A prestigious gathering of Nigeria’s most distinguished jurists, legal academics, and public service leaders is set to take place in Abuja to debate the future of the country’s legal profession.
The event, titled The Legacy Dialogue 2.0, aims to transition mentorship from an informal tradition into a structured, enduring pillar of the Nigerian legal ecosystem. It is scheduled for Friday, October 24, 2025, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre.
The conversation will be led by the esteemed Honourable Mr. Justice Ejembi Eko (Rtd.), a jurist renowned for his commitment to integrity and human rights during his tenure on the Supreme Court.
The Distinguished Panel
The dialogue will feature an exceptional group of legal luminaries and reformers who represent the bridge between generations of legal professionals:
- Hon. Justice Ejembi Eko, JSC (Rtd.): Keynote Speaker, leading the call to rekindle the moral and intellectual foundations of the profession.
- Hon. Justice Mabel T. Segun-Bello: A Federal High Court Judge, recognized for pioneering the introduction of digital systems that have modernized court administration.
- Professor Isa Hayatu Chiroma, SAN: Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, whose leadership shapes the professional culture and competence of thousands of new lawyers.
- Dr. Kayode Ajulo, SAN, OON: The Honourable Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice for Ondo State, embodying the transformative power of service in governance.
- Mrs. Prisca N. Udoka, SAN: A legal luminary celebrated for her dedication to mentoring women and breaking professional barriers within the law.
The panel session will be moderated by Mr. Isaiah Bozimo, SAN, a global thought leader in arbitration and dispute resolution and the former Attorney-General of Delta State.
The collective experiences of these speakers promise to generate a robust, multi-generational discussion on a “Strategic Blueprint for Professional Development” in the Nigerian legal landscape.
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