Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe, SAN, has extended warm felicitations to the Chairman, Organizing Committee, and members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Effurun Branch, on the occasion of their 2026 Annual Law Week, commending the branch for its sustained commitment to professional excellence and leadership within the legal profession.
In his goodwill message, Akangbe lauded the choice of theme, “Advocacy Unplugged: Timeless Skills and Modern Tools,” describing it as both timely and forward-looking. He emphasized the need for legal practitioners to strike a balance between mastering enduring advocacy principles and embracing emerging technological tools, noting that the future of legal practice lies in the seamless convergence of tradition and innovation.
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I most heartily extend my warm felicitations to Chairman, distinguished members of the Organizing Committee, and the esteemed members of the Nigerian Bar Association, Effurun Branch, on the occasion of your 2026 Annual Law Week.
This gathering once again underscores the Branch’s enduring commitment to professional excellence and intellectual leadership within our noble profession.
The choice of theme, “Advocacy Unplugged: Timeless Skills and Modern Tools,” is both apt and forward-looking. It speaks to a defining moment in legal practice where tradition and innovation must not contend, but converge. The finest advocates of our time will be those who remain grounded in the enduring principles of clarity, persuasion, and ethical rigour, while deftly harnessing the transformative power of technology.
As the legal landscape evolves, so too must our methods, without compromising the foundational skills that give advocacy its force and dignity. This Law Week presents a valuable opportunity for reflection, learning, and renewal of our shared commitment to excellence.
I commend your vision and industry, and I stand in firm professional solidarity with you.
May your deliberations be enriching and enduring.
Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe, SAN, FCIArb(UK)
