The 2025 Bar Week of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ijebu Ode Branch, opened on a deeply inspiring note with a distinguished goodwill message from Prof. Foluke Dada-Lawanson, a revered scholar and past 2nd Vice President of the NBA, saluting the branch’s leadership and vision.
Prof. Dada-Lawanson commended the Branch Chairman, Dr. Fassy Yusuf, for steering a law week centered on the profound and timely theme, “Law and Governance: The Nexus.”
“The law is not just a system of rules—it is the soul of governance, the shield of justice, and the voice of the people,” she affirmed.
“Our profession stands at the intersection of principle and policy, justice and leadership. This theme is not just a topic; it is a call to intentional engagement.”
She praised the Ijebu Ode Bar for its foresight and commitment to meaningful discourse, saying:
“Your unwavering dedication to thought leadership and continuous professional growth reflects the finest spirit of the Nigerian Bar.
A branch that invests in such depth is a branch destined to influence both its members and the broader society.”
Encouraging all participants, Prof. Dada-Lawanson expressed confidence in the impact of the event:
“May this Bar Week ignite new visions, strengthen old convictions, and deepen our shared pursuit of justice and democratic integrity.”
She concluded with heartfelt wishes for a successful week of enlightenment and engagement.
Signed:
Prof. Foluke Dada-Lawanson
Chair, Lawyers in Academia
2nd Vice President, NBA (2018–2020)
