Legal professional associations in Ghana and Nigeria announce upcoming conferences

Legal professional bodies in West Africa are preparing for upcoming major gatherings. The Ghana Law Society (GLS) has announced its inaugural Annual Bar Conference, scheduled for September 30. Under the theme ‘Legal Reforms: The Place of the Ghanaian Lawyer’, the event aims to foster dialogue among practitioners, judges, and policymakers regarding the role of lawyers in the justice system. Expected attendees include President John Dramani Mahama and various high-ranking judicial and legislative officials.

In Nigeria, the Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference 2026, themed ‘Beyond Limits’, will feature the unveiling of two new books. ‘Rudiments of Criminal Appeals in Nigeria’ by Cordelia Uwuma Eke serves as a guide to appellate practice, while ‘Beyond the Glass Ceiling’ chronicles Eke’s leadership journey in the legal profession. Both titles will be offered at a 10% discount to conference attendees.