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AELEX, one of West Africa's largest full-service commercial and litigation law firms, has announced its 16th Annual Lecture, which will take place on Wednesday, November 30th, 2022.

The 16th AELEX Annual Lecture, which will be held via (Zoom) beginning at 2:00 West African Time (WAT), will focus on digital technology as a vital engine for transformation in Africa.

The lecture, titled "Digital Economy: Africa's Catalyst for Regional Growth and Transformation," will include a panel discussion moderated by Segun Aina, President of the Africa Fintech Network and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Fintech Association of Nigeria, with SSA to the President on Digital Transformation, Mr. Oswald Osaretin Guobadia; Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager, Google, Dawn Dimowo, and DG/CEO, National Information Technology Development Agency, Kas

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AELEX said in a statement before the lecture that the panelists would bring their wealth of knowledge and experience to the conversation about how digital technology was helping to enhance economic growth, improve democratic government, and expand civil society engagement in Africa.

The AELEX Annual Lecture was established to commemorate the formation of the AELEX partnership in 2004 and is part of the firm's commitment to increasing awareness of crucial economic, political, social, and developmental concerns in Africa.

The 2022 lecture builds on the success of the previous 15 editions, which brought together eminent speakers, panelists, and attendees to discuss the myriad difficulties facing Africa in leadership, politics, and other areas while proposing answers.

The inaugural lecture was presented in 2005 with the theme 'The Regulator in a Deregulated Economy,' followed by 'Competition Policy as an Engine for Economic Growth in 2006.

Over the years, the lecture series has hosted distinguished personalities from various walks of life as speakers, including Major General Ike Nwachukwu (Rtd); Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate; Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, renowned banker and businessman; Donald Duke, former governor of Cross River State; Prof Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe, former Vice Chancellor of University of Lagos; Prof Lum

Discussants at the 'Strong Men Vs Strong Institutions' lecture specifically advocated for strong and transparent institutions with strong men, a viable legislature, an independent judiciary, an independent press, a vibrant private sector, and a conscientious civil society to bring Africa's vision of democracy to life.

AELEX is one of West Africa's largest full-service business and litigation law companies, with an understanding of global standards and demands. Top global legal referral and rating guides have repeatedly acknowledged the firm as a top-tier firm in various major practice areas.