Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL) has pledged to develop strategies to support lawyers and businesses.
The commitment comes ahead of its 18th annual International Business Law Conference and its 20th-anniversary celebration.
Chair of the Conference Planning Committee, Ose Okpeku, expressed concern over the significant economic difficulties impacting businesses.
“We need to come through this challenge and when we do so, we will strive”, he stated.
Okpeku stressed the necessity of assisting business lawyers, businesses and the economy during this tough period.
“We look forward to welcoming attendees from Nigeria and beyond to this pivotal event and everyone can rest assured that they’ll have the best time”.
The conference, themed “Survive and Thrive”, is scheduled for 26 to 28 June 2024, in Abuja.
Okpeku noted that the conference would address both macro and micro issues, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools needed for resilience and success in the legal profession.
Vice Chair of the Conference Planning Committee, Solape Peters, spoke on the significance of this year’s conference, which also marks the NBA-SBL’s 20th anniversary.
“This year’s conference is a milestone, reflecting our enduring commitment to excellence in business law and our resilience in the face of evolving challenges. We are excited to celebrate this journey with our members and partners”, Peters said.
The conference will feature social activities like Lawyers Got Talent, raffle draws and other social activities to make it a memorable conference.
Notable speakers include Dr. F.R. Akerele (SAN), former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, the 16th Emir of Kano Sanusi Mohammed Sanusi II, and the president of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group.
