The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, OON, SAN, made a notable courtesy visit to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to discuss the upcoming NBA 2024 Annual General Conference (AGC).
The meeting underscored the commitment of both the NBA and the Lagos State Government to collaborate closely in ensuring that the conference is a success. With Lagos being one of the country’s most vibrant and economically significant states, the discussion focused on logistical planning, security arrangements, and the overall vision for the event.
The NBA President was accompanied by several key figures who are instrumental in the planning and execution of the AGC. Among them were the NBA’s General Secretary, Mr. Adesina Adegbite, who plays a crucial role in the organization’s operations, and Olawale Fapohunda, SAN, the Chairman of the NBA 2024 Transition Committee. Also present were Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, Chairperson of the 2024 AGC Planning Committee, and her Alternate Chair, Mrs. Amina Suleiman Kaoje. Their presence at the meeting signaled the importance of a unified approach in coordinating the various elements of the conference.
This high-level visit to the Lagos State Governor not only highlights the strategic importance of the 2024 AGC but also demonstrates the NBA’s proactive steps in ensuring the event is meticulously planned. With such collaboration at the governmental level, the NBA is poised to deliver a conference that will be both impactful and memorable for all participants, further enhancing the professional development of legal practitioners in Nigeria.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, the 2024 AGC Planning Committee host, reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the NBA. As he has always done, the Governor promised to make all the state’s facilities and agencies’ services available to ensure the security and success of the 2024 Conference.
The conference, scheduled to take place at the iconic Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos from August 23rd to 28th, 2024, is expected to draw legal professionals from across the country. The visit to Governor Sanwo-Olu underscores the importance of securing support and resources from the Lagos State Government to facilitate a smooth and impactful event.
