The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba has declared open the 62nd edition of the Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
Justice Alogba declared the conference open, while representing the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria Hon. Justice OluKayode Ariwoola
The theme of the 2022 conference is “Bold Transitions” is taking place at the Eko Atlantic City from Aug. 19th to Aug. 23rd
In a remarks, the Lagos Chief Judge expressed eagerness to see the legal profession return to its pride of place.
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According to him, “we are faced with times when boldness is a necessary attribute in our society, adding that the AGC 2022 theme is so aptly drawn.
“These are the times when boldness becomes necessary, and so, no better theme could have been chosen, and no better words could have been chosen to highlight what we truly need in Nigeria
“It is not because others cannot speak good English and even with latin maxims but because you are learned in the real sense of the word such that every other profession comes behind the legal profession
“It is because of who we are, gentlemen and ladies; therefore, that tradition must be restored, ” he said.
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Justice Alogba, consequently, underscored the need for the legal profession to return to the base, where lawyers are given audience and respect at occasions
“We must do everything possible to ensure that we return to those good old days, so as to leave a good legacy for the upcoming generation
“On behalf of my Lord the acting CJ. Hon. Justice Oluwa Kayode Ariwoola, I most humbly declare this conference open” he said.
