The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikeja Branch, is once again raising the bar for professional development as it prepares to host its 23rd Continuing Legal Education Committee (CLEC) Seminar, a two-day high-level knowledge gathering designed to equip lawyers with the practical tools required to transform legal victories into enforceable justice.
With the compelling theme “From Judgment and Award to Justice: Mastering the Art of Enforcement,” the seminar promises a robust intellectual engagement featuring some of Nigeria’s most respected legal minds, distinguished Senior Advocates of Nigeria, renowned academics, and top public sector authorities.
The event will hold on Monday, 30th March and Tuesday, 31st March 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.
In an era where securing a judgment is only half the battle, the CLEC Seminar seeks to bridge the gap between winning in court and successfully enforcing judicial decisions. Participants will gain invaluable insights into the procedural, strategic, and cross-border realities of enforcement in both litigation and arbitration.
Day One: Turning Judgments into Action
The opening day will focus on the fundamentals of enforcement under the theme “Turning Judgments into Action: The Fundamentals of Enforcement.”
The session will be led by Professor Oluwakemi Pinheiro, OFR, SAN, FCIArb., FCIoD, serving as Lead Speaker, alongside an exceptional faculty comprising:
- Professor Taiwo Osipitan, SAN, FCIArb
- Abiodun J. Owonikoko, SAN, FCArb
- Titi Akinlawon, SAN
- Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, SAN
- Olukayode Enitan, SAN
- Rotimi Seriki, SAN
- Professor Olugbenga Akingbehin
- CP Moshood Jimoh
- Mrs. Ajibade A. Oluyemisi
Participants will be guided through the core principles of enforcement, procedural pathways, and the practical realities lawyers encounter when converting court judgments into tangible outcomes.
Day Two: Advanced Enforcement Strategies
The second day moves into deeper territory with “Advanced Strategies: Enforcement of Awards and Other Complex Decisions, Defences, and Cross-Border Realities.”
The session will be anchored by Professor Wale Olawoyin, SAN, FCIArb, as Lead Speaker, supported by an elite faculty including:
- Mrs. Dorothy Ufot, SAN, FCIArb
- Femi Falana, SAN
- Professor Joseph Abugu, SAN
- Professor Abiola Sanni, SAN
- Professor Adeniyi Olatunbosun, SAN
- Professor Hakeem Olaniyan
This segment will explore complex enforcement challenges, arbitration awards, international enforcement regimes, available defences, and the evolving cross-border dynamics affecting legal practice.
Why You Should Not Miss This Seminar
The CLEC Seminar has become one of the most anticipated professional gatherings within the NBA Ikeja Branch, known for delivering practical knowledge, real-world insights, and networking opportunities among leading practitioners and academics.
For litigators, commercial lawyers, arbitration specialists, and young practitioners alike, the seminar offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from the legal giants shaping enforcement jurisprudence in Nigeria.
Registration
Participation fee is ₦50,000.
Payment can be made to:
Account Name: NBA Ikeja Seminar & Conference Account
Account Number: 0122534872
Bank: Wema Bank
After payment, participants may complete registration by scanning the QR Code on the seminar flyer or visiting:
tinyurl.com/23CLECSEMINAR
Members of the Bar and the wider legal community are encouraged to register early and secure their seats for what promises to be an engaging, practical, and intellectually rewarding seminar.
The seminar is organized by the Continuing Legal Education Committee (CLEC) of the NBA Ikeja Branch under the leadership of:
Victor Opara, SAN
Chairman, CLEC
Ada Ahubelem, FCIS (UK)
Secretary, CLEC