Mary Akanbi
5th August, 2025
I most respectfully extend my warm felicitations to Aare Abiola Isiaka Olagunju SAN – the Chairman of Egbe Amofin O’Odua, Mr. Olusegun Fabunmi SAN – the Chairman Planning Committee, and all the esteemed members of this noble Egbe Amofin on the occasion of the 2025 National Conference themed *“Regional Justice, Security and Sustainable Development.”*
This timely theme echoes the visionary structure upon which our founding fathers anchored the 1960 Independence and 1963 Republican Constitutions – true federalism which allowed each region to flourish according to its pace, values, and resources.
As one who shares in the vision and ideals of Egbe Amofin O’Odua, I cannot help but ask: Is it not time to revisit the foundational constitutional arrangements that worked – when regions thrived, security was localised, and governance was responsive?
Egbe Amofin undoubtedly remains the conscience of the bar in the South West and beyond.
May your deliberations reignite the passion for equitable justice and sustainable progress in our land
Warm regards,
*LATEEF OMOYEMI AKANGBE, SAN, FCIArb(UK)*
Former Chairman NBA Lagos Branch.
