition of C.O  ANAH colloquium is Practice Management; The Heartbeat of Every Impactful Legal Career” it will hold in Onitsha, Anambra State where the late C.O. Anah SAN practiced and chaired the NBA Onitsha Branch.

              Dr Onyechi Ikpeazu, SAN
            Chairman of the  Occassion.

The Chairman of the occasion will be Dr Onyechi Ikpeazu, SAN, who is the principal partner of Ikpeazu Chambers. He is a distinguished learned Senior Advocate, Eludite scholar, and the former chairman of NBA Onitsha branch. 

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           GUEST SPEAKERS
1.Dr Babatunde Ajibade, SAN
2. Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN
3. Ms Amaka  Ezeno

             Dr Babatunde Ajibade, SAN
                      Guest speaker
The guest speakers for the event includes; Dr Babatunde Ajibade, SAN, who is the principal manager of SPA Ajibade & Co. Dr Ajibade is a renowned reformer, distinguished advocate, and Eludite scholar. He will be speaking on the topic "Sustainable Succession: The Keystone in Building a Solid Legal Brand." 


               MAZI AFAM OSIGWE, SAN
                       GUEST SPEAKER 

Mazia Afam Osigwe, SAN, The  principal partiner, Law Forte, a renowned advocate, an ace Transactional lawyer, past general secretary of Nigerian Bar Association. 
Will be speaking on the topic: "Advertising : navigating today's realities with the current statutory provisions on professional eithics."

                    Ms Amaka  Ezeno
                       Guest Speaker 

The 3rd speaker of the event is Ms Amaka is the third speaker of the day. she is an ace litigator, Femtor per excellence, former Chairman Nigeria Bar Associatio Akwa Branch. Principal Partner, the law Zoomers.She will speaking on the topic;
"Gender base brain Drain in litigation : a meance we will not continue to ignore."



The event will provide a platform for legal professionals to engage in meaningful conversations about the importance of succession planning in the legal field and how it can contribute to national development. Participants will also discuss the ethical considerations around advertising legal services and how to improve gender equality in litigation.

The organizers hope that the event will encourage Nigerian lawyers to reflect on their responsibilities as legal professionals and to explore ways to promote human rights and justice in their communities. The C.O. Anah SAN Memorial Colloquium Event is an opportunity for legal professionals to network, learn from experts, and engage in productive discussions that can help improve the legal system in Nigeria.

In conclusion, the 3rd Edition of C.O ANAH, SAN memorial colloquium promises to be an insightful event with esteemed speakers sharing their knowledge and expertise on important legal topics.


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