Aare Emmanuelking, Justice Animahun, Others Bag Awards As NBA Epe Branch Celebrates Law Week

Top personalities who have positively affected the legal profession in one way or the other were honoured at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Epe Branch 2025 Law Week and Merit Awards, named in honour of Aare Afe Babalola.

 

Notable among the individuals honoured at the dinner of the Law Week organized in honour of Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, a distinguished businessman and philanthropist, were Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, Justice Wasiu Animahun, and several others.

 

Speaking at the dinner, which was well-attended by judges of notable repute, lawyers, captains of industry, traditional rulers and key figures in the private sector, Chairman of the Branch, Dr. S.O. Jimoh, noted that the 2025 Law Week had allowed a shared sense of pride and fulfilment among participants.

 

He expressed gratitude to all who supported the Law Week, extolling their unwavering support and contributions to the legal profession and the Epe community at large.

 

The Law Week tagged “Aare Afe Babalola Epe Law Week 2025” kicked off on Friday, July 25, with a Jumat prayer session, a thanksgiving service to God. The event was held at Aleke Central Mosque, Epe, Lagos, to acknowledge the presence and contributions of Muslim members of the legal community. This was followed by a World Press Conference and then a visit to GUTS Radio, Epe, Lagos.

 

A wellness twist was added to the celebration the following day, the Branch organized a health walk and aerobics session, drawing a strong turnout from lawyers. The walk, which started at the Ibeju Lekki Local Government Secretariat down to Eleko Junction, not only promoted healthy living among legal professionals but also fostered greater bonding among members outside the courtroom.

 

The Branch showed its commitment to social responsibility and community development with a community-focused environmental sanitation exercise. Thereafter, a keenly contested novelty football match was held between the NBA Epe Branch and their counterparts from the NBA Ikorodu. The friendly fixture showcased not just athletic talent but also the deep camaraderie that binds different branches of the NBA together. While NBA Epe walked away victorious, winning 2-1, the match was more of an exhibition of sportsmanship.

 

Typical of the saying that all work without play makes Jack a dull boy, members of both branches were later treated to a refreshing beachside party at Honeywell Beach Resort, Museyo, Ibeju Lekki, providing a rare opportunity for legal practitioners to unwind amidst the scenic beauty of the beachfront.

 

It was Thanksgiving time on Sunday, as members of the Bar worshipped at Christ Embassy Church, Alasia, where they were treated to a feast after the service. The worship service underscored the spiritual diversity within the chapter and the importance of unity despite religious differences.

 

The chain of events to celebrate the week continued, as members and guests alike were treated to an intellectual highlight with a training titled “Traditional Alternative Dispute Resolution”. The training was anchored by the Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution Development and Conflict Management of Nigeria under the leadership of Prof. Akinola Ibidapo-Obe.

 

The training was followed by the mother of all lectures the following day, delivered by a renowned Professor of Land Law in Nigeria, Professor I. O. Smith, where he schooled guests in attendance on the importance of land management, providing fresh perspectives on the reason for government to ensure that the laws relating to lands are well mastered, understood and well obeyed by all including traditional rulers and the government.

 

The Law Week didn’t close without a colourful dinner where guests were treated to sumptuous meals and drinks, marking the climax of the whole event.

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