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1. May I start by saying that it is a privilege and a great delight to be invited to attend, for the second time as the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, the Chief Gani
Fawehinmi Annual Lecture. I recall that exactly a year ago, we all gathered here in this same venue to honour the memory and legacy of the legendary advocate, fiery human rights defender, and foremost legal publisher – the incomparable Chief Gani Fawehinmi.
2. This year’s event is unique in the sense that today marks the 20th Anniversary of this Annual Lecture series. For me, this is significant, and it is a testament to the life Gani lived; a life of steadfastness, doggedness, discipline, commitment, consistency, and uncommon dedication. Throughout his life, Chief Gani was noted for his unwavering commitment to the plight of the common man, and ultimately all men, from the time he was called to the Bar on 15th January 1965 till he breathed his last on 5th September 2009. Today is also the 59th anniversary of Chief Gani’s call to the Bar.
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