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The chairman of the NBA Abuja Branch Unity Bar, Afam. O Okeke Esq invites members to the NBA Abuja 2024 Law Week Program.


The executive body of NBA Abuja Branch ably led by chief Afam Okeke, extends invitation to members, Senior Colleagues, Elders of the Bar and Stakeholders Branch to this year's Law Week.

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Abuja Branch (Unity Bar) is pleased to announce the upcoming Law Week 2024, scheduled to take place from May 6th to May 12th, 2024. With the theme "Deploying the Law to Attain National Stability and Development," this event aims to bring together legal professionals and stakeholders to discuss and explore the role of the law in achieving a stable and developed nation.


The Law Week will feature distinguished speakers who are renowned experts in the legal field. Asiwaju A. S. Awomolo, SAN, Chairman of the Body of Benchers, has been appointed as the keynote speaker. His vast experience and wisdom will undoubtedly provide valuable insights into how the law can contribute to national stability and development.

                           
                  M. A. Ebute, SAN. 
         Chairman, Law Week Planning
                         Committee.

Leading the Law Week Planning Committee is M. A. Ebute, SAN. Under his guidance, the committee is working tirelessly to ensure a well-organized and impactful event, facilitating meaningful discussions and engagements among participants.
                       Afam Okeke, Esq.
           Chairman, NBA Abuja Branch 

As the host, Afam O. Okeke, Esq, Chairman of the NBA Abuja Unity Bar, extends a warm invitation to legal professionals, Elders of the Bar and all stakeholders with a vested interest in the law and its role in national progress. Okeke's leadership and commitment to promoting excellence within the legal profession make him the ideal Chief Host for this important event.

                  Y. C. Maikyau, SAN
                     NBA President.

Special guest Y. C. Maikyau, SAN, President of the NBA, will also grace the event with his presence. His support and participation reflect the significance of this Law Week in the legal community.

The Chairman's Dinner, a highlight of the Law Week, provides an opportunity for attendees to network and forge connections with peers and luminaries in the legal field. To secure a spot at the Chairman's Dinner, interested participants are required to purchase tickets, with varying fees according to years of practice. It is essential to note that the number of available tickets is limited to 300 persons, and payment should be made on or before April 30th, 2024, or until tickets sell out.



Additionally, individuals and organizations are invited to submit goodwill messages, which will be featured in the Law Week program booklet. Different options are available for advertisement placements, such as the back cover page, inner back cover page, inner front cover page, and full-page advertisements. The deadline for submission of goodwill messages is Monday, April 29th, 2024.

All payments for tickets and goodwill messages should be made to the Nigerian Bar Association Abuja Branch (Unity Bar), with the specified account details provided. Moreover, inquiries and evidence of payment should be directly forwarded to the provided phone numbers: 07036115290, 07035608667.

In the light of the information provided above, interested individuals are encouraged to contact the Nigerian Bar Association Abuja Branch (Unity Bar) directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the Law Week.
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The NBA Abuja Law Week 2024 promises to be an insightful and productive event, creating opportunities for legal professionals and stakeholders to deliberate on the crucial role of the law in achieving national stability and development. We look forward to your presence and active participation in this significant legal gathering.

Contact:
Nigerian Bar Association Abuja Branch (Unity Bar)
Phone: 07036115290, 07035608667

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