FORMER ATTORNEY GENERAL KANU AGABI IS GUEST SPEAKER AT 1995 LAW SCHOOL SET 30TH ANNIVERSARY

 

Respected senior lawyer and former Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Chief Kanu Agabi SAN, CON has been unveiled as the Guest Speaker at the eagerly awaited 30th Anniversary Reunion of the Nigerian Law School Set of 1995.

The event is scheduled to take place from Friday, October 24 to Sunday 26, 2025, at the prestigious Chelsea Hotel, Central Business District, Abuja.

According to a statement made available to CITY LAWYER by the Class President Cordelia Uwuma Eke, the prominent lawyer was chosen because of his distinction and ethical disposition in the practice of law.

The series of events to mark the 30th Anniversary of the Nigerian Law School Set of 1995 kick off on Friday, October 24, 2025, with a special Jummat prayer session for our Muslim faithful, followed by a Meet and Greet Cocktail at 5 pm. On Saturday, October 25, 2025, an Aerobics and Medical Outreach has been planned for the morning session, while the evening session will feature the 30th Anniversary Dinner. Curtains will be drawn on the anniversary celebrations with a Thanksgiving on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

According to a profile published by the Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC), Agabi was born on 9 July, 1946. His early education began at St. John’s Primary School, Gboko, advanced to St. Benedict’s Primary School, Ogoja; and finished at Maryknoll Secondary School, Okuku, Ogoja.

As Agabi moved on to higher educational pursuits, he attended Methodist College, Uzuakoli, the University of Lagos and Nigeria Law School. After graduating, he maintained a reputable career with many notable positions including serving as Commissioner of Finance, Cross River State; Minister of Justice and Attorney-General, Federal Republic of Nigeria; and Minister for Solid Minerals Development, Federal Republic of Nigeria.

From there, Agabi continued to excel and seek out new ways to serve the public good. In 2002 he became the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General, Federal Republic of Nigeria, member ission and the following year accepted the position of Special Adviser to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Good Governance and Ethics.

Agabi served in this capacity until May, 2007. His memorable career also features other highlights, including a position as Chairman for the Board of Directors of NICON, Niger Insurance Company Limited and National Properties Limited. Between 1999 and 2000, he served his country in yet another noble capacity as the Minister of Justice.

Currently, Agabi is Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. In this position he continues to support and serve his beloved country and remains a highly regarded and respected public figure.

Meanwhile, Mr. Tola Oshobi SAN, Partner and Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution at Babalakin and Co, has been appointed Chair of the Planning Committee for the 30th Anniversary celebration of the Nigerian Law School 1995 Call Set. 

Appointed as the Co-chair is Hon. Kwamoti Laori, a Member of the House of Representatives representing Demsa/Numan/Lamurde Federal Constituency. Mrs. Roseline Uwanogho will serve as the Committee Secretary. Together, they have the mandate to organize a remarkable event with the assistance of fellow Callmates. 

According to a statement by the President of the Call Set, Mrs. Cordelia Uwuma Eke, the anniversary celebration is designed to appreciate the divine blessings and achievements of members of the Call Set. 

As part of the celebration, the Set plans to undertake an endowment project to provide solar power to the Nigerian Law School library in Lagos and offer sponsorship to two indigent students.

The Call Set President invites all members of the 1995 Call Set both in Nigeria and overseas to participate in the event, network, reconnect with old friends, and explore new opportunities.

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