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Legal experts have emphasized the need for integrating technology into legal practice, highlighting the benefits of using technology for tasks such as legal research, document management, communication, and even virtual court proceedings.
They stressed that it is essential for modern legal professionals to embrace technological advancements.
These points formed part of the major discussions at the 2025 Law Week of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ilesa Branch (Ijesa Cradle Bar).
Themed “Law and Technology: Navigating the Future,” the event exposed legal professionals to the advantages of incorporating technology into law practice.
According to the speakers, technology enables lawyers to access vast amounts of legal information quickly, manage documents more effectively, and streamline research processes, leading to increased efficiency and reduced errors.
Speaking at the event, Honourable Justice Matthias Olusegun Agboola urged law teachers, legislators, and legal practitioners to embrace technology in their duties.
He stressed the importance of implementing e-filing systems, virtual hearings, electronic recording, and judgment archives.
Justice Agboola commended the Ijesa Cradle Bar for recognizing the significance of technology in the legal system.
He reiterated that the call to action underscored the growing need for the legal profession to adopt modern tools and leverage technology to enhance efficiency and accessibility. He emphasized that technology adoption is a significant step toward modernizing Nigeria’s legal system.
Meanwhile, the Ijesa Cradle Bar conferred the Award of Excellence on Governor Ademola Adeleke in recognition of his outstanding performance in office.
Governor Adeleke received the Best Performing Governor in South West award.
Other awardees include:
Hon. Olusanya Omirin & Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun – Legislative Excellence Awards
Hon. Sunday Bisi & Hon. Tola Faseru – Public Service Awards for outstanding service to the people of Osun State.
Judicial and Royal Awardees:
Hon. Justice M. O. Agboola – Judicial Excellence Award
His Imperial Majesty, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijeshaland – Most Promising Royal Father
Oba Samson Adeleke Agunbiade, The Ajalaye of Ipetu-Ijesa – Most Learned Royal Fellow
Legal Profession Awardees:
Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro SAN, Muritala O. Abdul-Rasheed SAN, and Bamidele Ibironke SAN – Outstanding Contribution to the Legal Profession
Academic and Community Awardees:
Professor Taiwo Olufemi Asaolu FCA – Academic Excellence Award for outstanding contributions to the academic community
Professor Michael Iyiola Jegede (Posthumous) – Award of Excellence for his legacy and contributions to the legal profession and academia
Diamond FM & Unique FM – Excellence in News Broadcasting & Community Broadcasting Award
NBA Ilesa Branch Service Awardees:
Raymond Oki Esq. – Chairman
Muyiwa Ojolo Esq. – Vice Chairman
Elizabeth Thankgod Ashimi Esq. – Secretary
Ekene Amadi Esq. – Assistant Secretary
Ileluyi Foluke Ogundeji Esq. – Financial Secretary
Ayodeji Ilori Esq. – Publicity Secretary
Ngowari S. Sintei Esq. – Welfare Secretary
Chief A. O. Olawole Esq. – Chairman, NBA Ilesa Law Week Committee 2025
NBA Ilesa Branch Excellence Awardees:
Mrs. Adefunso Adeyinka Esan Esq. & Mrs. Sarah Okikiola Adekunle Esq. – Outstanding Contribution to NBA Ilesa Branch
Ngowari S. Sintei Esq. – Outstanding Contribution to NBA Ilesa Branch as a Member of the Seal and Stamp Committee
