NBA Eti-Osa Branch Celebrates Night of Elegance, Networking and Entertainment at 2025 Special Dinner

Dec. 9, 2025, 7 a.m.

All roads in Lagos lead to the Naval Dockyard in Victoria Island today, Tuesday, December 9, 2025; venue of the 2025 Law and Culture Dinner of the Nigerian Bar Association, Eti-Osa Branch. The Red Carpet starts from 5PM. Themed: “A Night of Nigerian Elegance”, the dinner event will be declared open by Honourable Justice OLABODE RHODES-VIVOUR, who is a retired Justice of the Supreme Court. There will also be 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 Chairman, NBA, Eti-Osa Branch – nicknamed “The Coastline Bar”, OLANREWAJU OBADINA, disclosed in a statement 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. 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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