Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs, Dr Yusuf Tanko Sununu; Executive Director, Brace Foundation, Dr Soibi Godwin-Clark and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities, Hon Mohammed Isah, are among dignitaries expected at the NBA-Lawyers with Disabilities Forum Annual Conference in Asaba, Delta State.

The conference theme: “Beyond Triumphs: Advancing Inclusion, Impact & Leadership for Persons with Disabilities” will resonate on the two-day conference scheduled to hold from 25th – 26th November 2025,  in a hybrid format at Asaba, Delta State. Participants are promised a world-class experience featuring inspiring sessions, exclusive gifts, elegant conference bags, and more

Keynote Speaker, Dr Soibi Godwin-Clark, Executive Director, Brace Foundation, will examine the topic: “From Policy to Practice: Driving Sustainable Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities in Law and Leadership”.

Plenary Session I: “Breaking Barriers: Legal Frameworks, Accessibility, and Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities” Panellists include: Hon. Ayuba Gufwan – Executive Secretary, National Commission for People with Disabilities (NCPWD); David Anyaele, Chairman, Abia State Disability Commission; Prof Cheluchi Onyemelukwe, Managing Partner, Health Ethics and Law Consulting; Amb. Ubaka Emeka Bertram, Executive Director, Persons with Disabilities Action Network (PEDANET); Ufedo Tom Yakubu, Researcher, National Judicial Institute (NJI) and the Moderator for the session is A. O. Odum, SAN, of the Seat of Wisdom Chambers.

Plenary Session II: “Leadership Redefined: Empowering Lawyers with Disabilities to Shape Policy and Drive Change”.

Panellists include: Mrs Lois Auta, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Cedar Seed Foundation; Hon. Dr Yusuf Tanko Sununu, Honourable Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs; Akin Akintoye II, SAN, of D. Akintoye & Co; Seni Adio, SAN, NBA SBL GEEI; Hon. Mohammed Abba Isah, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities.

Session will be moderated by Dr Beatrice Shuwa, Lecturer, Nigerian Law School

Showcase Session “A Peep into the Future: Vision for an Inclusive Bar”. Panellists include: Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe, SAN; Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN; Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN and Prof Foluke Dada-Lawanson. The session will be moderated by Chinelo Audrey Ofoegbunam.

Showcase Session Innovations Beyond Triumph: Stories, Technologies, and Pathways Transforming Disability Inclusion will be presented by LawPavilion, Baba Telehealth and other exciting presenters. The session will be moderated by Tosan Mene.

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