Okey Leo Ohagba, Esq., a former National Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association Young Lawyers’ Forum (NBA-YLF) Governing Council, has extended warm felicitations to the NBA-YLF Lagos Branch on the occasion of its 2026 Summit, commending the leadership of the Gideon Edem-led Executive for organizing what he described as a timely and forward-thinking gathering of young legal professionals.
In his goodwill message marking the summit held on April 30, 2026, Ohagba highlighted the significance of the theme, “Pioneering Paths, Powering Legacy,” noting that it challenges young lawyers to move beyond conventional career trajectories and take bold steps in shaping the future of the legal profession. He further praised the branch’s commitment to innovation, capacity building, and career development, expressing optimism that the summit’s deliberations would yield meaningful outcomes for both the profession and the nation.
Read full statement below;
NBA-YLF LAGOS BRANCH SUMMIT 2026
A NOTE OF FELICITATION
-OKEY LEO OHAGBA
I write to convey my warmest felicitation to the Gideon Edem led Executive, the Summit Planning Committee, and the entire members of the Nigerian Bar Association Young Lawyers’ Forum (NBA-YLF) Lagos Branch, on this occasion of your 2026 Summit holding today 30th April, 2026.
Your well crafted Summit theme, ‘Pioneering Paths, Powering Legacy,’ is more than a title—it’s a challenge. It is an intentional call for young lawyers to stop chasing the curve and start defining it. Embrace innovation and build a legacy that lasts.
I commend the innovative leadership of the NBA-YLF Lagos Branch for their consistency in creating vibrant platforms for capacity building and career path refinement among young lawyers within the Branch and beyond.
May our deliberations yield positive outcomes for our profession and country.
LET’S INNOVATE! 👌🏻
With compliments, Okey Leo Ohagba, Esq.
Past National Officer, NBA. (Past National Secretary NBA-YLF Governing Council)
#InnovativeSecretariat #InnovativeBar #TheIBAmodel #Thefuturestartsnow #OkeyisOk #Let’sInnovate
