HEALTH WALK

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There was palpable excitement among delegates who took part in some of the early activities to herald the 2022 Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference.

Meanwhile, the eagerly awaited Opening Ceremony of the conference holds today at the prestigious Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

CITY LAWYER gathered from unimpeachable sources that both former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the new sensation in town, Mr. Peter Obi have confirmed their attendance at the conference.

Among the early activities that set the stage for the conference were Jumat and Church services, health walk, tree planting campaign and football tournament.

Many lawyers turned out for Health walk which started at Eko Atlantic City through Ahmadu Bello Way, Akin Adesola, to Adeola Odeku, ending again at Eko Atlantic City.

NBA President, Mr. Olumide Akpata led from the front in the fun-filled Health Walk which included dances, music, aerobics, and exercise.

Aside from the religious services, NBA branches have also been slugging it out to decide who will lift the coveted President’s Cup.

The tree-planting campaign was performed by Akpata under the watchful eyes of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) Chairman and NBA Lagos Branch Chairman, Mr. Ikechukwu Uwanna among others.

Meanwhile, Mr. Ifeanyichukwu Obiakor, a former Chairman of NBA Awka Branch, has commended the accreditation process, saying: “Excellent arrangements, very seamless. Your number is called and then we enter batch by batch and get the tags and materials.”

This was echoed by Ms. Uche Nwokolo of NBA Port Harcourt Branch IHS Legal Unit, who said: “In all honesty, I am very impressed with what I am seeing. I got here 6 pm; it was very fast. I received everything in less than 30 minutes. I am happy.”

Also speaking on the annual conference, the Chairman of the 2022 Technical Committee on Conference Planning (TCCP), Mr. Tobenna Erojikwe said: “We are elated at the prompt and seamless accreditation process and collection of conference materials which lasted from 4 pm to 10 pm on Friday.”

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GADZAMA WINS “BEST WALKER” PRIZE AT NBA-AGC

Pioneer Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Section on Public Interest and Development Law (SPIDEL), Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN has taken home the “Best Walker” prize at this year’s NBA Annual General Conference “Health Walk” in Port Harcourt.

The Health Walk which kicked off at 7 am from the Yakubu Gowon Stadium is part of the activities lined up to herald this year’s AGC which is holding in the “Garden City” of Port Harcourt between October 22 and 29, 2021.

According to a statement made available to CITY LAWYER, “In total compliance with this year’s theme: ‘Taking the Lead,’ Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN who partook in the walk, took the lead and was awarded the Best Walker. The prize was presented by Mrs. Mbamalu of Jumbo Sports with the NBA President, Olumide Akpata and the Chairman Technical Committee on Conference Planning (TCCP), Mr. Victor Frank-Briggs all in attendance at the Real Madrid Academy, off Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt.”

The statement added that Gadzama “appreciated the Chairman of TCCP and his team for a wonderful start to the AGC yesterday (Friday) and that the Health Walk program today was thoughtful and timely. The Learned Silk further appreciated the President of the NBA, the coordinator, Mrs. Miannaya Aja Essien SAN, the Organizer, Mrs. Mbamalu of Jumbo Sports and all senior and junior colleagues present, thanking God that he won this year’s coveted prize for the Best Endeavored Walker. Gadzama also humorously noted that he had also participated at the Uyo SLP Walk early this year but was far from winning but he has used that experience to walk harder and win the AGC Health Walk, this year. Gadzama, SAN dedicated the prize to all junior colleagues, those who physically participated and those who could not for good reasons.”

According to the statement, among those who participated in the Health Walk were Messrs Roland Otaru SAN, Godwin Omoaka SAN, Y. C. Maikyau SAN, Sam Atunga SAN-designate, Monday Ubani, Okey Ohagba, and Long Williams among others.

Meanwhile, Gadzama has also felicitated with players at the ongoing 2021 NBA-AGC Football Tournament. A statement by his media aide noted that “Gadzama, SAN in his usual nature and enthusiasm for the game of football identified with various teams,” adding that “although he is a keen lover of golf, he also loves the highly exciting game of football which he was on ground to watch and support the players who came out. The learned Silk also had pre-match photos with the teams.”

The football tournament witnessed teams from various NBA branches including Aba, Abuja, Benin, Effurun, Isiokpo, Jos, Kano, Lagos, Minna, Onitsha, Osogbo, Owerri, Port Harcourt, Udu and Yenagoa.

At the close of Day 2 fixtures, Lagos Branch edged Yenagoa Branch with a 1:0 win while Isiokpo Branch toppled Owerri Branch with a 3:0 victory. Onitsha Branch whitewashed Udu Branch by a 5:0 win, posting the highest goal margin. Aba Branch narrowly beat Minna Branch with a 2:1 margin while Jos Branch was deflated by Benin Branch through a 3:0 win. On its part, Effurun Branch lost to Osogbo Branch by a 1:2 margin while the match between Port Harcourt Branch and Abuja Branch was stalemated at 0:0. Kano Branch secured a 1:0 narrow victory against Makurdi Branch.

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