The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Ibadan Branch will proudly mark her momentous milestone in grand style with events starting from 13th December, 2024 to 18th December, 2024. It’s the 70th Anniversary of the Premier Bar and to celebrate this legacy, the Anniversary Planning Committee ably-led by Asiwaju Adebayo Mutalabi Ojo, SAN has planned an exciting week of activities, blending intellectually stimulating events with vibrant social engagements.
With a lineup of carefully curated programs, the celebration promises to be engaging, enriching and memorable. Below is a sneak peek at the schedule of events to look forward to as the Ibadan Bar celebrates seven decades:
DAY 1: FRIDAY, 13TH DECEMBER, 2024:
• JUM’AH SERVICE
Venue: Ansarudeen Central Mosque, Liberty Road, Ibadan.
Time: 12:30pm prompt.
• OLD SCHOOL/DJ NIGHT (Evening Social Event)
Venue: Aare Afe Babalola Bar Centre, Iyakanku, Ibadan.
DAY 2: SATURDAY, 14TH DECEMBER, 2024
• HEALTH WALK
Take-Off Point: Afe Babalola Bar Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan.
Time: 8:00am prompt.
• AARE AFE BABALOLA/ NBA, IBADAN FOOTBALL COMPETITION FINALS
Venue: Olubadan Stadium, Iyakanku, Ibadan.
Time: 3pm prompt (3rd Place Match)
5pm prompt (Final Match)
• PREMIER LEAGUE NIGHT (Evening Social Event)
Venue: Aare Afe Babalola Bar Centre, Iyakanku, Ibadan.
DAY 3: SUNDAY, 15TH DECEMBER, 2024
• INTER DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE
Venue: St. Anne’s Church, Molete, Ibadan
Time: 10am prompt.
• MOVIE NIGHT (Evening Social Event)
Venue: Aare Afe Babalola Bar Centre, Iyakanku, Ibadan.
DAY 4: MONDAY, 16TH DECEMBER. 2024
• THE OPENING CEREMONY
Venue: Aare Afe Babalola Bar Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan, Oyo State
Time: 10am prompt.
Chairman of the Opening Ceremony: Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, GCON, former Chief Justice of Nigeria.
The Keynote Speaker: Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, Former Governor of Lagos State.
Special Guest of Honour: His Excellency, Engr, Oluwaseyi Makinde FNSE, Governor of Oyo State
Guest of Honour: Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, Honourable Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Host: Ibrahim Lawal, Esq., Chairman, NBA, Ibadan Branch.
Chief Host: Honourable Justice I.S Yerima, Chief Judge of Oyo State.
• PLENARY SESSION I:
Topic: Tax and its Administration in Nigeria
Time: 11:00 am.
Chairman: Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, GCON, former Chief Justice of Nigeria.
Speaker: Dr Zacheaus Adedeji, Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Services
Discussants:
1. Professor Abiola Sanni, SAN, Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Lagos,
2. Prince Akinmade Ajibola, Chairman, Tax Appeal Tribunal, South Western Zone
3. Mr. Olufemi Awakan, Executive Chairman, Oyo State Board of Internal Revenue.
Moderator: Dr. Wale Akinlabi FCIArb (UK)
• SESSION II: OWOLABI AFUYE MEMORIAL LECTURE
Topic: Medical Malpractices and Negligence; Law to the Rescue
Time: 12:30pm.
Chairman: Professor Yusuff Alli, SAN, Principal Partner, Ghalib Chambers, Ilorin, Kwara State
Speaker: Honourable Justice P.O Ige, JCA (Retired)
Discussants:
1. Prof. S.B Odunsi, Faculty of Law, OAU, Ile Ife
2. Prof. Simisola Akintola, Former Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan.
3. Dr Shade Adegbite, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Lagos.
4. Dr Folake Tafita, University of Ibadan and a Registered Nurse
5. Dr. Olubukola Ogunlade, Head of Legal, University College Hospital, Ibadan.
Moderator: Mr. Oladipo Olasope, SAN.
• VARIETY NIGHT (Evening Social Event)
Venue: Aare Afe Babalola Bar Centre, Iyakanku, Ibadan.
DAY 5: TUESDAY, 17TH DECEMBER, 2024
• SESSION III (MORNING)
Topic: Intellectual Rights Infringement in the 21st Century
Time: 10am.
Chairman: Prof. Bankole Shodipo, SAN
Speaker: Dr. John O. Asein, Director General, Nigerian Copyright Commission.
Discussants:
1. Mr. Oyetola M. Atoyebi, SAN, Managing Partner, Omaplex Law Firm
2. Dr. Emmanuel O. Olowononi, Senior Lecturer Nigerian Law School, Abuja and a sports law Expert.
3. Mogaji Rotimi Alli, Chairman, Ibadan Football Council and a Member of Oyo State Football Association.
4. Dr. Tolulope Aderemi, Entertainment Law Attorney.
5. Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okunsanya, Managing Partner, Africa Law Practice NG & Co.
Moderator: Mr. Kazeem Adekunle Gbadamosi, SAN
• SESSION IV (AFTERNOON)
Topic: The Lawful Use of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice in Nigeria
Time: 12pm.
Chairman: Hon. Justice Mojeed Owoade, JCA (Retired)
Speaker: Dr Saheed Ayoola, Director of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Nigeria.
Discussant :
1. Mr. Ope Olusaga, Managing Director, Law Pavilion Business Solutions Ltd.
2. Mr. Oluwaseun Abimbola, SAN, Managing Partner, Prime Solicitors
3. Dr. Olumide Ayeni, SAN
4. Mr. Rotimi Ogunyemi, Technology Law Attorney, Lagos.
5. Engineer Abiodun Fijabi, Principal Consultant, Lord Princely Associates Limited, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
6. Chimezie U. Okoli, Esq., Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan.
Moderator: Professor Babatunde Oni, SAN.
• KARAOKE/GAMES NIGHT (Evening Social Event)
Venue: Aare Afe Babalola Bar Centre, Iyakanku, Ibadan.
DAY 6: WEDNESDAY, 18TH DECEMBER, 2024
• SESSION V (MORNING): State of the Nation Session in honour of Late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, CON, SAN, distinguished Patron, Past Chairman of the Branch, Past President of NBA and former Governor of Ondo State
Topic: The Tinubu Administration’s Economic Agenda and Policy: How far, so far?
Time: 10am.
Chairman: Chief Charles Akinlolu Olujinmi, SAN, Former Attorney General of the Federation & Minister of Justice.
Special Guest of Honour: Mr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, The Executive Governor of Ondo State
: Speaker: Dr Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN
Discussants:
1. Dr. Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, National Secretary, APC
2. Dr. Segun Sowunmi, PDP Chieftain and Public Affairs Analyst The Tinubu Administration’s Economic Agenda and Policy: How far, so far?
Moderator: Mr. Musibau Adetunbi, SAN
• SPECIAL SESSION: CNG as an alternative to the rising cost of Premium Motor Spirit{PMS} in Nigeria; prospects and challenges
Discussants:
Managing Director, BOVAS
Managing Director, NIPCO
Moderator: Olalekan Thanni, Esq.
• SESSION II (AFTERNOON): SEGUN ADERIBIGBE/YLF IBADAN ESSAY COMPETITION PRESENTATION
Time: 12pm-1pm
Chairman: Mr. Oluwaseun Abimbola, SAN, Managing Partner, Prime Solicitors
Topic: A Review of Community Service As Corrective Regimen For Convicted Internet Fraudsters
Coordinator: Timileyin Olayiwola, Esq., Chairman, Young Lawyers’ Forum, Ibadan Branch.
Moderator: Tomiwa Fadeyi, Esq., Chairman, Academic Board, YLF, Ibadan Branch.
• THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER & AWARD NIGHT
Red Carpet: 4:30pm
Venue: Aare Afe Babalola Bar Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan.
Chairman: Alhaji Ahmed Raji, SAN, Principal Partner, Ahmed Raji & Co
Guest of Honour: Honourable Justice I. S Yerima, Chief Judge of Oyo State
Dinner Speech by: Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, Past General Secretary of NBA and a life Bencher.
Chief Host: Ibrahim Lawal, Esq., Chairman, NBA, Ibadan Branch.
Investiture of a New Patron:
Dr. Wale Babalakin, SAN to be inducted as a new patron of NBA, Ibadan Branch
Presentation of Award of Excellence to the following deserving members of Ibadan Bar.
1. Hon. Justice L. A Ganiyu , Justice of Court of Appeal
2. Hon. Justice Olukayode A. Adeniyi , Justice of Court of Appeal (Former Chairman, NBA, Ibadan Branch).
3. Hon. Justice Oyebola Oyewumi, Justice of Court of Appeal
4. Hon. Justice R.O Ayoola, Justice of Court of Appeal.
5. Hon. Justice, T.M Abdulganiyu, President, Customary Court of Appeal, Oyo State.
6. Hon. Justice Oluwatosin Popoola, a Judge of High Court of Lagos State.
7. Hon. Justice M.O Folorunsho , a Judge of High Court of Kwara State.
8. Mr. Akinyemi Olujinmi, SAN
9. Mr. Yusuff Tunji Ogunrinde, SAN
From thought-provoking lectures featuring reputable discussants to lively social gatherings designed to foster relationships, the 70th Anniversary will offer something for everyone. Kindly pre-register for the event via https://nbaibadan.org.ng/70thanniversaryregistration/ and do not forget to purchase your dinner ticket via https://nbaibadan.org.ng/dinner-ticket/
For more enquires, kindly contact 70thanniversary@nbaibadan.org.ng.