The Nigerian Bar Association, Ilorin Branch, under the leadership of SMH Kosemani, Esq., expresses our profound appreciation to all distinguished personalities who contributed to the success of the NBA Ilorin Law Retreat, held between the 29th and 31st of October, 2025 at Armti, Kwara State.

We are deeply grateful to the Honourable Chief Judge of Kwara State ably represented by Hon. Justice I. A. Yusuf and other Honourable Judges of the High Court( Hon. Justice Hannah Ajayi, Hon. Justice sulaiman Akanbi, Hon. Justice E. B. Muhammed, Hon. Justice A. O. Akinpelu, Hon. Justice FD Lawal) for their gracious presence and continued support for the activities of the Bar. Your participation lent immense honour and inspiration to the programme.

Special appreciation goes to our Honouree, Prof. Yusuf Ali, SAN, the first Kuniyan Gerin of Ilorin Emirate, for accepting to be honored with the retreat. There is no doubt that the choice of the committee to honour him had a positive impact on the program. Sir, your exemplary leadership, mentorship, and consistent contributions to the growth of the Bar and legal practice in Nigeria will always be remembered.

Special thanks also go to our resource persons, the Keynote Speaker, A. U. Mustapha, SAN; who also donated handsomely to the program, the lead Speakers; Chukwuka Ikwuazom, SAN, and Prof. Abdulfatai Sambo; as well as all the discussants; Justice Adenike Akinpelu, Lateef Akangbe, SAN, Chief R. O. Balogun, SAN, Chief Taiye Oniyide, SAN, Chief Ronke Adeyemi, SAN, Hon. Abdulyekeen Shehu, and Dr. Abdulrasaq Daibu for your insightful contributions that enriched the entire experience.

We also acknowledge, with gratitude, our esteemed sponsors which includes Chief (Mrs.) Ronke Adeyemi, SAN; Adeola Omotunde, SAN; Hon. Abdulkadir Oba Magaji, Majority Leader KWHA, Hon. AGF Salawudeen, Senior Sulyman Ibrahim, the Attorney-General of Kwara State, Dr. Muritala Sambo, the SA on Legal Matters and Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN. Your generous support made the event truly remarkable.

Our heartfelt appreciation extends to the Senior Advocates of Nigeria (Chief Titus Ashaolu, SAN, J. S. Bamigboye, SAN, J. A. Mumini, SAN, B. R. Gold, SAN) and other senior members of the Ilorin Bar who participated actively throughout the programme, demonstrating true commitment to the growth and unity of the Bar. To the chairmen of sessions; John Olusola Baiyeshea, SAN, K. K. Eleja, SAN, and Salman Jawondo, SAN we appreciate your support and contributions.

We equally commend the dedication of all members of the Ilorin Branch for your impressive turnout and full participation during the retreat. Your enthusiasm and sense of belonging remain the pride of our Branch.

Finally, we extend our profound gratitude to the Law Retreat Committee, ably chaired by Tafa Ahmed, Esq., for your outstanding planning, coordination, and execution of a truly memorable and impactful event.

May the Almighty God reward everyone abundantly for your support and commitment to the success of the NBA Ilorin Law Retreat 2025.

Y. O. Ahmed Aliagan, Esq.
PRO
Nigerian Bar Association, Ilorin Branch