Schedule For The Plenary Sessions For NBA Lagos Law Week 2022
Monday, March 21, 2022
Keynote Address
Democracy and Legal Order: Shaping the Future
Prof. Akin Oyebode
1st Plenary Session
Legal Order: Terrorism, Banditry, Elections, and Good Governance
Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN
Chief R. A. Lawal-Rabana, SAN
Mrs. Chinwe Efobi (FIDA)
Mrs. Ayo Obe
Chief J.K. Gadzama, SAN – Moderator
2nd Plenary Session
Governance and the Role of the Private Sector
Justice Theresa Chukwuemeka-Chikeka (Acting Chief Judge of Imo State)
Mr. Bismarck Rewane (CEO, Financial Derivatives Co Ltd)
Mrs. Pearl Uzokwe (Director, Governance and sustainability, Sahara Group)
Ms. Nkem Agboti (Partner, Amber Solicitors)
Shola Soyele (Channels TV) – Moderator
3rd Plenary Session
Taxation, Development and Fiscal Federalism
Mr. Chukwuka Ikwuazom, SAN (Partner, Aluko & Oyebode)
Prof. Derek Obadina (Prof of Taxation, LASU)
Mrs. Lolade Ososami (UUBO)
Mr. Taiwo Oyedele (PwC)
Prof. Abiola Sanni, SAN (University of Lagos) – Moderator
4th Plenary Session
Upskilling Lawyers for Contemporary Practice
Prof. Ernest Ojukwu, SAN (Partner, Ojukwu, Faotu & Yusuf)
Mr. Tobenna Erojikwe (Chairman, NBA ICLE)
Mr. Sylvester Elema, SAN (Principal Partner, Usman & Elema)
Prof Ayo Atsenuwa (University of Lagos)
Prof. Konyinsola Ajayi, SAN (Partner, Olaniwun Ajayi LP) – Moderator
Tuesday, 22nd March 2022
5th Plenary Session
Arise, Sleeping Giant: Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential as an Investment Destination
Mrs. Tinuade Awe (CEO, NGX Regulation Limited)
Mrs. Dolapo Kukoyi (Partner, Detail Commercial Solicitors)
Mr. Chinua Azubike (CEO, Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company Limited)
Mr. Fola Fagbule (Senior Vice President and Head of Financial Advisory at Africa Finance Corporation)
Mr. Rotimi Aju (Partner, CLP Legal) – Moderator
6th Plenary Session
Giving Life to the Business Rescue Intent of CAMA 2020 under the Present Legal Order: Implementation Challenges
Hon Justice (Dr.) Nnamdi Dimgba, (Federal High Court, Awka Division)
Dr. Anthony Idigbe, SAN (Senior Partner, Punuka Attorneys)
Prof. Godwin Oyedokun
Mr. Ayo Akintunde, SAN – Moderator
7th Plenary Session
Technology and Justice Delivery: The Bar and Bench of the Future
Hon Justice (Dr.) Benedict Kanyip (President of the NIC)
Mr. Basil Udotai (Technology Advisors)
Mr. Bidemi Daniels
Dr. (Mrs) Adekemi – Omotubora
Mr. Rotimi Ogunyemi (Chairman, ICT Committee NBA-SBL) – Moderator
Hon Justice Benedict Kanyip being represented by Justice Nweneka G. Ikechi
8th Plenary Session
The Roles of the Judiciary, the Legislature and the Executive in the Forthcoming Elections: A Critical Appraisal
Hon Justice Ayo Phillips (Rtd)
Mr. Mike Igini, Resident Commissioner, INEC, Akwa Ibom State.
Mr. Dapo Akinosun, SAN
Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN, Hon Attorney General of Lagos State
Mrs. Onikepo Braithwaithe – Moderator
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