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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is pleased to announce that His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has confirmed his attendance and Chairmanship of the Opening Ceremony at the upcoming NBA Annual General Conference 2025 scheduled to hold in Enugu State.
This confirmation followed a courtesy visit to his residence by the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN; the Chairman of the Annual General Conference Planning Committee (AGCPC), Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN, Alternate Chairman of the AGCPC, Mr. Sammie Somiari, SAN, Former Attorney General of Oyo State, Adebayo Ojo, SAN; and other distinguished members of the AGCPC.
The visit provided an opportunity to brief the former President on the objectives, theme, and strategic significance of this year’s conference, themed “Stand Out, Stand Tall.” In his usual statesmanlike manner, Chief Obasanjo welcomed the NBA’s efforts at national engagement and legal reform, and graciously accepted the invitation to participate in the conference.
Chief Obasanjo’s presence at the 2025 NBA-AGC promises to enrich the discourse with his wealth of experience and statesmanship. (BNA Blog)
