Countdown to 2025 Law and Culture Dinner: NBA Eti-Osa Celebrates Culture and Professionalism

Dec. 4, 2025, 6:57 a.m.

It’s five days to the “2025 Law and Culture Dinner” being organized by the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association, Eti-Osa Branch, Lagos State, and the Branch Chairman, OLANREWAJU OBADINA, says that the event will be more than a social gathering — as it will mark the celebration of cultural identity, professional excellence, and the unique spirit of Eti-Osa. OLANREWAJU OBADINA made this known in a press statement, ahead of the dinner event holding on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Naval Dockyard, Victoria Island, Lagos, with the Red Carpet starting from 5PM. OBADINA further disclosed that the dinner event, with the theme: “A Night of Nigerian Elegance”, will be declared open by Honourable Justice OLABODE RHODES-VIVOUR, who is a retired Justice of the Supreme Court, with a distinguished array of judicial leaders in attendance. These include Hon. Justice Ayokunle Olayinka Faji, Presiding Judge, Federal High Court Lagos; Hon. Justice Mosunmola Arinola Dipeolu, Chief Judge, Ogun State; Hon. Justice Oluwatoyin Ipaye (Lagos); Hon. Justice Ramon Oshodi (Lagos); and Hon. Justice Obafemi Adamson (Lagos). Others are Prof. Fabian Ajogwu SAN; Emeka Ozoani SAN; Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro SAN; Muritala Abdu-Rasheed SAN; Aare Biola Olagunju SAN; and Mr. Jonathan Gunu Thaidi SAN, while the Academia will be represented by Prof. Momodu Kassim Momodu, who is the immediate-past Dean, Faculty of Law, Crescent University. Also expected at the event is AIG ADEGOKE FAYOADE, of Zone 2 Headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force, Lagos. The statement further noted that the dinner event will feature a mixture of culture and entertainment, with performances by guest artistes KING JESSE BUGA and 6STEMBOY, while Dr. NIKE DAVIES-OKUNDAYE of Nike Arts Gallery will treat the audience to beautiful art works, showcasing the rich African culture. In his message ahead of the event, the NBA, Eti-Osa Branch Chairman, OLANREWAJU OBADINA, noted that the dinner event will be more than a social gathering — as it will mark the celebration of cultural identity, professional excellence, and the unique spirit of Eti-Osa. TICKET INFORMATION ₦10,000 – Young Lawyers (1–7 years post-call) ₦15,000 – Mid-Level Lawyers (8–15 years post-call) ₦20,000 – Senior Lawyers (16–25 years post-call) ₦50,000 – Very Senior Lawyers (26+ years post-call & SANs) ₦30,000 – Non-members & Non-lawyers Payments: NBA Eti-Osa Branch – Zenith Bank 1228284210 Proof of payment: ‪+234 809 747 4789‬

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