Dear Young Lawyers,
It is a true honour to join you at the NBA-YLF Calabar Summit 2025—a gathering that reflects the energy, drive, and passion of the next generation of legal professionals.
At the heart of every great profession is a generation willing to reinvent it. Today’s young lawyers are not waiting for the future—they are shaping it. With fresh ideas, fearless thinking, and a deep sense of purpose, you are redefining what legal leadership looks like. You are proving that excellence can be dynamic, that integrity and innovation can go hand in hand, and that the law can be both a profession and a powerful tool for change.
To every young lawyer here: you are the architects of this new face. You bring the creativity, clarity, and courage our justice system needs. I urge you to stay curious, stay principled, and never lose sight of the impact your voice can make.
I commend the YLF Calabar Branch for curating such a timely and empowering platform. May this summit be a launchpad for ideas, collaboration, and meaningful change.
Together, let us embrace a new legal face—and confidently build the future of law.
Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, FCIArb (UK), FIMC
Life Bencher|Past General Secretary Nigerian Bar Association.