Dear Colleagues, as we usher in the new legal year, it is important to reflect on the perspectives and insights shared by the nation’s foremost legal practitioners and leaders. Below are links to the official addresses delivered by the Attorney General of the Federation, the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, and the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN) during the 2025/2026 Legal Year Opening Ceremony. These speeches set the tone for the year ahead and provide direction for the legal profession in Nigeria.
1. Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN – NBA President
In his address, the NBA President emphasized the role of lawyers in safeguarding the rule of law, strengthening democratic institutions, and ensuring justice delivery remains accessible to all. He also highlighted the need for reforms that will promote efficiency within the legal system and improve the welfare of practitioners. Watch Full Address – https://youtu.be/XJp6SUXJ200 OR CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD NBA PRESIDENTS’ SPEECH
2. Hon. Lateef Fagbemi, SAN – Attorney General of the Federation
The AGF outlined the Federal Government’s commitment to justice sector reforms, digital transformation in courts, and stronger collaboration between the executive and judiciary. He further stressed the importance of transparency, accountability, and speedy dispensation of justice in fostering national development.
Watch Full Address – https://youtu.be/qVu1a1hBlx8 OR CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AGF SPEECH
3. Chief Wole Olanipekun, CFR, SAN – Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN)
Representing BOSAN, Chief Olanipekun spoke passionately about the need to uphold the sanctity of the judiciary, promote ethical conduct within the legal profession, and protect the independence of the courts. His remarks served as a reminder of the collective responsibility lawyers bear in shaping the nation’s legal future. Watch Full Address – https://youtu.be/umyYkiGu7MU
OR CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD CHIEF WOLE OLANIPEKUN’S SPEECH
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These thought-provoking speeches provide a roadmap for the challenges and opportunities of the new legal year. Lawyers, stakeholders, and the public are encouraged to watch and engage with the ideas presented.
