Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to Deliver Keynote Address at NBA Yenagoa 2025 Law Week Plenary

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yenagoa Branch, has announced that its 2025 Law Week Plenary Session will take place on Friday, May 16, 2025. The event is scheduled to be held at the NCDMB Conference Hall, located at Ox-bow Lake, Swali, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

According to an official invitation extended to the public, the session will feature former Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, GCON, SAN, as the keynote speaker. Osinbajo will deliver an address on the theme, “Law, Leadership and Transformational Development.”

Somina Johnbull, Chairman of the NBA Yenagoa Branch, signed the invitation and expressed anticipation for a large turnout at the plenary session. He emphasized the significance of the event, noting that it will provide an opportunity for legal professionals, government officials, scholars, and members of the public to engage with critical issues surrounding law and national development.

The 2025 Law Week is expected to attract prominent figures from the legal community and beyond. The plenary session, which serves as a highlight of the Law Week activities, aims to stimulate discussions on how leadership and legal frameworks can drive sustainable development in Nigeria.

Johnbull, in the invitation, stressed the honor of hosting Professor Osinbajo, who brings a wealth of experience both from his time as Nigeria’s Vice President and as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). Osinbajo, a noted academic and public servant, is widely respected for his contributions to law, governance, and public policy reform in the country.

Members of the public, legal practitioners, and stakeholders in the development sector are encouraged to attend the session. The event is positioned not only as an intellectual engagement but also as an opportunity to network and collaborate on ideas that can further national growth through effective legal and political leadership.

The NBA Yenagoa Branch has expressed its commitment to ensuring a successful and impactful Law Week celebration. Organizers have been working to ensure that the session and accompanying events offer meaningful dialogue on the role of the legal profession in shaping societal transformation.

The choice of theme reflects current conversations within Nigeria’s professional and political communities regarding the need for innovative leadership and robust legal systems to meet the country’s developmental challenges. It also aligns with the NBA’s ongoing initiatives aimed at promoting rule of law, good governance, and leadership accountability.

Attendance at the plenary session is open to all interested members of the public. Registration details and other event-related information are expected to be communicated by the NBA Yenagoa Branch in the days leading up to the event.

Chairman Johnbull concluded the invitation with a call for active participation, noting that the plenary session promises to be an enlightening experience for all attendees. He reiterated the importance of collective dialogue in achieving transformational development in Nigeria, particularly through strengthening leadership and legal institutions.

Preparations for the 2025 Law Week have been underway for several months, with expectations that this year’s events will further solidify the NBA Yenagoa Branch’s position as a leading voice in the advancement of legal discourse and national development.