Candidate for the office of General Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association, Okey Leo Ohagba, has congratulated the leadership and members of the NBA Kaduna Branch on the occasion of their 2026 Law Week. In a goodwill message, Ohagba specifically commended the Baba Lawal Aliyu-led Executive Committee and the Law Week Planning Committee for organizing what he described as a timely and forward-looking programme for legal practitioners.
Speaking on the theme, “Empowering Lawyers in the Digital Age,” Ohagba noted that the initiative reflects the growing importance of innovation, technology, and digital transformation in contemporary legal practice. He praised the branch for prioritizing capacity building and equipping lawyers with relevant knowledge and skills needed to remain competitive in an evolving global legal environment, while expressing hope that the Law Week would inspire meaningful discussions, professional growth, and practical solutions for the future of the profession.
Read Full Statement Below;
NBA KADUNA BRANCH LAW WEEK 2026
A NOTE OF FELICITATION
BY OKEY LEO OHAGBA
(CANDIDATE FOR NBA GENERAL SECRETARY)
I write to warmly felicitate the Baba Lawal Aliyu led Executive Committee, the Law Week Planning Committee, and all members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Kaduna Branch on this occasion of your 2026 Law Week.
The Law Week theme; “Empowering Lawyers in the Digital Age” is timely and commendable, as it highlights the importance of innovation, technology, and digital transformation in modern legal practice.
I commend the Branch leadership for this laudable initiative geared towards equipping lawyers with the knowledge and skills necessary to remain relevant and effective in a rapidly evolving global legal space.
May this Law Week inspire meaningful conversations, professional growth, and practical solutions for the future of legal practice.
LET’S INNOVATE!👌🏻
With compliments,
Okey Leo Ohagba, Esq.
Past National Officer, NBA
(Candidate for NBA General Secretary)
