Okey Leo Ohagba, Esq., a past national officer of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has extended warm felicitations to the NBA Calabar Branch (Doyen Bar) on the occasion of its 2026 Annual Law Week, scheduled to hold from April 15 to 19. In a goodwill message addressed to the Enome Amatey-led executive, the Law Week Planning Committee, and members of the branch, Ohagba commended the leadership for its commitment to professional excellence and continuous development within the legal community.
Highlighting the theme of this year’s Law Week, *“Rule of Law: Safeguarding Democracy, Ensuring Accountability,”* Ohagba noted that it underscores the critical role of the legal profession in promoting constitutional order and strengthening democratic governance. He expressed optimism that the event would foster meaningful dialogue and produce impactful outcomes for the advancement of the Bar, the legal profession, and the nation at large.
Read full statement below:
THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION, CALABAR BRANCH (DOYEN BAR) ANNUAL LAW WEEK, 2026.
A NOTE OF FELICITATION
OKEY LEO OHAGBA
I write to extend my warmest felicitation to the Enome Amatey led Executive, Law Week Planning Committee, and the entire leadership and members of the Nigerian Bar Association, Calabar Branch (Doyen Bar), on this momentous occasion of your 2026 Law Week, holding from 15th to 19th April, 2026.
This year’s theme; “Rule of Law: Safeguarding Democracy, Ensuring Accountability,” re-echoes the legal profession’s duty in upholding constitutional order, strengthening democratic governance, and ensuring that all persons and institutions remain accountable under the law.
I commend the leadership of the Doyen Bar for its innovative excellence and continued commitment to intellectual engagement and professional development of members through this important platform.
Here’s wishing the branch and all participants a successful and impactful Law Week experience. May our deliberations yield positive outcomes for our Bar, profession and country.
LET’S INNOVATE!
With compliments,
Okey Leo Ohagba, Esq.
Past National Officer, NBA.
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