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CJN Kekere-Ekun, AGF Fagbemi to speak at Judiciary Journalists’ Conference April 23

The National Conference /Capacity Building of the National Association of Judiciary Correspondents (NAJUC), Abuja is to be declared open by the Chief Justice of Nigeia (CJN), Hon Justice Kudirat Tomori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun on Thursday April 23.

At the Conference with the theme “The Role of the Judiciary In Deepening Democracy In Nigeria”, the CJN will serve as Special Guest of Honour and Keynote Speaker.

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (AGF), Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi is billed to serve as Special Guest at the Conference that will hold at the Olusegun Obasanjo Auditorium of the Federal Ministry of Justice.

The Chairman of the Association, Mr Kayode Lawal of the DAILY POST will play host to the eminent guests.

Also billed to present paper on “NJC as Watchdog of the Judiciary” is the President of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN.

A statement by the Secretary-General of the association, Mr Paschal Njoku indicates that the all-important Conference will kick off by 10am.

The statement said that eminent scholars and critical stakeholders have been carefully selected to present papers on various topics at the occasion

The capacity building /national conference is an annual program of NAJUC aimed at broadening knowledge and sharpening the skills of members in the discharge of their duties.

The statement, therefore, requested members to be punctual and be seated by 8am.

It further said that attendance is mandatory for all members to receive lecture and cover the event for their respective media organizations.

Eminent lawyers, notable judiciary officers and media practitioners are expected to grace the occasion.