It was a distinct privilege for Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, FCIArb (UK), FCIMC, Life Bencher, to join distinguished colleagues, friends, and an energetic community of legal professionals from across Nigeria at the Opening Ceremony of the 2025 Annual Conference of the NBA Section on Legal Practice (NBA-SLP), themed “Uncommon Challenges in a Rapidly Changing Legal Environment.”
Aare Akinboro, a revered leader within the Nigerian legal profession and a consistent advocate for innovation in legal practice, was warmly received by both senior members of the Bar and the younger generation of lawyers who see in him a model of excellence, mentorship, and commitment to the growth of the legal industry.
The Opening Ceremony was rich with insightful addresses, goodwill messages, and a palpable spirit of renewal. Aare Akinboro noted that the opening remarks by leaders of the Bar captured the pressing realities facing legal practitioners today — from technological disruption and evolving client expectations to global competitiveness and regulatory reforms.
“The theme of this year’s conference could not have been more apt. We are indeed navigating uncommon challenges, but within these challenges lie uncommon opportunities for the Bar to reinvent itself, embrace innovation, and deepen its relevance in a dynamic world,” Akinboro stated.
Throughout his distinguished career, Aare Akinboro has consistently championed the cause of adapting legal practice to meet contemporary demands. He has been instrumental in supporting legal education, promoting continuing professional development, and encouraging lawyers across Nigeria to embrace technology, alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, and ethical standards that meet international best practices.
As conversations at the NBA-SLP Conference unfold, Akinboro expressed firm optimism that the sessions will not only diagnose the existing challenges but will also birth practical, solution-driven strategies that can reposition the Nigerian Bar to thrive.
“We must equip ourselves with the tools and mindset needed to succeed in an era where change is the only constant. Innovation, integrity, and resilience must define the new practice of law,” he said.
Beyond his participation, Aare Akinboro’s presence at the conference further signaled his unwavering commitment to advancing the legal profession through collaboration, mentorship, and proactive leadership.
He applauded the leadership of the NBA-SLP for curating such a timely and forward-thinking conference and encouraged all delegates—especially the young lawyers—to seize the opportunity to learn, network, and ignite new visions for the future of legal practice.
As the 2025 NBA-SLP Conference progresses, Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, remains a beacon of hope and inspiration, reminding the entire Bar that with unity, innovation, and shared vision, the legal profession can surmount every uncommon challenge and emerge even stronger.
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