It gives me immense pleasure to extend my warmest congratulations to the Nigerian Bar Association, Eti-Osa Branch — The Coastline Bar — on the successful commencement of its maiden Law Week, themed “Bridging Tradition and Innovation in Law: Advancing Rights, Ethics, and Technology.”
This bold and visionary theme could not have come at a better time. As Nigeria’s legal profession navigates the rapidly changing currents of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the Coastline Bar has taken a laudable step in situating the legal conversation squarely at the intersection of tradition and innovation.
I commend the Branch leadership, planning committee, and all members of the Eti-Osa Bar for the rich lineup of activities — from civic engagement and community sensitisation to thought-provoking panel discussions and a prestigious Law Dinner. This Law Week is not just an event; it is a movement — a timely call for legal professionals to prepare for the future without losing sight of the values that ground our noble profession.
As someone deeply invested in Alternative Dispute Resolution and legal innovation, I am particularly inspired by your commitment to examining the role of AI, data privacy, access to justice, and enterprise support. This is the direction the legal profession must go — and the Eti-Osa Branch is setting the pace.
I wish you all a most impactful, insightful, and memorable Law Week. May your efforts continue to illuminate the path for other branches and for the legal profession in Nigeria as a whole.
Congratulations once again.
Signed,
Chief Emeka JP Obegolu, SAN, PhD, FICMC, FCIArb (UK)
Senior & Founding Partner, Greenfield Chambers
President, Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC)
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