GULU UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF LAW SET TO LAUNCH 2027 LAW DINNER AHEAD OF MARCH CELEBRATION

Faculty of Law Signpost at Gulu University

By Biko Rombe

Gulu City

The Faculty of Law at Gulu University is set to hold the official launch of its forthcoming Law Dinner on November 21, 2026, at Jaka Gardens in Gulu city, in an event aimed at promoting legal awareness, networking and community engagement.

The launch will pave the way for the main Law Dinner scheduled for March 5, 2027, at Acholi Inn, bringing together law students, university staff, judicial officers, government representatives, local leaders and other invited guests.

Speaking ahead of the launch, Ocan George, popularly known as Ocan George Oniba, the Chairperson of the Law Dinner Organizing Committee, said the event will provide an opportunity for students to interact with legal professionals and other stakeholders outside the classroom.

He revealed that the theme for the 2027 Law Dinner, approved by the event’s patron and Senior Resident Judge, Mr. Philip Odorin, is “Law as a Tool for Justice, Not Oppression.”

George explained that the theme seeks to address concerns about the misuse of the law to oppress vulnerable members of society, particularly orphans, widows and economically disadvantaged people.

He said the organizing committee hopes discussions around the theme will generate ideas on how the law can be used to promote fairness, protect human rights and contribute to better governance.

According to George, the November 21 launch will feature four major activities: the unveiling of the dinner theme, the introduction of planned community legal outreach programs, the launch of student awards and the presentation of the dinner’s fundraising budget.

He added that the planned legal outreaches are intended to support Gulu University’s motto of community transformation by taking basic legal knowledge closer to communities, in collaboration with local leaders.

The launch is expected to be graced by Gulu City Mayor Julius Labeja Acire as the chief guest, alongside the laroo-Pece division mayor, Gifter Aber, and other local leaders.

Meanwhile, Faculty of Law President Jacob Okware called on students and members of the university community to participate in the launch, describing it as an opportunity to build relationships, celebrate student achievements and prepare for the main dinner.

Okware said the launch will also introduce the planned outfits and award categories for the March 2027 event.

He announced that entrance to the launch will cost UGX 10,000 per person, with participants receiving a receipt or ticket upon payment. He further noted that the event is open not only to Faculty of Law students but also to students from other faculties, university staff and members of the general public.

Okware emphasized that the event is not simply about entertainment but also about corporate networking, encouraging participants to use the opportunity to connect with professionals, exchange contacts and establish meaningful relationships.

On the publicity front, Fahad Aziz, Head of the Marketing and Publicity Department, said the committee has embarked on an awareness campaign through posters, banners, video productions and radio programs to ensure the event reaches a wider audience.

Aziz noted that effective publicity is essential to the success of the event and assured the public that more updates would be communicated as preparations continue.

He also encouraged students from all faculties at Gulu University to attend, highlighting planned games, entertainment, speeches and networking opportunities with professionals in the legal field.

The 2027 Law Dinner is expected to provide a platform for meaningful engagement between future legal practitioners and established professionals while reinforcing the role of law in promoting justice, accountability and community development.

Event Details

• Event: Gulu University Faculty of Law Dinner Launch
• Date: November 21, 2026
• Venue: Jaka Gardens, Gulu city
• Entrance fee: UGX 10,000
• Chief Guest: Gulu City Mayor Julius Labeja Achire
• Main Law Dinner: March 5, 2027
• Main Dinner Venue: Acholi Inn
• Theme: Law as a Tool for Justice, Not Oppression

The organizing committee has called upon students, organisations, companies, well-wishers and members of the public to support the initiative and contribute towards making the 2027 Law Dinner a success.

Written by newsroom-radiopacis