The countdown is on as the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikeja Branch, prepares to celebrate the 21st anniversary of Fawehinmiism with the 2025 Gani Fawehinmi Annual Lecture. Set to take place on January 15th, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, the event promises to spark insightful conversations on critical issues shaping Nigeria’s future, bringing together some of the nation’s most brilliant legal, academic, and economic minds.
Themed “Bretton Woods and the African Economies: Can Nigeria Survive Another Structural Adjustment Program?”, this year’s lecture dives into the pressing issue of economic policies and their implications for Africa, particularly Nigeria.
Key Highlights
- Chairman of the Occasion: Former Central Bank Governor and respected reformist, His Highness Muhammed Sanusi II, CON, will chair the event.
- Lead Speaker: Professor Ademola Popoola, former Dean of the Faculty of Law at Obafemi Awolowo University, will provide expert insights on the theme.
- Panelists: The session will feature distinguished speakers, including:
- Abubakar Balarabe Mahmoud, SAN (Former NBA President)
- Comr. Bala Zakka (Economist and Commentator)
- Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi (Senior Lecturer and Director, WARDC)
The event would feature a segment – “The Gani That I Know”. Speaking in this segment are; King Sunny Ade, Dr. Adekunle Ojo (SAN), Olumuyiwa Akinboro (SAN), Dr. Wahab Shittu (SAN), Omoyemi Akangbe (SAN), Oyinkansola Badejo Okusanya, Nurudeen Ogbara, Prof. Foluke Dada-Lawanson, Richard Akinnola and Ayo Olanrewaju.
Countdown to Impact
With just 4 days to go, excitement is building as this lecture promises to not only commemorate a legendary figure but also tackle the economic realities facing Nigeria today. Don’t miss this landmark event.
