{
  "id": 2424801,
  "title": "Apata urges Ekiti lawyers to remain proactive, prioritize rest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/apata-urges-ekiti-lawyers-to-remain-proactive-prioritize-rest",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T19:35:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/21/apata-urges-ekiti-lawyers-to-remain-proactive-prioritize-rest/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dayo Apata, SAN, the Ekiti State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, has called upon lawyers in the state to maintain their proactive approach while also making time for rest and rejuvenation. Apata made this statement at a luncheon held to commemorate the 2026 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference (AGC), which took place in Ado-Ekiti. He emphasized that the annual event was designed to bring together state lawyers, allowing them to celebrate, interact, and relax amidst their busy schedules. According to Apata, by taking time to rest and relax, lawyers can remain more productive and proactive in their professional duties.\n\nThe Attorney-General explained that the initiative aimed to provide lawyers, particularly those who could not attend the national conference, with an opportunity to benefit from the experiences and advantages associated with the NBA's annual gathering. Apata praised former Attorneys-General of the state and the Ministry of Justice for establishing the foundation for this event. He assured that he would continue and enhance the initiative in the future.\n\nGbemiga Adaramola, Acting Permanent Secretary and Solicitor-General of the Ekiti State Ministry of Justice, expressed his appreciation for Apata's continued support of the annual event. He noted that the event had evolved under Apata's leadership, attributing this development to his inclusive leadership style. Adaramola highlighted the benefits of the event for lawyers who could not participate in the NBA's national conference, enabling them to share in some of the experiences and advantages enjoyed by their colleagues at the national level. He expressed gratitude to Apata for creating opportunities for professional growth within the Ministry of Justice, citing numerous positive testimonies about his leadership. Adaramola prayed for God's continued guidance and protection for Apata.\n\nAyo Daramola, Esq., Chairman of the NBA's Ikere-Ekiti Branch, also praised Apata for his leadership style and fatherly approach towards lawyers across the state. He wished participants a safe journey home. The event was attended by a former Attorney-General of the state, Mr Kolapo Kolade, SAN; Niyi Idowu, Special Adviser on Legal Matters; directors in the Ministry of Justice, and senior legal practitioners.",
  "summary": "The Ekiti State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dayo Apata, SAN, has urged lawyers in the state to remain proactive in the discharge of their professional duties while also creating time for rest and relaxation. Apata gave the charge at a luncheon organised for lawyers in the state to commemorate the 2026 Nigerian Bar Association […] Apata urges Ekiti lawyers to remain proactive,…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ekiti lawyers urged to stay proactive while prioritizing rest",
    "2026 NBA AGC held in Ado-Ekiti to bring lawyers together",
    "Apata emphasizes rest to enhance lawyers' productivity"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}