9,110 Lawyers Register For 2024 NBA Annual General Conference
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has announced that 9,110 lawyers have registered to attend the 2024 NBA Annual General Conference (AGC) in Lagos. This information was disclosed in a statement signed by Mr. Charles Ajiboye, the NBA National Assistant Publicity Secretary, and made available to the press last Wednesday in Lagos.
According to Ajiboye, the number of registered delegates increased to 9,110 as of July 1, with 3,074 lawyers registering in June. Some attributed this surge to the harsh economic realities in the country.
Ajiboye expressed his delight at the increased number of delegates, describing it as a positive sign for the AGC.
“We are thrilled to share the latest updates on the 2024 AGC of the NBA, happening at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, from August 23 to 28, 2024. As of July 1, we had an impressive 9,110 members registered for the Conference. Young lawyers between one and seven years post-call have shown remarkable interest, with 2,306 registered.”
“Lawyers from the 2012 Year of Call are leading with 639 registered delegates, and Senior Advocates of Nigeria have shown strong involvement with 188 registered members of the Inner Bar,” he said.
Ajiboye noted that the Bar had recorded a single-day registration of 1,354 members, with branch registration contributing significantly to the numbers. The Abuja Branch has 1,669 delegates, followed by the Lagos Branch with 1,628 delegates, and notable registrations from Port Harcourt with 542, Ikeja 453, and Ibadan 255.
“This overwhelming response is a testament to our collective dedication to professional development and networking within the legal community,” he added.
The theme for the 2024 conference is “Pressing Forward; A National Posture for Rebuilding Nigeria.” Scheduled to run from August 23 to 28, the conference will feature Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, as the Keynote Speaker.
