The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has announced that former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, will serve as the Chairman of the Opening Ceremony at the upcoming NBA Annual General Conference (AGC) 2025.
The event, scheduled to holding at the International Conference Centre, Enugu, promises to be one of the biggest gatherings of legal minds in Africa.
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR and the NBA: A Symbolic Choice
Chief Obasanjo, Nigeria’s former Head of State and two-term civilian President, is a respected statesman whose leadership and political legacy continue to shape national discourse. His role as chairman of the opening ceremony underscores the NBA’s commitment to engaging leaders who have played pivotal roles in governance, democracy, and rule of law.
The theme for this year’s conference, “Stand Out, Stand Tall,” reflects the Association’s call for lawyers to rise to the challenges of justice delivery, nation-building, and societal leadership. Having Obasanjo open the event highlights the intersection of law, governance, and nationhood in Nigeria’s democratic journey.
The NBA AGC is not just a routine gathering, it is widely regarded as the largest meeting of lawyers in Africa. Every year, the conference sets the tone for critical conversations on law, justice, governance, and the economy. With Nigeria currently grappling with issues of judicial reform, insecurity, constitutional amendments, and digital transformation, the 2025 conference is expected to be both timely and impactful.
What to Expect at NBA AGC 2025
The conference will feature:
- Keynote addresses by distinguished speakers from within and outside Nigeria
- Panel discussions on pressing legal and national issues
- Workshops and breakout sessions for practical learning
- Networking opportunities for lawyers, policymakers, and businesses
- Exhibitions showcasing law-tech innovations and professional services
With Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR setting the tone at the opening ceremony, participants can expect a blend of political insight, historical reflection, and forward-looking conversations.
The NBA Annual General Conference is always a highlight of the legal calendar, but the 2025 edition in Enugu promises to be historic. Having Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, chair the opening ceremony signals the NBA’s intent to draw lessons from the past while charting a new path for the future of law and justice in Nigeria.
For lawyers, policymakers, and the public, this is more than just an event, it’s an opportunity to discuss the role of the legal profession in shaping Nigeria’s destiny.
