Alliance Law Firm Holds Lecture on ‘Leveraging Technology to Develop, Rebrand Nigeria’, Today

A Lagos-based Law Firm, Alliance Law Firm, will today, Tuesday, November 26, hold its Annual Lecture Series and Business Luncheon at Four Points by Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The theme of the Lecture, which is 2nd in the series, is ‘Leveraging Technology to Develop and Rebrand Nigeria’.

Speaking last Thursday, at a press briefing to herald the Lecture, the Managing Partner of the Firm, Mr. Uche Val Obi, SAN, said the Lecture series is part of the Firm’s Corporate Social Responsibility programmes, aimed at giving back to society.

According to Obi, the event brings together key stakeholders from across the world, to discuss critical and topical themes central to the socio-economic development and industrial growth of Nigeria.

“The maiden edition held in 2018, which discussed the emerging trends in corporate governance, featured Mr. Dotun Suleiman, Chairman of FRCN, as key speaker, and was chaired by Prof. Pat Utomi, supported by an eminent panel of experts drawn from multiple sectors of the economy and regulatory institutions, to enrich deliberations.

“The panel paraded Mr. Austin Avuru, the MD/CEO of Seplat Petroleum Development Plc; Ms. Mary Uduk, the Director General of the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC); Oscar Onyema, the CEO of the Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE); Mr. Ben Akabueze, the Director-General of the Debt Management Office of the Federation; Prof. Fabian Ajogwu, SAN and Mrs. Toyin Sanni, the CEO of United Capital Plc.

“The highpoint of the event was the presentation of a pioneering book titled ‘Class Actions in Nigeria’ authored by Uche Val Obi, SAN, by Hon. Justice Ejembi Eko, J.S.C. on behalf of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), supported by other dignitaries present. The book is presently the only standard local text book, on class action in Nigeria. We are presently working with some heads of Court in Nigeria, on developing practice directions that will facilitate the development of class suits in the country”, he said.

According to the Senior Advocate, Sir Leo Stan Ekeh, the Founder/Chairman of Zinox Technologies Limited and Konga.com, is the Keynote Speaker for this year’s Lecture, while Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, the Chairman of MTN Nigeria Plc, will be the Chairman of the occasion.

“The panel of discussants includes: Mr. Patrick Akinwutan, MD/CEO of Ecobank; Ms. Chantelle Abdul, GMD Mojec International Holdings; Dr. Andrew Nevin, the Chief Economist and Partner, Deal Advisory at PWC; Dr. Segun Aina, President Fintech NGR; Ms. Linda Ikeji, a leading Blogger in Africa; and Dr. Umar B. Bindir, the former Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NOTAP.

“The theme is considered topical, considering the disruptive and pivotal place of technology in Nigeria’s quest for economic advancement, nation building and positive image profiling. We have gone to great lengths to assemble a stellar faculty and top executive audience in order to do justice to the theme.

“The Firm will also use the occasion to unveil its Doing Business in Nigeria Guide Manual, which has been described as the most friendly handbook for start ups, foreign and established businesses wishing to operate seamlessly in Nigeria. In doing this, the Firm leveraged its advisory experiences, and role as notable contributor to the IMF/World Bank Doing Business publications.

“I also wish to state that, this event doubles as a Business Luncheon, which allows participants to meet friends and associates, and network, as we approach the end of year.

“Expected invitees include top executives of Telecoms, Technology, Banks, Oil and Gas, Maritime, Hospitality, Exchanges, Issuing Houses, Conglomerates, Business leaders, Entrepreneurs and Policy makers”, Obi stated.