All is set as one of Nigeria’s foremost legal minds, Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN, Ph.D, participates as a discussant this afternoon at the ongoing 2025 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Owerri Branch Law Week.
“Reshaping Legal Practice and Justice Delivery: Charting the Future of the Profession in Nigeria.”
Chief Obegolu, who is also the current Chairman of the NBA National Remuneration Committee and President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled to speak on the topic:
“The Role of the Judiciary in Promoting Economic Growth in Nigeria.”
His discussion will commence during the Afternoon Session by 1:00 PM, and is expected to draw wide participation from legal practitioners, members of the bench, academia, and public policy stakeholders.
The NBA Owerri Branch, under the leadership of Chief Chris Ihentuge, Esq., extended the invitation as part of its commitment to fostering deep reflection and reform-oriented dialogue on the state of the legal profession and justice delivery in Nigeria.
The topic is particularly timely as the nation continues to grapple with economic challenges, amidst calls for stronger judicial frameworks that support investor confidence, enforce contracts efficiently, and eliminate systemic delays that stifle commerce.
Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN, is well regarded for his work in legal development, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), and policy advocacy. His leadership in various legal and business platforms has made him a key voice in shaping reforms within Nigeria’s justice sector.
The Chairman of the Law Week Committee, S.C. Imo, SAN, noted that the Branch is honored to host Chief Obegolu, whose insights will add immense value to the ongoing discourse on the judiciary’s relevance in national economic transformation.
The event promises to be intellectually engaging and impactful, with members of the legal community encouraged to attend and actively participate in the discussion.
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