All is set for the Abuja Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (UNITY BAR) law week.
According to a statement by the branch’s Publicity Secretary, Mr Michael Awo Ejeh, the law week is set to commence on the 13th of July, 2023 and end on the 16th of July, 2023. The event which has as its theme “The Crucial Role of Legal Practitioners in Reforming Nigeria’s Socio-political Economy” will be held at the A-Class Events Centre, Kashim Ibrahim Way, Wuse 2, Abuja, with the opening event starting at 9 am prompt.
In order to participate, members are advised to click this link to register for the law week/dinner REGISTRATION LINK
The line up of activities for the law week are as stated below:
DAY 1 (Thursday 13th July, 2023)
OPENING CEREMONY
Time- 9 am
Venue: A-Class Events Centre, Kashim Ibrahim Way, Wuse 2, Abuja
Chairman of the Occasion- Hon. Justice Husseini Baba Yusuf (The honourable chief Judge, High Court of the FCT)
Keynote Speaker- Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal (CFR)
PLENARY 1
Time- 12 pm
Venue: A-Class Events Centre, Kashim Ibrahim Way, Wuse 2, Abuja
Topic- Subsidy and Nigeria Energy Sector: Issues and Prospects
PLENARY 2
Time- 2.30 pm
Venue: A-Class Events Centre, Kashim Ibrahim Way, Wuse 2, Abuja
Topic- Thriving in an Ever-Changing Legal World: Practice and Technology
POST OPENING CEREMONY
Time- 5pm
Venue: A-Class Events Centre, Kashim Ibrahim Way, Wuse 2, Abuja.
Features- Cocktails| Game Night| Music| Comedy
DAY 2 (Friday 14th July, 2023)
PLENARY 3
Time- 9 am
Venue: A-Class Events Centre, Kashim Ibrahim Way, Wuse 2, Abuja
Topic- The Role of Lawyers in Shaping Nigeria’s Democratic Landscape: Election and Corruption
JUMA’AT PRAYER
Time- 12.30pm
Venue- Maitama Islamic Centre (Masjid Assalam), Plot 12, Nile Crescent, Near Maitama Police Division, Maitama, Abuja.
NOVELTY FOOTBALL MATCH
Time- 4 pm
Venue- King’s Turf Arena, Al Fayum Street, Zone 3, Wuse, Abuja.
COMEDY AND KARAOKE NIGHT
Time- 7pm
Venue: A-Class Events Centre, Kashim Ibrahim Way, Wuse 2, Abuja
DAY 3 (Saturday 15th July, 2023)
VARIETY NIGHT
Time- 5pm
Venue: A-Class Events Centre, Kashim Ibrahim Way, Wuse 2, Abuja
Features: Red Carpet| Dinner| Networking| Comedy| Old School Tunes| Party
Dinner fees are:
• 1 to 5 years – N5, 000
• 6 to 10 years – N7, 500
• 11 to 15 years – N10, 000
• 16 to 20 years – N12, 500
• 21 years and above – N15, 000
• SANs and Benchers – N50, 000
• Table for 10 – 1 Million Naira
Account details:
NAME: NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION ABUJA BRANCH (UNITY BAR).
BANK NAME: GUARANTY TRUST BANK Plc.
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 0113428334
DAY 4 (Sunday 16th July, 2023)
CHURCH THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Time- 7 am
Venue- St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Shehu Shagari Way, Maitama, Abuja
Please note that there will be CLE Points for the Law Week. Registration for the Law Week is free. Click on this link to register. If you are attending the DINNER, Click on Dinner in the pull down menu to choose your Year of Call and effect payment as appropriate. https://bit.ly/2023NBAAbujaBranchLawWeek
