NBA-SPIDEL Conference 2020 Begins Today; See Full Programme of Events [Download]
The much-awaited NBA-SPIDEL Conference themed “The Role of Public Interest in Governance in Nigeria” starts today, May 23, 2021, in the Ancient City of Ibadan. The conference promises to be great with a number of A-list personalities set to attend. Here is a summary of activities set to take place during the Conference, which comes to an end on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
Day 1: Sunday 23, May 2021
Arrival/Registration
Cocktail Party
(6:00pm-10:00pm)
Day 2: Monday 24, May 29021
Opening Ceremony
(9:00am – 11:30am)
Showcase on Oyo State (Video Presentations/Cultural Interlude)
(11:30am – 12:00noon)
Session 1
(1:00pm – 2:00pm)
The Imperatives of Public Interest in Governance in Nigeria
Lunch Break
(2:00pm – 3:00pm)
Session 2
(3:00pm-4:00pm)
Legality and Efficacy of Regional Vigliantes and Other Security Frameworks
Session 3
(4:00pm – 5:00pm)
Legality and Efficacy of Public Inquiry by State Governments Issues on Violent Protests and Recovery of Assets Etc
Session 4
(5:00pm – 6:00pm)
When the State Truly Defends. Assessing the Role of the Office of the Public Defender of Lagos State & Other Institutional Schemes for Access to Justice by the Public
Variety Night (6:00pm – 10:00pm)
Day 3: Today 25, May, 2021
Session 5
(9:00am-10:30am)
Anti-Corruption Model Assets Declaration, Public Access & Emerging Issues
Session
(10:30am 12:00noon)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Assessing Nigeria’s Progress: Gender Equality Climate Action, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Session 7
(12:00noon-1:00pm)
Third Party Data Capturing for National Identification Numbers Project National Security and Privacy Issues
Session 8
(1:00pm – 2:00pm)
Paternity Fraud in Nigeria: Legal and Social Implications
Lunch (2:00pm – 3:00pm)
Session 9
(3:00pm – 4:00pm)
Showcase Session on Public Interest Lawyering:
Capacity Building and Enhancement of Practice Skills on Public Interest Lawering- A Continuing Professional Development Perspective -NBA Public Interest Litigation Committee – Broadening the Strategy for NBA’s Intervention in Public Interest Lawyering
Dinner by State Government
(6:00pm)
Day 3: Wednesday 26, May 2021
Communique/End of Conference
NBA Spidel Election/Swearing-in ceremony
(10:00am-11:00am)
Departure
Download the full programme of events at the Conference here.
