NBA-SBL Eastern Zone Conference To Feature Distinguished Speakers
The upcoming Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL) Eastern Zonal Conference, scheduled to take place in Enugu, Enugu State, on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, promises to be an insightful gathering with a lineup of distinguished speakers. Themed “Unlocking Prosperity: Exploring the Legal and Entrepreneurial Business Opportunities in the Eastern Zone of Nigeria,” the one-day conference aims to delve into crucial legal and entrepreneurial issues.
Heading the list of notable speakers is Tamunonemi Tekenah, an accomplished corporate commercial lawyer based in Lithuania, and George Nwangwu, a Professor of Law at Nile University, Abuja, renowned for his expertise in the power sector and project finance. Other esteemed speakers include Ikechukwu Ogu, Head of the Enugu Zonal Office of Investment and Securities Tribunal; Ini Irene Pepple, Head of Practice at Peacemakers Legal Consultancy; Sonia Ebiki, Head of Legal at MG Vowgas Group; and Olusegun Ilori, Director of Legal and Corporate Services.
Joining them are Smart Okpara, Associate at ALN Nigeria/Aluko & Oyebode; Rita Chindah from Rivers State University; Dr. Jude Odinkonigbo from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu Campus; Hon. Chukwuemeka Eze, Chairman of the Tax Appeal Tribunal, Enugu Zone; Desmond Ogba, Partner at Templars; Emeka Ojoko, Founding Partner of Ojoko & Ojoko and Executive Coordinator of NEPA Wahala Ng; Chukwuka Ikwuazom (SAN); Tobenna Erojikwe; Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN); and Joyce Oduah, among others.
Nnaemeka Egonu, Partner at Egonu Chambers and Chairman of the Conference Planning Committee, revealed that more speakers and distinguished guests would be announced soon. Additionally, a pre-conference cocktail is scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 5 pm, with a closing dinner to follow on the conference day at 5 pm. Registration for the conference is ongoing, and for sponsorship and further inquiries, interested parties can contact the planning committee via email at info@nbasbl.org or reach out to Dr. Jude Ezegwui, Ehi Barnabas Henry, or Tony Atambi using the provided contact details.
