As part of the ongoing 2025 Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Garki Branch, also known as the Liberty Bar, seasoned legal practitioner and former Chairman of the NBA Lagos Branch, Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe, SAN, FCIArb (UK), has been announced as the Panel Chair for the second technical session. The session, themed “Leveraging Technology for Enhanced Access to Justice and Efficient Dispute Resolution: Prospects and Challenges for the Nigerian Legal System,” aims to explore how digital innovation can be harnessed to improve the effectiveness and accessibility of justice delivery across Nigeria.
Akangbe expressed his enthusiasm for leading the discussion at this pivotal moment in Nigeria’s legal development, highlighting the urgent need to embrace digital tools in the face of growing demand for equitable and timely justice. As the legal system continues to grapple with long-standing barriers and inefficiencies, the session is expected to generate actionable insights on how technology can bridge critical gaps in dispute resolution and democratize legal access for citizens.
Read full statement below;
I am honoured to serve as the Panel Chair for the 2nd Technical Session of the 2025 NBA Garki Branch (Liberty Bar) Law Week.
The topic for the session is:
“Leveraging Technology for Enhanced Access to Justice and Efficient Dispute Resolution: Prospects and Challenges for the Nigerian Legal System.”
As we navigate a rapidly evolving digital age, I look forward to moderating this important conversation on how technology can transform justice delivery and close longstanding access gaps within our legal system.
Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe SAN, FCIArb (UK)Former Chairman, NBA Lagos Branch
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