The Annual General Conference is an important component of our
calendar and itinerary as lawyers.
It serves as an important contributor to our mandatory
continuous legal education. It is indeed a forum where lawyers from
several cities across Nigeria meet, interact, brainstorm on issues
and even unwind after seven months of intense work and
exertions.
Every lawyer looks forward to this largest gathering of lawyers
every August. The 57th edition billed for Lagos is no
exception.
As usual many lawyers have taken positive steps to register for
the conference. The enthusiasm has however been dampened by the
inability of many lawyers, particularly those of 1-10 years post
call, to register for the AGC since about 7th day of July, 2017
This problem has in fact persisted as many lawyers in this
category who sought to register are still unable to do so. They
merely got the terse statement “Sold out ” which has been a
stumbling block to their bid to register. This inability has
continued even though the window for conference registration as
approved by NEC is still open.
There are misgivings in some quarters that this is intentionally
skewed to avert huge turn out. In my recollection, intending
conferees are usually encouraged to register for the AGC. I am
indeed certain this year’s AGC will be no exception.
I believe the current NBA leadership and all those saddled with
planning for the conference also committed to ensuring that no
lawyer desirous of attending the conference is precluded from doing
so. I therefore plead with our colleagues to exercise patience
while the unpleasant development is sorted out.
No joy surpasses the learning and convivial environment which
the AGC yearly offers. We shall enjoy same in Lagos this year.
Wishing you a memorable conference in advance.
Thank you.
Mazi Afam Osigwe
The Annual General Conference is an important component of our
calendar and itinerary as lawyers.
It serves as an important contributor to our mandatory
continuous legal education. It is indeed a forum where lawyers from
several cities across Nigeria meet, interact, brainstorm on issues
and even unwind after seven months of intense work and
exertions.
Every lawyer looks forward to this largest gathering of lawyers
every August. The 57th edition billed for Lagos is no
exception.
As usual many lawyers have taken positive steps to register for
the conference. The enthusiasm has however been dampened by the
inability of many lawyers, particularly those of 1-10 years post
call, to register for the AGC since about 7th day of July, 2017
This problem has in fact persisted as many lawyers in this
category who sought to register are still unable to do so. They
merely got the terse statement “Sold out ” which has been a
stumbling block to their bid to register. This inability has
continued even though the window for conference registration as
approved by NEC is still open.
There are misgivings in some quarters that this is intentionally
skewed to avert huge turn out. In my recollection, intending
conferees are usually encouraged to register for the AGC. I am
indeed certain this year’s AGC will be no exception.
I believe the current NBA leadership and all those saddled with
planning for the conference also committed to ensuring that no
lawyer desirous of attending the conference is precluded from doing
so. I therefore plead with our colleagues to exercise patience
while the unpleasant development is sorted out.
No joy surpasses the learning and convivial environment which
the AGC yearly offers. We shall enjoy same in Lagos this year.
Wishing you a memorable conference in advance.
Thank you.
Mazi Afam Osigwe