NBA President-Elect Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, Opens 2024 Annual General Conference With A Call To Rebuild Nigeria
The 2024 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has officially commenced, with NBA President-elect Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN, extending a warm welcome to attendees. The conference, held under the theme “Pressing Forward: A National Posture for Rebuilding Nigeria,” underscores the legal profession’s vital role in the nation’s future.
In his remarks, Osigwe emphasised the significance of the conference theme, describing it as both a call to action and a reflection of the legal community’s collective responsibility to contribute to Nigeria’s rebuilding efforts. He acknowledged the considerable challenges facing the nation but also highlighted the opportunities for legal professionals to effect meaningful change.
“The theme of this year’s conference is not just a call to action but a reflection of our collective responsibility to contribute to the rebuilding and rejuvenation of our country,” Osigwe stated. He called on his colleagues to seize the opportunity to shape a unified, strong, and proactive Bar that is equipped to address both current and future challenges.
Over the next few days, conference participants will engage in discussions, share ideas, and collaborate on strategies aimed at advancing the legal profession and, by extension, the nation. Osigwe expressed his hopes for a conference filled with rich insights and collaborative initiatives that will have a lasting impact on the legal community and Nigeria as a whole.
As the legal professionals gather to “Press Forward,” Osigwe concluded by expressing his optimism for a brighter, more just, and prosperous Nigeria, with the NBA playing a pivotal role in laying the foundation for this future.
