As preparations intensify for the NBA–SLP 2026 Annual Conference, the Conference Planning Committee has begun setting the tone for what promises to be a defining moment for legal practice in Nigeria. In line with this vision, the Conference leadership recently embarked on high-level strategic and judicial engagements in Lagos State, underscoring the importance of collaboration, institutional support, and shared commitment to professional excellence.
Led by Folashade Alli, SAN, C.Arb, Chairman of the NBA Section on Legal Practice, and Kelechi Obi, SAN, Co-Chairman of the 2026 Conference Planning Committee (CPC) and other stakeholders of committee, the delegation paid courtesy visits to key justice sector leaders in Lagos, including the Honourable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lagos State, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, and the Chief Judge of Lagos State, Hon. Justice Kazeem Olanrewaju Alogba.
These engagements marked a significant milestone in the build-up to the Conference scheduled to hold from 7–10 April 2026 at the newly renovated National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos.
Discussions with the Honourable Attorney General focused on forging strategic partnerships, deepening stakeholder buy-in, and securing the institutional backing required to deliver a Conference of lasting relevance. The engagement reflected a shared understanding that the future of legal practice depends on collaboration between the Bar, the Bench, and the justice sector leadership.
The visit to the Chief Judge of Lagos State further reinforced this commitment. Addressing an audience that included Justices, Deputy Chief Registrars, and members of the legal community, the CPC Chairman formally briefed the judiciary on the Conference and sought robust judicial participation, recognising Lagos as the heartbeat of legal practice in Nigeria.
Beyond logistics and participation, the engagement with the Chief Judge provided critical thought leadership that will shape the substance of NBA SLP 2026. The Chief Judge highlighted pressing challenges confronting the profession, including Declining standards of ethics, courtroom decorum, and professional conduct;
These interventions resonate directly with the core focus of the Conference: strengthening ethics, professionalism, and standards within the Nigerian legal profession.
With Judge Olufemi Elias set to deliver the Keynote Address and sessions featuring His Excellency, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, NBA SLP 2026 is shaping up to be more than a gathering , it is a deliberate intervention aimed at resetting professional values and setting a new pace for legal practice in Nigeria.
In a powerful show of solidarity, the Chief Judge assured the SLP-CPC of his attendance at the Conference, alongside a strong delegation of Judges and Magistrates, and pledged full support towards its success. This assurance sends a clear signal: NBA SLP 2026 has the confidence of the judiciary and the momentum to drive meaningful reform.
Lagos Is Ready!
With strategic leadership, judicial backing, world-class speakers, and a venue that reflects Nigeria’s cultural and professional renaissance, Lagos is ready. Ready to host. Ready to lead. Ready to set the pace.
As the legal profession converges in April 2026, one thing is certain: NBA SLP 2026 will not only convene the Bar , it will challenge, inspire, and redefine it.
The countdown has begun. Lagos awaits!
Register using the link below! Limited seats available!! – https://portal.nbaslp.org/conference-registration
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