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JASAN FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES PANEL OF JUDGES FOR THE 2ND EDITION OF THE #LEGACY500 ELITE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME ESSAY COMPETITION.  The Johnny Agim, SAN Foundation (JASAN Foundation) is delighted to formally announce the distinguished Panel of Judges for the 2nd Edition of the#Legacy500 Elite Scholarship Programme and Essay Competition, exclusively designed for final year (500 Level) Law Students of Nigerian Federal and State Universities. This 2nd Edition of the competition challenges applicants to write an essay on the topic: “The Legal Exchange: Benefits of Scholarship & Mentorship to the Student & the Legal Profession.” The Judges, who are very eminent and distinguished legal personalities, will provide rigorous, fair, and objective evaluations of the submissions. Their collective expertise reflects the Foundation’s thrust for excellence and vision of building a lasting legacy for the Nigerian legal profession by identifying and nurturing the next generation of...

Strengthening Mutual Respect Between the Bar and the Bench: A Call for Balance and Civility.  At the 2025 Nigerian Bar Association Lokoja Branch Law Week, Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, delivered a thought provoking speech during the panel session on “ Mutual Respect Between the Bar and the Bench: Challenges and Prospects.” He reminded the legal community that the challenges facing the Bar Bench relationship cannot be laid at the feet of any single person. As he put it, “ No singular lawyer is the problem; the problem is all of us.” His words carried a sober reminder that the duty to restore civility and respect within the profession lies on both sides. Aare Akinboro noted that many practicing lawyers will one day ascend to the Bench, and when that time comes, they must embody compassion and civility in their dealings with counsel. Conversely, Judges in their exalted roles must also extend the same courtesy and fairness to lawyers. Mutual respec...

Birthday Tribute to Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN, PhD On this special day, I join countless voices across the Bar and beyond in celebrating a remarkable leader, mentor, and visionary. Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN, PhD, your life is a testimony of impact and grace. Through your service to the legal profession, your commitment to nation-building, and your unwavering pursuit of justice, you have inspired generations of lawyers to believe in the power of integrity, discipline, and excellence. As you mark this new year, may the Almighty bless you with long life in good health, renewed wisdom, and the strength to continue lifting others as you climb. May your path shine ever brighter, and may your legacy of service endure for generations. Happy Birthday, my dear brother and learned Silk. 🥂 Warm regards, Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN

PRESS RELEASE CELEBRATING THE ANNIVERSARY OF JASAN FOUNDATION.  ⭕ JASAN Foundation Celebrates First Anniversary, Announces Major Expansion of Sponsorship Programme. ABUJA, NIGERIA — 13 September 2025 The Johnny Agim, SAN Foundation ("JASAN Foundation") on Saturday the 13th of September announced a significant expansion of its scholarship programme, coinciding with the Birthday of the Founder/President,  Mr. Johnny Agim, SAN  and the Organisation's One-Year anniversary. The JASAN Foundation, officially launched on 13 September 2024, is increasing the number of beneficiaries for its #Legacy500 Elite Sponsorship Programme from 11 to 30. The Call for Applications which was made on the 19th September 2025, was further reiterated as the Foundation marked a year of progress in building a lasting legacy of transgenerational institutions within the Nigerian legal eco-system.  The JASAN Foundation's programmes of Mentorship, Sponsorship, Reforms, and Advocacy (MSRA...

In Defence of the Rule of Law: NBA Lagos Branch and Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, Stand Firm Against Oppression.  When institutions stray from the path of legality, the responsibility of lawyers as guardians of justice becomes even more pronounced.  In recent days, the Nigerian Navy’s illegal designation of Vice Admiral Dada Olaniyi Labinjo (Rtd.) as a "deserter" has stirred deep concern across the legal community and beyond. What ought to be an institution that exemplifies discipline and respect for lawful authority has instead, by this act, descended into contempt for the judiciary and the Rule of Law. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Lagos Branch, under the leadership of Uchenna Ogunedo Akingbade, Esq., rose swiftly and firmly to condemn the Navy’s actions.  In a detailed press statement, the Branch made it clear that the classification of Vice Admiral Labinjo as a deserter was not only false but also contemptuous of the judgment of the National Industria...

PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NBA NYANYA-KARU BRANCH TO SUE NSCDC OVER HARASSMENT, ARREST, AND DETENTION OF BARRISTER NNAMDI MBAH.  The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Nyanya-Karu Branch, has resolved to take legal action against the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) following the unlawful harassment, arrest, and detention of one of its prominent members, Barrister Nnamdi Mbah. On 9th September 2025, Barrister Mbah was supervising a property he manages at Aco Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, when he was violently harassed, abducted, and detained by officers of the NSCDC, Sauka Headquarters. Disturbingly, he was held in lieu of a property dispute involving a senior NSCDC officer who had allegedly paid money to an estate agent that subsequently absconded. Instead of pursuing the agent, the officer abused his office to unlawfully arrest and detain Barrister Mbah. Despite repeated demands by the NBA Nyanya-Karu Branch Leaders, no written complaint was ever pre...

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO THE NEWLY ELECTED EXECUTIVES OF THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION, DUTSE BRANCH I, Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, FCIArb (UK), FCIMC, Life Bencher, heartily felicitate with the Nigerian Bar Association, Dutse Branch, on the successful conduct of your elections and the emergence of G.H. Umaru, Esq. as Chairman alongside other newly elected executives. Your emergence is a testament to the confidence reposed in your leadership, character, and capacity to serve. I have no doubt that you will steer the affairs of the Dutse Branch with integrity, vision, and commitment to the values of our noble profession. As you begin this new chapter, I encourage you to build on the foundation laid by your predecessors, deepen the culture of inclusivity, and work tirelessly to advance the welfare of members while upholding the rule of law. I extend my warmest congratulations and best wishes for a successful tenure. Signed, Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, FCIArb (UK), FCIMC, L...

JOHNNY AGIM, SAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY  FOR THE NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL BAR PART II 2025/2026 SESSION.  CALL FOR APPLICATIONS NO. 2 The Johnny Agim, SAN Foundation [JASAN Foundation] hereby announces the 2nd edition of its “#Legacy500 Elite Mentees Sponsorship/Scholarship Programme and Essay Competition” for the benefit of final year Law Students of all Law Faculties of Federal and State Universities across the Federation of Nigeria. Interested 500 Level / Final Year Law Students are invited to write an essay as well as provide a short video recording on the topic:  “The Legal Exchange: Benefits of Scholarship & Mentorship to the Student & the Legal Profession. The essay competition topic is targeted at a balanced exploration of the concepts, and gives the Student Applicant an avenue to explore the mutual and far-reaching benefits of scholarship and mentorship, in a plethora of ways particularly within the legal profession, as well as to under...

Origins of Justice: The Aura of Leadership.  The Annual General Conference in Enugu was a mosaic of ideas, voices, and innovations.  Yet, beyond the panels and debates, one figure seemed to weave it all together without raising his voice. Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN was not simply present, he was felt. His calm strength, his quiet charisma, and his unmistakable aura turned ordinary moments into reminders of what true leadership looks like. In a gathering defined by intellect and spectacle, it was his presence that lingered when the curtains drew. At the Olumuyiwa Akinboro SAN Experience Centre, delegates encountered more than a space; they stepped into an atmosphere alive with intention, warm, unifying, and deeply human. It was a vision translated into reality, where the Bar’s legacy met its future, and where conversations carried the ease of belonging. Aare did not merely create a lounge; he created an imprint of what inclusive leadership can feel like. There is...

The Innovation That Stole the Show at NBA AGC 2025 The Nigerian Bar Association’s 2025 Annual General Conference in Enugu was charged with energy, intellect, and history in the making. Yet, amidst the conversations, panels, and debates, one innovation became the heartbeat of the gathering, the Olumuyiwa Akinboro Experience Centre. Unlike the usual stiff lounges and exhibition corners that have long defined AGCs, the Experience Centre broke the mould. It wasn’t just a physical space; it was a vision brought to life. Designed by *Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN*, it transformed the conference into something richer and phenomenal Delegates stepped into a hub where the NBA’s legacy was celebrated, the future imagined, and bonds strengthened. It was a place to think, to connect, and equally, to exhale. Every day, the Centre offered what no other corner of the conference could, a relaxation spot with a refreshing cocktail lounge where conferees gathered after long sessions, over sha...