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NATIONAL ANTHEM Nigeria, we hail thee, Our own dear native land, Though tribe and tongue may differ, In brotherhood, we stand, Nigerians all, and proud to serve Our sovereign Motherland. Our flag shall be a symbol, That truth and justice reign, In peace or battle honour’d, And this we count as gain, To hand on to our children, A banner without stain. O God of all creation, Grant this our one request, Help us to build a nation, Where no man is oppressed, And so with peace and plenty, Nigeria may be blessed. NATIONAL PLEDGE I pledge to Nigeria my country. To be faithful, loyal and honest. To serve Nigeria with all my strength. To defend her unity, and uphold her honour and glory. So help me God. 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th
C O N T E N T PROFILES SPONSORS 4 18 26 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE 18th Annual International Business Law Conference 2024
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EZENWO NYESOMWIKE 05 HONOURABLE MINISTER FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY CON 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th
OSE OKPEKU 06 CHAIR CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th
DR ADEOYE ADEFULU 07 CHAIRMAN NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION - SECTION ON BUSINESS LAW 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th
YAKUBUCHONOKOMAIKYAU 08 PRESIDENT NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION SAN, FCIArb, OON 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th
HON.JUSTICEOLUKAYODEARIWOOLA 09 CHIEF JUSTICE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA GCON 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th
H.R.H.DR.SANUSILAMIDOSANUSI, 10 FORMER GOVERNOR, CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA KEYNOTE SPEAKER CON 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th
DR OLUWATAYO ADULOJU 11 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, THE NIGERIAN ECONOMIC SUMMIT GROUP GUEST SPEAKER 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th
12 Baba Alokolaro Ayoyinka Olajide-Awosedo Jude Ezegwui Olayinka Abiodun Esan Secretary Treasurer Zonal Officer-East Zonal Officer-West Stella Duru Funmi Otsemobor Member Member Sola Dosunmu Osahon Uhuangho Member Member Adeleke Alex-Adedipe Ayuli Jemide Asst. Secretary Immediate Past Chairman Efeomo Olotu Member Rotimi Ogunyemi Member Oyeyemi Aderibigbe Dr Adeoye Adefulu Aisha Rimi Financial Secretary Chairman Member Perenami Momodu Member Christine Sijuwade Member Fatima Kere Ahmed Ozofu Olatunde Ogiemudia Chinasa Unaegbunam Zonal Officer-North Vice-Chair Member Kehinde Daodu Member COUNCIL MEMBERS 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th
13 OSE OKPEKU ISAIAH BOZIMO, SAN FRANCES SHINE ENEH CHAIR VICE-CHAIR SECRETARY CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE MEMBERS CHINEMEREM EZENWA ASSISTANT SECRETARY 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th
SECRETARY SPONSORS’ BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION 14 SOLAPE PETERS YESIDE ASOLO ADERONKE ALEX-ADEDIPE DAYO ADU CHAIR PROGRAM & CONTENT CO-CHAIR PROGRAM & CONTENT VICE-CHAIR FUNDRAISING CHAIR MEDIA & PUBLICITY TEMIOLUWA OLOWU MOSES FAYA CO-CHAIR SPONSORS’BENEFITSADMINISTRATION CHAIR TECHNOLOGY KEHINDE DANIEL ISAIAH BOZIMO, SAN CHAIR LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE VICE-CHAIR LOCALORGANISINGCOMMITTEE OMORUYI EDOIGIAWERIE ONYINYE UKAEGBU VICE-CHAIR PROGRAM & CONTENT VICE-CHAIR MEDIA & PUBLICITY SEUN TIMI-KOLEOLU CO-CHAIR TECHNOLOGY DR. FATIMA KERE AHMED DR. FATIMA KERE AHMED PERENAMI MOMODU CHAIR FUNDRAISING CHAIR VENUE & ACCOMMODATION OGO OKAFOR CHAIR EXHIBITIONS OLUDARE SENBORE CHRISTINE SIJUWADE CO-CHAIR FUNDRAISING CHAIR SPONSORS’BENEFITSADMINISTRATION CONFERENCEPLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS JOHNSON AMAECHI CHAIR LOGISTICS & ENTERTAINMENT VICE-CHAIR LOGISTICS & ENTERTAINMENT REX AZUBUIKE VICE-CHAIR TECHNOLOGY MARX IKONGBEH CHAIR REGULATORY CLINIC MICHAEL NWANNEKA ROSEMOND PHIL-OTHIHIWA SECRETARY FUNDRAISING SECRETARY MEDIA & PUBLICITY CHINONYEREM ECHIBUOGU RITA NWOKOCHA SECRETARY LOGISTICS & ENTERTAINMENT UGONNA OGBUAGU SECRETARY PROGRAM AND CONTENT 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th
MEMBER EXHIBITIONS ADEOLA FAYOSE IBUKUNOLUWA ONAEKO MEMBER REGULATORY CLINIC 15 JOSHUA KAYODE-NISSI AFOLASADE BANJO OZIOMA AGU AMAKA UKUTA MEMBER PROGRAM & CONTENT MEMBER PROGRAM & CONTENT MEMBER PROGRAM & CONTENT MEMBER PROGRAM & CONTENT DEJI OYEBODE' NOSA AGUEBOR MEMBER FUNDRAISING MEMBER FUNDRAISING MEMBER FUNDRAISING MEMBER FUNDRAISING MEMBER FUNDRAISING DAMILARE OJO NNEOMA NWAJIUBA EBI PAX HARRY MEMBER LOGISTICS & ENTERTAINMENT MEMBER VENUE & ACCOMMODATION MEMBER LOGISTICS & ENTERTAINMENT OLUREMI DAWODU ANTHONIA OCHEI MEMBER PROGRAM & CONTENT MEMBER PROGRAM & CONTENT WADA AHMED WADA DAMARIS NNAJIOFOR ADEKUNLE OLAOFE MEMBER REGULATORY CLINIC MEMBER LOGISTICS & ENTERTAINMENT MELODY IBEGBULAM OLUWATOBILOBA AKINYEDE MEMBER PROGRAM & CONTENT MEMBER PROGRAM & CONTENT AL-BASHIR LIKKO OLUJIMI OLUJIDE-POKO MEMBER LOGISTICS & ENTERTAINMENT MEMBER LOGISTICS & ENTERTAINMENT TIOLUWALOPE IFEKOYA SOLA DOSUNMU MEMBER PROGRAM & CONTENT MEMBER FUNDRAISING CHIKA OKE TEMITOPE AROWOSEGBE CONFERENCEPLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th IJEOMA DOROTHY ABALOGU MEMBER FUNDRAISING
GRACE IGYO MEMBER LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE 16 THANKGOD ENAHORO ENDURANCE UHUMUAVBI OZIOMA AYAM-OSUIGWE MEMBER LOGISTICS & ENTERTAINMENT TONSHISHAK DANJUMA MEMBER LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE ONYEKA OBIAJULU MEMBER LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE MEMBER LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE MEMBER LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE SBL ADMINISTRATOR DAMILOLA VICTORIA ALABI CONFERENCEPLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th AYOMIKUN LAWAL SBL ACCOUNT OFFICER
17 NBA-SBL CONFERENCE VOLUNTEERS 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th 1.Rebecca Sojinu 2.Sopuruchi Rufus 3.Habeeb Eyinade 4.Chijioke Ochogwu 5.Ndentuokid Essang 6.Vershima Adaguusu 7.Salma Umar 8.Amina Bukar Zarma 9.Fauziya Nasiru 10.Lydia Oluwakemi Oyewo 11.Sandra Victor 12.Sule Muhktar 13.Jimoh Maryam Ololade 14.Monyei Chukwueloka Daniel Stren & Blan Stren & Blan Edoigiawerie & Company LP AELEX AELEX DLA Piper Africa, Nigeria DLA Piper Africa, Nigeria SBL Club SBL Club OEB Offiong SAN & Co Kere, Dikko & Kuta Associates SBL Club SBL Club SBL Club
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26 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th Day Zero - Wednesday, 26th June, 2024 5.00pm – 5.45pm 5.45pm – 6.00pm 6.00pm - 6.30pm 6.35pm – 6.40pm 6.30pm – 6.35pm 6.40pm – 6.50pm 6.50pm -7.00pm 7.00pm – 7.15pm 7.15pm – 7.25pm 7.30pm – 7.50pm 8.00pm - 9.45pm 9.45pm – 10.00pm 10.00pm – Late Red Carpet National Anthem sung by Chinonyerem Echibuogu Art Exhibition - Formal Opening/Launch Art Exhibition Opening by Mr. Gbenga Oyebode Remarks by the Windsor Gallery Comperes welcome attendees and set the tone for the dinner Ms Nkem Agboti Mr. Kalu Abosi NBA - SBL Chairman’s Opening Remarks Dr. Adeoye Adefulu Performance by the Live Band Goodwill message Conference Dinner Speech by Mr. Ademola Akinrele, SAN Dinner and Networking NBA President’s Remarks Y.C. Maikyau, SAN Vote of Thanks Ms Ozofu Ogiemudia After Party CONFERENCE ART EXHIBITION AND OPENING DINNER Interlude
27 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th Registration Welcome Address by CPC Chair Mr. Ose Okpeku Keynote Address by H.R.H Dr. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, OON Represented by Alhaji Suleiman Barau, OON Guest Speech by Dr. Oluwatayo Aduloju, CEO, NESG Interlude PLENARY ONE – Capital Markets PLENARY TWO – Agriculture Cultivating Prosperity: Is Agriculture our Lifeline? Speakers: PLENARY THREE – Technology & Innovation Tech & Innovation: Twin Tools for Surviving and Thriving . Speakers: Lunch PLENARY FOUR – Legal Practice Management 8.00am-9.00am 9.00am-9.10am 9.10am-9.25am 9.25am – 9.40am 9.40am – 9.50am 9.50am – 11.20am 11.20am- 11.35am 11.35am-1.05pm 1.05pm -2.35pm 2.35pm-3.35pm 3.35pm-5.05pm 1. Ms Olubukola Olabiyi (Moderator) 2. Ms Ummahani Amin 3. Ms Mabel Okereke 4. Ms Abiola Adekoya 5. Ms Frana Chukwuogor 6. Dr. Irene Robinson-Ayanwale 1. Mr. Fidelis Adewole (Moderator) 2. Senator Saliu Mustapha 3. Mr. Bello Sani 4. Mr. Aminu Nyako 5. Ms Affiong Williams 1. Mr. Basil Udotai (Moderator) 2. Ms Sumbo Akintola 3. Mr. Kazeem Oladepo 4. Mr. Múyìwá Mátùlúkò 5. Mr. Adeleke Alex-Adedipe 1. Ms Rebecca Ebokpo (Moderator) 2. Ambassador Yonov Fred Agah, Ph.D 3. Mr. George Etomi 4. Ms Taiwo Afonja 5. Mr. Defolu Olufon Day One - Thursday, 27th June, 2024 Prospects and Challenges for Legal Practice in Nigeria. Speakers: Recognition of Sponsors Closing Remarks by Evening Entertainment Lawyers’ Got Talent 2.0 5.05pm-5.15pm 5.15pm -5.20pm 6.00pm-9.00pm Reviving the Nigerian Economy: The Capital Markets to the Rescue? Speakers: Morning Stretch NBA-SBL Council and CPC to visit the Exhibition Booths Dr. Fatima Kere Ahmed
28 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th Networking Breakout Session 1 Breakout Session 2 Interlude 8.00am - 9.00am 9.00am - 10.0am 10.00am - 10.15am 10.15am – 11.15am Tackling the Power Deficit: Is Renewable Energy the Solution? Speakers: Infrastructure Development and Economic Sustainability: A Case for Special Economic Zones. Speakers: Breakout Session 3 Breakout Session 4 11.15am - 11.30am 11.30am - 12.30pm NBA-SBL Council and CPC visit to the Regulatory Clinic INTERLUDE 12.30pm – 1.30pm Lunch Cybersecurity & Data Privacy in the age of AI: Legal Considerations Speakers: 1. Mr. Olatunji Muritala (Moderator) 2. Mr. Olumide Babalola 3. Ms Rachel Magege 4. Mr. Noble Obasi 5. Ms Ngozi Aderibigbe 6. Mr. Victor Famubode 1. Mr. Dapo Oduwole (Moderator) 2. Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi 3. Ms Bolatito Ajibode 4. Mallam Mu’azu Musa Sahabi 5. Mr. Abiola Osho 6. Mr. Yomi Ademola 1. Ms Dolapo Kukoyi (Moderator) 2. Mr. Dafe Akpeneye 3. Mr. Seyi Bioku 4. Ms Ozim Ifeoma Ibeziako 5. Ms Ozioma Agu 6. Mr. Abba Aliyu Balancing Act: Responsible Gambling Regulation in a Thriving Sports Betting Industry Speakers: 1. Mr. Ayokunle Adetula (Moderator) 2. Mr. Lanre Gbajabiamila 3. Mr. Chizenum Nsitem 4. Mr. Layi Onafowokan 5. Ms Beverly Agbakoba-Onyejianya Breakout Session 5 Breakout Session 6 Unlocking the Potential of Real Estate Investment Trusts in Nigeria. Speakers: 1. Mr. Ismaila Usman (Moderator) 2. Arc. Ezekiel Nya-Etok 3. Hajiya Saadiya Aliyu Aminu 4. Mr. Gbenga Ismail 5. Hajiya Sa’adatu Aliyu The Untapped Potential of the Blue Economy Speakers: 1. Ms Kashimana Tsumba (Moderator) 2. Ms Boma Alabi, OON, SAN 3. Mr. Jibril Abba 4. Ms Joy Asanga-Dimka 5. Dr. Emeka Akabogu 6. Mr. Olanrewaju Badmus Day Two - Friday, 28th June, 2024 Ms Adamma Isamade (Session Framing by NDPC)
29 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th 1.30pm – 2.05pm Speakers: Interlude Presentation by the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit led by Mr Kingsley Amaku 5.30pm - 5.40pm 5.40pm -6.10pm 6.10pm – 6.15pm 6.15pm – 6.30pm 7.00pm - late 1. Ms Ozofu Ogiemudia (Moderator) 2. Mr. George Etomi 3. Dr. Adeoye Adefulu Speakers: Mr. Omoruyi Edoigiawerie (Session Framing) 1. Ms Sylvia Nzekwu (Moderator) 2. Ms Maimuna Ummi 3. Ms Ayodele Adeyemi-Faboya 4. Ms Tosin Ajose 5. Ms Oyiza Salu 6. Mr. Jamiu Akolade 7. Dr. Maymunah Kadiri Day Two - Friday, 28th June, 2024 PLENARY SIX – Mental Health Moment of Truth: Are we Burning Out? Interlude Exhibition showcase 20th Anniversary Celebration Conference Closing Recognition Closing Party Awards: Debates Debate One: Rules of Professional Conduct- new school vs old school views (discussing advertising and other provisions in RPC) Debate Two: What is the peak of the legal Profession? Silk or Corporate Suits? PLENARY FIVE – Moment of Reflection. NBA-SBL: Reflecting on our past and shaping our future. 2.05pm – 2.15pm 2.15pm - 3.45pm 3.45pm – 4.00pm 4.00pm – 5.30pm Tare Yeri Award Oludamola Awobokun Award Closing Remarks by Comperes Ms Nkem Agboti Mr. Kalu Abosi
Day Zero Wednesday, 26th June, 2024
Art Exhibition Opening by Mr. Gbenga Oyebode Remarks by the Windsor Gallery Interlude Red Carpet National Anthem sung by Chinonyerem Echibuogu Comperes welcome attendees and set the tone for the dinner Ms Nkem Agboti Mr. Kalu Abosi NBA - SBL Chairman's Opening Remarks By Dr. Adeoye Adefulu NBA President's Remarks - Y.C. Maikyau, SAN Performance by the Live Band Goodwill message Conference Dinner Speech by Mr. Ademola Akinrele, SAN Dinner and Networking Vote of Thanks - Ms Ozofu Ogiemudia After Party DayZero Wednesday, 26th June, 2024 ORDER OF PROGRAM 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th
MR. ADEMOLA AKINRELE, SAN 32 PARTNER F.O AKINRELE & CO GUEST SPEAKER 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th
CONFERENCE COMPERES Ms Nkem Agboti Mr. Kalu Abosi 33 Day One Thursday 27th June, 2024 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th
PLENARY ONE – CAPITAL MARKETS REVIVING THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY: THE CAPITAL MARKETS TO THE RESCUE? Ms Frana Chukwuogor P A N E L I S T S Ms Olubukola Olabiyi M O D E R A T O R Partner, Odujinrin & Adefulu ExecutiveCommissioner, LegalandEnforcement, SecuritiesandExchangeCommission Capital MarketsExpert Partner, Genea FamilyOffice Ms Mabel Okereke Partner, Babalakin & Co DAY ONE - THURSDAY, 27TH JUNE, 2024 | 9.50am - 11.20am SPONSOR Coordinator: Solape Peters 34 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th Dr. Irene RobinsonAyanwale Ms Ummahani Amin Managing Partner, Metropolitan Law Firm Ms Abiola Adekoya
PLENARY TWO - AGRICULTURE CULTIVATING PROSPERITY: IS AGRICULTURE OUR LIFELINE? Ms Affiong Williams Mr. Bello Sani CEO, Reel Fruits Environment & Climate Change Specialist, Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones Program. P A N E L I S T S Mr. Fidelis Adewole MODERATOR Partner, G. Elias Mr Aminu Nyako CEO/MD Sebore Group DAY ONE - THURSDAY, 27TH JUNE, 2024 | 11.35am - 1.05pm SPONSORS Coordinator: Yeside Asolo 35 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th Senator Saliu Mustapha Chairman, SenateCommittee onAgriculture
TECH & INNOVATION: TWIN TOOLS FOR SURVIVING AND THRIVING Ms Sumbo Akintola Partner, Aluko & Oyebode PLENARY THREE - TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION P A N E L I S T S Mr. Kazeem Oladepo Vice President IHS Towers Mr. Basil Udotai MODERATOR FoundingPartner&TechPolicyLead Johnson&WilnerLP Mr. Múyìwá Mátùlúkò Co-founder,ChiefServant&LeadDeveloper TechpointAfrica DAY ONE - THURSDAY, 27TH JUNE, 2024 | 1.05pm -2.35pm SPONSOR Coordinator: Omoruyi Edoigiawerie 36 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th Mr.AdelekeAlex-Adedipe Partner Duale,Ovia&Alex-Adedipe
PLENARY FOUR - LEGAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES FOR LEGAL PRACTICE IN NIGERIA Mr. Defolu Olufon Mr. George Etomi GeneralCounsel FirstE&PDevelopmentCompanyLtd Principal Partner, George Etomi & Partners P A N E L I S T S Ms Rebecca Ebokpo MODERATOR Senior Associate AELEX Ms Taiwo Afonja ManagingPartner DentonsACAS-Law DAY ONE - THURSDAY, 27TH JUNE, 2024 | 3.35pm - 5.05pm SPONSOR Coordinator: Ugonna Ogbuagu 37 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th AmbassadorYonovFredAgah,Ph.D DirectorGeneral NigeriaOfficeforTradeNegotiation/ ChiefTradeNegotiator
LAWYERS GOT TALENT 2.0 JUDGES DAY ONE - THURSDAY, 27TH JUNE, 2024 | 6.00pm - 9.00pm SPONSORS 38 S O C I A L E V E N T 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th Alex Muoka Ms Comfort Booth Ubi Franklin
39 Day Two Friday, 28th June, 2024 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th
TACKLING THE POWER DEFICIT: IS RENEWABLE ENERGY THE SOLUTION? DAY TWO - FRIDAY, 28TH JUNE, 2024 | 9.00am - 10.00am BREAKOUT SESSION 1 Mr. Abba Aliyu MD/CEO RuralElectrificationAgency ofNigeria P A N E L I S T S Mr. Dafe Akpeneye Ms Ozim Ifeoma Ibeziako Commissioner(Legal,Licensing&Compliance) NigerianElectricityRegulatoryCommission (NERC) ExecutiveGeneralCounselAfrica GEVernova Ms Dolapo Kukoyi M O D E R A T O R Managing Partner Details Commercial Solicitors Ms Ozioma Agu Partner Stren&BlanPartners SPONSORS Coordinators: Melody Ibegbulam Oluremi Dawodu 40 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th Mr. Seyi Bioku Legal Manager (Lagos) Sahara Energy
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY: A CASE FOR SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES BREAKOUT SESSION 2 DAY TWO - FRIDAY, 28TH JUNE, 2024 | 9.00am - 10.00am SPONSORS Coordinator: Joshua Kayode-Nissi 41 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th M O D E R A T O R MD/CEO,NigeriaExportProcessing ZonesAuthority Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi Mr. Dapo Oduwole DG, Ogun State PPP Agency Ms Bolatito Ajibode DeputyManagingDirector LekkiFreeZoneDevelopmentCompanyFZC Mr. Mu’azu Musa Sahabi HeadofZone KanoFreeTrade Zone Mr. Abiola Osho AssociateVP,Investments AfricaFinanceCorporation Mr. Yomi Ademola MD AlaroCityDevelopmentFZC P A N E L I S T S
CYBERSECURITY & DATA PRIVACY IN THE AGE OF AI: LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS BREAKOUT SESSION 3 DAY TWO - FRIDAY 28TH JUNE, 2024 | 10.15am - 11.15am SPONSORS Coordinator: Afolasade Banjo 42 Mr. Victor Famubode Member,UNDPExpertGrouponArtificial IntelligenceforDevelopment P A N E L I S T S Ms Ngozi Aderibigbe Partner Jackson-Etti&Edu Mr. Olumide Babalola Acting Head Legal, Enforcement, and Regulations Department NDPC Managing Partner Olumide Babalola LP Ms Rachael Magege ProgramCoordinator Pollicy Mr. Noble Obasi Managing Associate Stren & Blan Partners 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th MODERATOR Mr. Olatunji Muritala Partner The Law Crest LLP Ms Adamma Isamade
BALANCING ACT: RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING REGULATION IN A THRIVING SPORTS BETTING INDUSTRY BREAKOUT SESSION 4 P A N E L I S T S Mr. Lanre Gbajabiamila DG/CEO NationalLotteryRegulatoryCommission ChiefLegalOfficer, FederalCompetition&Consumer ProtectionCommission Mr. Chizenum Nsitem MsBeverlyAgbakoba-Onyejianya Partner/HeadofSports,Entertainment& Technology(SET) Group, OlisaAgbakobaLegal Mr. Layi Onafowokan MD NationalLotteryNigeria DAY TWO - FRIDAY, 28TH JUNE, 2024 | 10.15am - 11.15am SPONSORS Coordinator: Tioluwa Ifekoya 43 MODERATOR Mr. Ayokunle Adetula Partner Aluko&Oyebode 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th
UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS IN NIGERIA. BREAKOUT SESSION 5 P A N E L I S T S MODERATOR Arc. Ezekiel Nya-Etok ExecutiveDirector(EstateHouses) FederalHousingAuthority Mr. Ismaila Usman LegalDirector DLAPiperAfrica (Nigeria) Mr. Gbenga Ismail Hajiya Sa’adatu Aliyu PrincipalPartner Ismail&Partners ManagingDirector TheHomesGroupLimited DAY TWO - FRIDAY, 28TH JUNE, 2024 | 11.30am - 12.30pm SPONSORS Coordinator: Amaka Ukuta 44 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th Hajiya Saadiya Aliyu Aminu MD/CEO Urban Shelter Limited
THE UNTAPPED POTENTIAL OF THE BLUE ECONOMY BREAKOUT SESSION 6 Dr Emeka Akabogu Senior Partner Akabogu & Associates P A N E L I S T S Ms Joy Asanga-Dimka Senior Legal Officer Nigerian Shippers' Council Ms Kashimana Tsumba M O D E R A T O R Chairperson Maritime Committee,NBA-SBL Mr Olanrewaju Badmus RegionalDirector WorldAquacultureSociety, Africanchapter,WestAfricanregion DAY TWO - FRIDAY, 28TH JUNE, 2024 | 11.30am - 12.30pm SPONSORS Coordinator: Afolasade Banjo 45 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th Ms Boma Alabi, OON, SAN FoundingPartner PrimeraAfricaLegal Jibril Abba ED,MaritimeLabour&CabotageServices NigerianMaritimeAdministration andSafetyAgency
NBA-SBL: REFLECTING ON OUR PAST AND SHAPING OUR FUTURE. PLENARYFIVE–MOMENTOFREFLECTION Dr. Adeoye Adefulu Partner Odujinrin&Adefulu P A N E L I S T S Ms Ozofu Ogiemudia M O D E R A T O R Partner UdoUdoma&Belo-Osagie Mr.George Etomi PrincipalPartner, GeorgeEtomi&Partners SPONSOR Coordinator: Oluremi Dawodu 46 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th DAY TWO - FRIDAY, 28TH JUNE, 2024 | 1.30pm - 2.05pm
MOMENT OF TRUTH: ARE WE BURNING OUT? PLENARY SIX – MENTAL HEALTH Ms Oyiza Salu MrOmoruyiEdoigiawerie ChiefTalent&CultureOfficer PolarisBankLimited Partner Edoigiawerie & Company LP P A N E L I S T S Ms Maimuna Ummi MsAyodeleAdeyemi-Faboya MrJamiuAkolade Dr. Maymunah Kadiri Coach/LifeDevelopmentSpecialist AfricaHealthBudgetNetwork Partner Banwo&Ighodalo Co-ordinator Employment and Labour Lawyers Association ofNigeria MedicalDirector PinnacleMedicalServices Ms Sylvia Nzekwu Principal Consultant Shan Consuting Limited Ms Tosin Ajose Partner DealHQPartners DAY TWO - FRIDAY, 28TH JUNE, 2024 | 2.15pm - 3.45pm SPONSOR Coordinators: Ozioma Agu Omoruyi Edoigiawerie 47 MODERATOR 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th
DEBATE TWO: WHAT IS THE PEAK OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION? SILK OR CORPORATE SUITS? TEAM A (IN SUPPORT) TEAM B (IN OPPOSITION) DEBATES ToluwalasheOsho MichaelChukwu Fortress Solicitors ALP NG & Co Abdu-Salaam Abbas & Co Tomiwa Ajiboye Sharon Omoregie Ebikeniye Best Miracle Egbufor Faruq Abbas Inimfon Ekpenyong Emmanuel Ikwuakolam Ukiri&Lijadu SimmonsCooperPartners PavestonesLegal TransadvisoryLegal AdvocaatLawPractice FoundationChambers DAY TWO - FRIDAY, 28TH JUNE, 2024 | 4.00pm - 5.30pm DEBATE ONE: RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT- NEW SCHOOL VS OLD SCHOOL VIEWS (DISCUSSING ADVERTISING AND OTHER PROVISIONS IN RPC) TEAM A (IN SUPPORT) TEAM B (IN OPPOSITION) SPONSORS Debate 1 Debate 2 MODERATOR 48 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th
FOR SELFLESS SERVICE TO I N L O V I N G M E M O R Y 1 9 7 4 - 2 0 1 7 TARE YERI AWARD A W A R D P R E S E N T A T I O N DAY TWO - FRIDAY, 28TH JUNE, 2024 | 5.30pm - 5.40pm SPONSORS 49 Tare Yeri was a vibrant and selfless young woman whose life was devoted to God and to others. She was a long-standing and committed member of the NBA-SBL who served in various capacities, under every Council of the Section since its inception, and contributed immensely to its growth and development. Following her untimely demise on Saturday, 22nd April 2017, the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL) instituted an annual award in her honor. Tare played very critical roles in the planning of all ten editions of the NBA-SBL Annual Business Law Conference. Prior to her demise, she was deeply involved in the planning of the to the NBA-SBL undoubtedly contributed to the success story of the NBA-SBL. MEMBER, 2017 CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE AND CHAIR, VENUE AND ACCOMMODATION SUB-COMMITTEE TARE YERI 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th
A W A R D P R E S E N T A T I O N DAY TWO - FRIDAY, 28TH JUNE, 2024 | 5.30pm - 5.40pm SPONSOR 50 18 Annual International Business Law Conference 2024 th OLUDAMOLA AWOBOKUN AWARD Oludamola Awobokun was a treasured member of the NBA-SBL family. She was a long-standing and committed member, serving in various capacities and contributing immensely to the organisation's growth and development. Damola played critical roles in the planning of numerous key events and initiatives. At the time of her passing on Friday, 9 June 2023, she was the Vice Chair of the Program and Content Subcommittee of the 2023 Conference Planning Committee. She was deeply involved in planning and executing the 2023 Annual Conference as with previous conferences. She was also a much-loved member of the Odujinrin & Adefulu family and a Senior Associate in the Firm’s Energy practice. Damola was delightful to work with, extremely dedicated to every task she was assigned, and absolutely a shining star. Her dedication and passion were exemplary and inspired everyone around her. She is sorely missed. To honour Damola’s legacy, Odujinrin & Adefulu has instituted the Oludamola Awobokun annual award to reward a young member who has contributed consistently to the promotion of the SBL. 1 9 8 9 – 2 0 2 3 MEMBER, 2023 CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE AND VICE-CHAIR, PROGRAM & CONTENT SUB-COMMITTEE OLUDAMOLAAWOBOKUN