As the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Lagos Branch commences its highly anticipated 2025 Annual Law Conference, goodwill messages have begun pouring in from prominent legal minds. Among them is a heartfelt address from Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe, SAN, FCIArb(UK), a respected Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former Chairman of the NBA Lagos Branch.
In his message, Akangbe commended the Branch Executive Committee, the Planning Committee, and the entire membership for upholding the tradition of addressing critical issues within the legal profession.
Reflecting on the conference theme, “Reimagining the Practice of Law: Ethics, Innovation, and the Future of Legal Services,” Akangbe described it as timely and relevant, particularly in an era where the legal industry is rapidly evolving. He emphasized the need for continuous reform, ethical consciousness, and innovation in legal practice, urging members to remain committed to building a profession that truly serves both practitioners and society.
Read full statement below;
I extend my warm congratulations to the Branch Executive Committee, the Planning Committee, and our entire NBA Lagos Branch on the 2025 Annual Law Conference.
As a member and former Chairman of this great branch, the premier bar, I’m proud to see the continued tradition of engaging with the real challenges of our profession. The theme, “Reimagining the Practice of Law: Ethics, Innovation, and the Future of Legal Services,” could not be more timely.
This profession is our livelihood. It must be protected, reformed, and made viable. We must keep asking the right questions, stay open to change, and remain committed to building a practice that works for us and for those we serve.
I encourage everyone attending to make the most of the conversations and connections this conference offers.
Let us, indeed, be lawyers again with purpose, with dignity, and with resolve.
Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe SAN, FCIArb(UK)
Former Chairman, NBA Lagos Branch
