Principal Partner of Samson Ima-Osagie & Associates and former Attorney General of Edo State, Dr. Samson Raphael Osagie, has been invited to speak at the 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, themed “Beyond Limits.”
In an invitation signed by the Chairman of the Annual General Conference Planning Committee, AGCPC, Abdul Mohammed, SAN, and the Secretary, Barbara Omosun, the NBA listed Osagie among the distinguished speakers selected for the 2026 edition.
He will serve as a panelist on the topic “Sovereign Wealth” and its role in driving Nigeria’s long-term economic development.
The conference will hold from August 21 to 28, 2026, at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Elekahia, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
According to the association, the gathering will bring together jurists, policymakers, business leaders and industry experts to interrogate pressing national and global issues. These include economic growth, reforms in the legal sector, trade expansion, foreign exchange regulation and Nigeria’s global competitiveness.
The session will focus on how sovereign wealth funds and strategic investments can be deployed to promote sustainable growth, finance critical infrastructure, attract capital and strengthen economic resilience.
“As Nigeria pursues economic diversification and sustainable growth, strategic investment decisions have become more crucial than ever,” the invitation stated.
The NBA added that the session will provide a platform for in-depth dialogue on the legal, policy and governance frameworks required to support sound investment strategies, while also exploring practical pathways to secure prosperity for future generations.
The week-long conference will feature a keynote address by former Liberian President, George Weah, alongside other prominent speakers from Nigeria and overseas.
The invitation affirmed the association’s confidence in Dr. Osagie’s expertise and expressed optimism that his contribution will add value to discussions on strategic investments and national economic transformation.
Beyond the technical sessions, delegates are expected to participate in professional networking, peer learning, conversations on social justice, as well as entertainment and interactive programmes throughout the conference.
Dr Osagie’s participation as discussant at this all important professional conference is an acknowledgement of his recognition by the National professional body as a key figure with requisite knowledge and experience in Nigeria’s governance system.