No fewer than 1,200 Muslim lawyers from across the country will on Friday, 16th May, 2025, converge on Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, for this year’s Annual General Conference of the Muslim Lawyers’ Association of Nigeria (MULAN), themed: “Artificial Intelligence, Law and
Religion in Nigeria”.
Dignitaries expected to grace the 16th Annual General Conference of MULAN, which will be held between Friday and Sunday, include the Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun and the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), among others.
Speaking at a press briefing held at the conference room of the Kwara State Shariah Court of Appeal, Ilorin, MULAN National President, Saidu Muhammed Tudun Wada, represented by the association’s second Vice President, Barr. Tijajni Sanda, described the conference as a landmark event designed to interrogate the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), law, and religion in Nigeria.
He said the theme of the conference: “Artificial Intelligence, Law and Religion in Nigeria”, is not only timely but deeply thought-provoking, as it reflects the need to navigate emerging technologies within the framework of legal ethics, constitutional rights, and religious values.
He said other personalities billed to attend the event include, the Chief Judge of Kwara State, Justice Abiodun Adebara, the Grand Khadi of Kwara State Shariah Court of Appeal, Justice AbdulLateef Kamaldeen, the Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS), Prof. Ibrahim Abikan, Prof. Yusuf Olaolu Ali (SAN) and the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulWahab Egbewole (SAN).
He added that a former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, is expected to give the keynote speech and delve into the ethical implications and religious dimensions of emerging digital technologies in legal practice and governance.
While acknowledging the support of Barr. Kehinde Eleja (SAN), who is the Chairman of the conference planning committee, towards a hitch-free and colourful event, MULAN President said the choice of Ilorin as host city was strategic.
He said Ilorin city, known for its deep-rooted Islamic scholarship and strong legal traditions, represents a confluence of faith and law, making it an ideal setting for such an important national discourse.
“This conference is not just an annual ritual, it is a platform for redefining legal consciousness among Muslim lawyers and setting new standards of ethical and intellectual engagement in a rapidly evolving digital world,” Sanda added.