Policy reforms key to development, says NBA Chair.

Policy reforms key to development, says NBA Chair.

There is a need to create a favourable environment for businesses and investments to thrive, Lagos Branch Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olabisi Makanjuola, has said.

The subject, he said, will form the theme of the branch’s annual Bar dinner.

At a briefing in Lagos, Makanjuola, a partner at Olaniwun Ajayi LP, said the dinner is scheduled to be held on December 15 at the Queens Park Event Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos.

Its theme is: “Creating a favourable environment for business and investment in Nigeria through legal policies and reforms.”

The keynote speaker is the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Polaris Bank, Adekunle Sonola.

The chairman said: “Legal policies and reforms are key to economic development.

“So, we decided to bring the Managing Director of one of our finest banks in Nigeria to share experience with us on how businesses can stay afloat in a challenging economy.”

Popular comedian Kiki will be the compere, while the dinner will feature a special guest artist.

Makanjuola said the dinner, which will be free to members, is fully sponsored through funds raised by the planning committee, headed by Mr. Adeleke Alex-Adedipe.

He said the dinner was made free for the first time in fulfilment of part of his campaign promises.

“The annual law dinner is rooted in the finest traditions of the legal profession.

“It is expected to bring together legal practitioners, judges and industry helmsmen to network, celebrate and enjoy some fine dining.

“Lawyers work a lot, and they deserve to play and rest after a good year of working hard.

“This year’s dinner will be free of charge to all our members. However, interested members are required to have registered via the portal of the branch.

“The requirement to attend this dinner is that you must have paid your branch dues as of March 31. For colleagues who have not paid branch dues, we’re so sorry, you will not be able to attend.”

He said non-members can attend by paying a token of N20,000, adding that limited spaces are available.