Former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Lagos Branch, Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe, SAN, has extended his goodwill to the NBA Section on Business Law (SBL) on the occasion of its 19th Annual International Business Law Conference, held in 2025. In his message, Akangbe congratulated the Council Members and Conference Planning Committee for organizing a timely and impactful gathering themed “The Future of Business Law in an Intelligence Age.” He praised the NBA-SBL’s commitment to fostering legal excellence and facilitating forward-looking conversations that address the realities of a rapidly evolving global legal and commercial environment.
Akangbe emphasized the growing influence of artificial intelligence and innovation on the practice of law, urging legal professionals to adapt or risk becoming obsolete. He noted that in today’s intelligence-driven age, relevance in the legal profession is anchored on adaptability and a willingness to embrace change. Commending the SBL for helping to future-proof business law practice in Nigeria, he expressed confidence that the conference would spark collaboration, insight, and bold strategies for navigating the complexities of modern legal challenges.
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I extend my heartfelt felicitations to the Council Members and the Conference Planning Committee of the NBA Section on Business Law (SBL) on the successful convening of the 19th Annual International Business Law Conference 2025, themed “The Future of Business Law in an Intelligence Age.”
This timely theme is a powerful reminder that the only constant in life is change. In today’s fast-evolving world, especially within the legal profession, relevance is tied to adaptability. Those who resist change risk obsolescence in a profession now shaped by AI, global commerce, and rapid innovation.
The commitment of the NBA-SBL to championing forward-thinking conversations and fostering legal excellence is commendable. Your efforts are helping to future-proof Nigerian business law and empower professionals to navigate the complexities of an intelligent age.
I wish you a successful and impactful conference, rich in insight, collaboration, and bold visions for the future.
Congratulations once again.
LATEEF OMOYEMI AKANGBE, SAN, FCIArb (UK)
Former Chairman, NBA Lagos Branch.
