We are thrilled to announce that Professor Chidi Anslem Odinkalu, renowned human rights icon, legal luminary, and resolute advocate for justice—will deliver the Keynote Address at the 4th C.O. Anah SAN Memorial Colloquium!
Why You Can’t Afford to Miss Him:
🔹 A Titan of Human Rights: Former Chairman of Nigeria’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Odinkalu has spent decades combatting impunity, police brutality, and state-sponsored violence. His courageous leadership redefines accountability in Nigeria.
🔹 Regional & Global Influence: From cofounding the African Commission’s Committee on Prevention of Torture to his work with the Open Society Justice Initiative, Chairing The Justice and Peace Commission of Anambra State and now teaching at the Tufts University USA whilst also serving as the Chairman of the Governing Council and Pro Chancellor Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State, Odinkalu has shaped human rights law across the world, challenging oppressive systems and advocating for the marginalized as a scholar, advocate and activist.
🔹 Decolonization & The Law: A celebrated intellectual, Odinkalu doesn’t just critique the system, he dismantles its colonial foundations. Expect a historical deep dive into how colonial legacies distort justice in Nigeria today. He promises fresh, unflinching perspectives on reclaiming our legal and political sovereignty.
🔹 Stimulating & Insightful Analysis: Odinkalu doesn’t just speak, he ignites conversations. Whether on judicial reform, security sector abuses, or Pan-African justice, his words demand action and elicit reforms.
What to Expect:
An insightful critique of Nigeria’s justice systems.
Solutions that strengthen the administration of Justice system.
An unmissable session for lawyers and anyone committed to justice and national development.
📅 Save the Date: 29th May, 2025. | 📍 Venue: The Auditorium, Nigerian Bar Association House, Central Business District, Abuja. | 🎤 Keynote: Prof. Anslem Chidi Odinkalu
This is NOT just another talk. It’s a call to reimagine justice.
🔥 Will you be there? 🔥
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