In a heartfelt goodwill message to participants at the NBA Young Lawyers Forum (YLF) Summit in Calabar, Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe, SAN, FCIArb(UK), former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Lagos Branch, encouraged young legal practitioners to embrace the future of legal practice with courage, curiosity, and character. Speaking in line with the summit’s theme, *“A New Legal Face – A Step into the Future of Legal Practice with Bold Ideas, Real Growth, and Guidance from Those Who Walked the Path,”* Akangbe urged the young lawyers to intentionally envision the future they desire in order to play a meaningful role in shaping it.
Acknowledging the rapidly evolving nature of the legal profession, Akangbe emphasized the importance of mentorship, networking, and lifelong learning. He reminded attendees that success in the legal field is not accidental but often a result of deliberate choices and the influence of credible guidance. Commending the forum for creating space for reflection and growth, he encouraged young lawyers to uphold the values of integrity and professionalism while building a future-ready legal career.
Read Full Statement Below;
To the NBA Young Lawyers Forum, Calabar
Theme: A NEW LEGAL FACE – A Step into the Future of Legal Practice with Bold Ideas, Real Growth, and Guidance from Those Who Walked the Path
My dear young colleagues,
Let me commend you for choosing to gather, reflect, and reimagine the future—because no one can feature in a future they have not first pictured.
This summit’s theme is not just aspirational—it is intentional. The legal profession is shifting, and those who will thrive are those who are bold enough to dream, curious enough to learn, and humble enough to be guided.
Remember this: the caliber of persons you choose to learn from will determine how far and how fast you soar. Wisdom is never accidental.
Build your networks, stay hungry and honour the profession—not just with brilliance, but with integrity.
The path is not always easy, but you are not walking it alone.
I celebrate you. I believe in you.
Warm regards,
LATEEF OMOYEMI AKANGBE , SAN
Former Chairman NBA Lagos Branch
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