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NBA Asaba Law Week Begins, Programme of Events, Novelty Match as Chief Judge Declares Court Holiday,

 

NBA Asaba Law week

Nigerian Bar Association Asaba Branch has kicked off its much-awaited law week.

His Excellency, the Governor of Delta State, Artur Okowa Ifeanyi will declare open the occasion.

The annual event themed; Innovative Lawyering & Justice Delivery In The 21st Century, will hold from 17th to 19th, April, 2018.

The Venue, NBA House (Bar Centre), NBA Road, off High Court Road, behind the Multidoor CourtHouse, High Court Complex, Okpanam Road, Asaba— is all glittery for the programme which set to commence at 9:00am

To commemorate the NBA Asaba law week, the Chief Judge of Delta State, Hon. Justice Marshall Umukoro directs all courts within Delta North Senatorial District to be closed from 17th to 19th of April, 2018. This is to enable members of the bar and the bench to fully participate in law week activities

A novelty football match between Team NBA ASABA and Team NBA Onitsha will hold on Tuesday 17th at 4pm

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
DAY 1 – Tuesday 19/4/2018
7.30am – 8.30am: Arrival and Registration

OPENING CEREMONY
9.00am –Arrival of His Excellency, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, Governor, Delta State of Nigeria
9.00am – 9.05am – Opening Prayer/National Anthem
9.05am – 9.10am – Chairman’s Opening Remarks: Hon. Justice Marshal Umukoro, Chief Judge of Delta State
9.9am – 9.15am – Opening Address by: C. F. Ebu, Esq, Chairman, NBA Asaba branch.
9.15am – 9.20am – Welcome Address by: H.C. Oseyenim, Esq, Chairman, NBA Asaba 2018 Law Week Committee
9.20am – 9.35am – Goodwill Messages: by our Special Guests of Honour
9.35am – 10.05am – Keynote Address: “Innovative Lawyering & Justice Delivery in the 21st Century” by: Mr. Seni Adio, SAN, Vice-Chairman, NBA Section on Business Law

10.05am – 10.15am – Inauguration Address by the Distinguished Guest of Honour, H.E. Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, Governor, Delta State of Nigeria.
10.15am – 10.20am – Vote of Thanks by: Precious Nwadimuya, Esq., Secretary, NBA Asaba 2018 Law Week Committee
10.20am – 10.25am – National Anthem and Photo Sessions
10.25am – 10.30am – His Excellency, the Governor departs.

11.30am – 12.00noon – LUNCH BREAK

1st PLENARY SESSION
12:00noon – 3.00pm – BUILDING A STRONGER JUDICIARY THROUGH ADEQUATE BUDGETARY PROVISIONS.
CHAIRMAN OF SESSION: Hon. Justice Samuel C. Oseji, JCA, Court of Appeal, Benin Division
12.00 – 1.00pm – Presentation by LEAD SPEAKER: Prof. Adedeji Adekunle, SAN, D.G., Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies
1.00pm – 2.00pm – Intervention by Panel of Discussants:
1. Hon. Peter Mrakpor, AG/CJ, Delta State.
2. Hon. (Alaowei) Tonye Timi, PhD, Member, DTHA
3. Hon. Justice K.O. Okpu, Judge, High Court, Ogwashi-Uku
2.00pm – 2.40pm – Questions & Answers/General Discussions
2.40pm – 3.00pm – Wrap-up/Vote of Thanks/Announcements

DAY 2 – Wednesday 18/4/2018.          2ND PLENARY SESSION

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9:00am – 12.00noon -IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE LAW OF DELTA STATE 2017: PROSPECTS & CHALLENGES.
CHAIRMAN OF SESSION: Hon. Justice T.O. Diai, Judge, High Court 2, Asaba
9.00am – 10.00am – Presentation by LEAD SPEAKER: Arthur Obi-Okafor, SAN, Chairman, NBA Criminal Justice Reform Committee
10.00am – 11.00am – Intervention by Panel of Discussants:
1. Ikeazor Akaraiwe, Esq., Former 1st Vice-President, Nigerian Bar Association
2. Hon. Justice Azinge, Judge, High Court 4, Asaba
3. Hon. Justice G.B. Briki-Okolosi, Judge, High Court, Ozoro
11.00am – 11.40pm – Questions & Answers/General Discussions
11.40pm – 12.00noon – Wrap-up/Vote of Thanks/Announcements

12.00noon – 12.30pm – TEA BREAK

3rd PLENARY SESSION

NBA Asaba

12:30pm- 3.30pm – MODERN DAY LAW PRACTICE: PUPILAGE & PARTNERSHIP
CHAIRMAN OF SESSION: Hon. Justice G.B. Briki-Okolosi, Judge, High Court, Ozoro
12.30pm – 1.30pm – Presentation by the Lead Speaker: Chief Anthony Idigbe, SAN, Chairman, Legal Practitioners Reform Committee
1.30pm – 2.30pm – Intervention by the Discussants:
1. Charles A. Ajuyah, SAN, Partner, Thompson Okpoko & Partners, Former Attorney General, Delta State
2. Mazi Afam Osigwe, Former General Secretary, NBA
3. Mr. Martins Aikpokpo, Former Chairman, NBA Warri Branch
2.30pm – 3.10pm – Questions & Answers/General Discussions
3.10pm – 3.30pm – Wrap-up/Vote of Thanks/Announcements

DAY 3 – Thursday 19/4/18

SHOWCASE SESSION

9.00am – 11.30am – DELTA STATE MULTIDOOR COURT SHOWCASE SESSION
“AN X-RAY OF THE CJN’s STATEMENT ON THE NEED FOR LAWYERS TO EMBRACE ADR: THE MULTIDOOR COURTHOUSE PERSPECTIVE”
Panel Discussion by:
1. Julia Utulu (Mrs), DG, DSMDC
2. Mr. V.A.A.A. Ojaide, Chartered Mediator
3. Mr. Favour Ebbah, Chartered Mediator/Arbitrator
4. Mr. Tony Keyamo, Dispute Resolution Officer, DSMDC
5. Mrs. Ozah Nwamaka Stella Dispute Resolution Officer DSMDC

11.30am – 12noon – Press Conference/Law Week Communique

6.00pm – 9.00pm – DINNER AND AWARDS NIGHT

Venue: Orchid Hotel, DBS Road, Asaba

CHAIRMAN: Hon. Justice J.O. Bada, JCA, Presiding Judge, Court of Appeal, Benin Division

DINNER Talk by: Dr. (Mrs.) Valerie-Janette Ogonna Azinge, SAN

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