The 4th yearly general conference of the Nigerian Bar Association Women Forum (NBAWF) ended with a Gala Dinner and Awards Nite at the Lagos Oriental Hotel.

The opening remarks were given by the Chairperson of the NBAWF, Mrs. Chinyere Okorocha and that of the Conference Planning Committee, Mrs. Folashade Alli (SAN).

Also, a renowned arbitrator, Mrs. Funke Adekoya (SAN), with great insight and eloquence, spoke to the theme, which borders on “redefining success for women” and the essence of the conference within the International Women’s Day (IWD) period.

Mrs. Adekoya’s speech was followed by the keynote address delivered by a representative of the Guest Speaker, Dr. Olasupo Olusi, the CEO of the Bank of Industry.

The Dinner and Awards Night also featured several goodwill messages. The highlights featured appreciation for individuals, corporate organisations and entities whose contributions ensured the success of the conference.

Recognition was also given to the Forum’s pioneer Governing Council members, as well as a special session during which the patrons of the NBAWF were unveiled and honoured.

Among them were Nigeria’s first female SAN and matriarch of the Bar, Chief Mrs. Folake Solanke; the first and so far, the only female Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Aloma Mariam Mustapha; retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Mary Peter-Odili; the only female President of the NBA in its long history, Mrs Priscilla Kuye and the first female General Secretary of the NBA, Mrs Hairat Balogun.

Others were the immediate past Chairperson of the NBAWF, Prof. Oluyemisi Bamgbose (SAN) and a former Chairman of the NBA’s Section on Business Law (SBL), Mrs. Mfon Usoro.