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NBA PRESIDENT NAMES MAJEMITE ETHICS C’TE MEMBER

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Yakubu Maikyau SAN has appointed Mr. Emuobonuvie Majemite as a member of the NBA Ethics and Disciplinary Committee.

Announcing the appointment in an email to all NBA members, Maikyau also named popular Law teacher, Prof. Ernest Ojukwu SAN as the Chairman of the committee while Mrs. Olabisi Soyebo SAN is to act as the Alternate Chairman. The high-level committee is made of 39 members.

Majemite is a leading aspirant for the post of Secretary of NBA Lagos Branch. The branch is the most influential of all NBA branches, especially as it has by far the highest voting population in every NBA election cycle.

He is a Partner at PUNUKA Attorneys and Solicitors where he heads both the Arbitration and ADR and Property Law practice groups. He is the Chairman of the Young Members Group (YMG) of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Nigeria Branch).

He is also a Member of the Panel of Neutrals of the Micro, Small and Medium Scheme of the Lagos Court of Arbitrators (LCA) and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Nigeria Branch). He co-authored several chapters on arbitration and has been involved in a number of domestic and international arbitrations as part of the team of counsel.

Announcing his decision to vie for the coveted post, Majemite wrote: “It is my pleasure to report that as of 9:30 am today being Friday, 14th April, 2023, I submitted my nomination form with supporting documents to vie for the office of Secretary of the Lagos Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association, the Premier Branch.

“I am grateful to my nominators and to my teeming learned friends who have keyed into the project of innovative service.

“I await communication from the Electoral Committee.”

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‘THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT,’ ISAAC OGBAH TELLS LAWYERS

Isaac Omuta Ogbah, 3rd Vice Presidential candidate in the July 16, 2022 NBA national elections appreciates all lawyers for their immense support given to him so far.

He appealed to all lawyers supporting him to, in the final hours left for the campaigning process, to further reach out to other lawyers within their branches, platforms and other NBA lawyers in diaspora who are qualified to vote to seek further support for him.

Mr. Ogbah further promised never to let his ever increasing supporting lawyers down in any way. He promised to never disappoint them in any way if voted in as the next 3rd Vice President of the NBA.

Mr. Isaac Ogbah states further as below:

“*We have done everything within our power to run a successful campaign process; we have reached out to as many branches and lawyers that we possibly could reach out to. And we have campaigned; made phone calls and have used every available social media platforms at our disposal. As we put in further our very best efforts within the final hours left for us to campaign, it is my prayers that God would definitely grant us all victory come July 16, 2022 when the polls opens by 12.00 midnight and closes by 11:59pm of 16th July, 2022. God has been most faithful to us all and He will surely see us through to the very end faithfully. Certainly we shall all reap the fruits of our labors which we have sown on fertile grounds. Once again we celebrate you all now and always “*

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AMANDA ASAGBA WISHES MUSLIM FAITHFUL HAPPY EID

Happy Eid El Kabir

I, AMANDA DEMECHI-ASAGBA, President of AWLA and Candidate for NBA 3rd Vice President shares in the joy of my Muslim brothers and sisters of the bar as they celebrate the Eid-ul Adha.

May the Almighty Allah receive all our supplications and grant our numerous heart’s desires.

I also pray that by all prayers offered on this Eid celebration, it will bring about a free and fair electoral process and committed leadership for the NBA as well as our nation’ at large

Let’s Celebrate

Asagba Justina Ego Amanda
Candidate for NBA 3rd Vice President

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‘BARKA DA SALLAH,’ ISAAC OGBAH TELLS MUSLIMS

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ISAAC OGBAH STORMS MULAN’S NEC PARLEY

ISAAC OMUTA OGBAH, NBA 3rd Vice Presidential Candidate attends MUSLIM LAWYERS’ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (MULAN) NEC MEETING

In continuation of his quest to emerge as the 3rd Vice President of the NBA Mr. Isaac Ogbah attended the MULAN’s NEC meeting which held at the National Mosque Conference Hall in Abuja on the 2nd of December, 2022.

At the MULAN’s NEC meeting Mr. Ogbah gave his goodwill message to all the conferees in addition to him having an interactive session with the national leadership of MULAN wherein Mr. Isaac’s credentials and his suitability for the position of 3rd Vice President of NBA were scrutinized.

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GADZAMA, MAIKYAU, TAIDI TO CLASH, AS ECNBA HOLDS DEBATE JULY 7

The Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) will on Thursday, July 7, 2022 hold a “MANIFESTO DAY AND PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE” to herald the 2022 NBA Elections for National Officers and NBA Representatives at the General Council of the Bar.

In an Information Release made available to CITY LAWYER, the Committee stated that “As part of the electoral process, the ECNBA invites members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to the Manifesto Day and Presidential Debate fixed for 10 am, Thursday, 7 July 2022 at the Auditorium NBA House, Plot 1101 Cadastral Zone Central
Business District, Abuja FCT.

“Ahead of the event, members are enjoined to send their question(s) to info@ecnba.ng. Please note that the link for virtual participation will be circulated in due course.”

A further release urged lawyers who plan to attend the debate in-person to register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTUuNEOSFZwix5qRCqpfrELg0K5Nbrg17k__3co1-Kq_wp9g/viewform.

The NBA Election is scheduled to hold via electronic voting on Saturday, July 16, 2022.

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‘I’LL CANVASS 10% MORE BPF SHARE FOR BRANCHES,’ SAYS ISAAC OGBAH

5th Point on the Manifesto of Isaac Omuta Ogbah, FICMC as published by ECNBA on its website

“I shall also strongly advocate that an additional 10% be paid by the NBA National to respective branches of the NBA as welfare remittances to branches from the practicing fees paid by the respective members of the branches.

This would aid the various branches of the NBA in ensuring that the inundating welfare needs of their members are met. As you may be aware, this suggestion has been approved and agreed upon at various NEC meetings of the NBA but yet to be implemented”.

6th Point on the Manifesto of Isaac Omuta Ogbah, FICMC as published by ECNBA on its website

“In addition to all the above I shall also strive to ensure that that the law officers in government employment be supported by the Association for improved condition of services.

Hence, their legal rights must be recognized by the governments of both the Federal and at State levels as well as by the Association and supported”

AMANDA ASAGBA GREW AWLA TO BULWARK FOR WOMEN, CHILD RIGHTS – UJU PEACE OKEKE

Amanda Asagba is an amazing woman with a positive energy and infectious passion for effectiveness. I have known her for over 10 years and she has been consistently consistent in being her resourceful self.

Under her watch as the President, we saw African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) grow from nothing to a great thing, a veritable household name on the issues of women, children and indeed the entire family.

New branches were established and ordinary women mentored into great leaders because she put her hands on the plough and led from the front thereby encouraging others to follow in her footsteps. She redefines work by making assignments look easy, interesting and appealing.

I endorse this Learned Senior in whom I am well pleased, for the position of NBA 3rd Vice because she is capable, a team player and success oriented.

Uju Peace Okeke is a law lecturer at the University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu Campus (UNEC)

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ASENOGUAN OSAMUEDE ISOBOMUWA, CANDIDATE FOR NBA GENERAL SECRETARY WELCOMES DELEGATES TO NBA SECTION ON LAW PRACTICE CONFERENCE

The NBA Section on Law Practice holds its annual conference in Asaba between 3rd and 6th of July 2022. This year’s conference is themed “Legal Practice in Nigeria: Our Reality, Our Future”.

Mr Asenoguan has sent out a message to all delegates attending the conference, welcoming them to Asaba, while wishing them a resourceful outing. His message reads below.

“I heartily welcome members of the Bar to the annual conference of the Section on Law Practice holding in Asaba between 3rd and 6th of July, 2022.

The theme of this year’s conference _to wit_ ‘Legal Practice in Nigeria: Our Reality, Our Future’ tells us that there is a strong and growing desire by the Bar to transcend from the present mode and state of law practice to what conforms more to the realities of the 21st century.

I look forward to a very resourceful and insightful conference.

Thank you and God bless.”

Asenoguan Osamuede Isobomuwa

Candidate for the position of General Secretary of the NBA 2022-2024

NBA AGC 2022: CHIMAMANDA ADICHIE IS KEYNOTE SPEAKER

The Nigerian Bar Association has announced Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie as Keynote Speaker at its forthcoming Annual General Conference in Lagos.

Adichie, author of Purple Hibiscus, Half of a Yellow Sun, Americanah, and several other works, will be speaking at the opening ceremony of the conference in August.

The conference, themed “Bold Transitions”, will take place at the Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island, Lagos from 19th to 26th August, 2022. Registration for the conference is ongoing at www.nbaconference.com, with and early bird window which will run until 17th July.

Chimamanda Adichie was born in Enugu, Nigeria in 1977 and grew up on the campus of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where her father was a Professor and her mother was the first female Registrar.

She started out as a medical student at Nsukka before departing for the US where she took a different path, graduating summa cum laude from Eastern Connecticut State University with a degree in Communication and Political Science. She has a Master’s Degree in African Studies from Yale University, and a Master’s Degree in Creative Writing from Johns Hopkins University.

Ms. Adichie was awarded a Hodder fellowship at Princeton University for the 2005-2006 academic year, a MacArthur Fellowship in 2008, and a fellowship at the Radcliffe Institute of Harvard University for the 2011-2012 academic year.

She has received honorary doctorate degrees from Eastern Connecticut State University, Johns Hopkins University, Haverford College, Williams College, the University of Edinburgh, Duke University, Amherst College, Bowdoin College, SOAS University of London, American University, Georgetown University, Yale University, Rhode Island School of Design, Northwestern University, and University of Pennsylvania.

Ms. Adichie has delivered two landmark TED talks – her 2009 TED Talk ”The Danger of A Single Story” and her 2012 TEDx Euston Talk ”We Should All Be Feminists”, which was published as a book in 2014.

Adichie’s work has been translated into over 30 languages. Her first novel, Purple Hibiscus (2003), won the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize; her second novel, Half of a Yellow Sun (2006), won the Orange Prize; and her 2013 novel, Americanah, won the US National Book Critics Circle Award and was named one of The New York Times Top Ten Best Books of 2013. A story from her collection, The Thing Around Your Neck, was awarded the O Henry Prize.

Her other works include Dear Ijeawele, or a Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions, published in March 2017, and Notes On Grief, an essay about losing her father, published in 2021.

A member of both the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Ms. Adichie was named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2015, and in 2017, Fortune Magazine named her one of the World’s 50 Greatest Leaders.

The 2022 NBA Annual General Conference is expected to bring together thought leaders in the areas of justice delivery, technology, economy, politics, judicial reforms, human rights, and rule of law, said Tobenna Erojikwe, Chairman, Technical Committee on Conference Planning (TCCP).

“The aim is to have leading lawyers and thought leaders in the various fields to discuss and harmonise positions on the way forward on building a more effective Bar and a resilient country able to thrive amidst changing global dynamics,” Erojikwe said.

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ACJA: NYESOM-WIKE, OCJ OKOCHA, RIVERS CJ SET FOR BOOK LAUNCH

Prominent Bar Leader and Director in the Rivers State Ministry of Justice, Cordelia Eke will on Wednesday unveil her book on the criminal justice system titled “Administration of Criminal Justice in Nigeria: A Practical Guide.”

Billed to hold at the exquisite Nigerian Bar Association Port Harcourt Branch House by 1:00 pm, the public presentation and launch of the book will hold under the chairmanship of the 19th NBA President, Hon. O. C. J. Okocha SAN, with the Rivers State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor SAN as Chief Host.

The wife of the Rivers State Governor, Her Excellency, Hon. Justice Eberechi Suzette Nyesom-Wike is the Special Guest of Honour while the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Hon. Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi is expected to grace the occasion with members of the bench.

While legal practitioners and law students in advanced programmes are expected to participate in the public presentation and launch, the Book Reviewer is the erudite Nigerian Law School lecturer and prolific writer, Mr. Sylvester Udemezue.

The hybrid event will be preceded by a 10% discount on the cover price for those who pre-order the book online, via Sellar, before the launch date.

The book is a seminal contribution to the study and practice of criminal law in Nigeria. It is also a compass for persons outside the country who wish to navigate through the Nigerian criminal justice system and gain an understanding of how it operates. It is written from a practitioner’s perspective, and is aimed at identifying and addressing practical issues thrown up on a daily basis with a view to improving the level of criminal justice practice and equipping intending practitioners with the necessary tools to enable them have a seamless practice experience.

The author dissects the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) and presents the topics in a reader-friendly manner, with anecdotes from actual courtroom experiences, statutory and judicial authorities, tips for lawyers and suggestions for reforms in certain cases. One of the highlights is the examination of the provisions concerning children in the criminal justice system, whether as victims or offenders.

According to the author, “With over 23 years experience in criminal prosecution and having shouldered various other responsibilities in the sector, I have seen good cases bungled by shoddy investigation by law enforcement agents, prosecutors losing their cases due to lack of attention to detail or non-compliance with the law, Legal Advice wrongly offered, and defence counsel that are unable to take advantage of opportunities in the interest of their clients because they are unaware of legal provisions in their favour. The judiciary is not left out either.”

Eke was admitted to the Nigerian Bar in 1995. She obtained a Master of Laws (LLM) degree in Public International Law from the University of Kent, Canterbury, in the United Kingdom and has practiced law both in the private and public sectors.

She has published several scholarly articles on the criminal justice system in authoritative peer-reviewed journals and was the Editor-in-Chief of the NBA SBL Business Law News Magazine (2007-2010) and the NBA Port Harcourt Branch BarNews (2006 – 2008). She was also the Editor of the African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) Nigeria, Rivers State Branch publication, “Handbook on Widows Rights in Nigeria.”

Eke was a resource person on ACJA at the NBA Annual General Conference (AGC) in 2017 and has presented papers on the subject at various seminars and workshops. She was a Council Member of the NBA Human Rights Institute; Chairman, Prosecution Manual Drafting Committee and Team Lead, Honorable Attorney-General’s Special Legal Advice Decongestion Committee, both in the Rivers State Ministry of Justice, among others. She is also a member of several professional organizations. She is married with children.

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‘I WILL FOSTER WELFARE OF LAWYERS, BOOST YLF FUNDING,’ SAYS ISAAC OGBAH

1ST POINT ON THE MANIFESTO OF ISSAC OMUTA OGBAH, FICMC AS PUBLISHED BY ECNBA ON ITS WEBSITE

“If given the privilege to be the next 3rd Vice President of the NBA, below are some of the aspirations I (ISAAC OMUTA OGBAH) hope to accomplish if elected come July 26, 2022, to wit: I will strive to work with other elected NBA National elected officers as well as NEC members to ensure that the foundation already laid by the past administrations, particularly this present Olumide Akpata led administration regarding the welfare of lawyers is enhanced and improved upon in every way.

“Hence, I sincerely seek the votes of all our learned colleagues in the forthcoming elections scheduled for July, 2022”.

2ND POINT ON THE MANIFESTO OF ISSAC OMUTA OGBAH, FICMC AS PUBLISHED BY ECNBA ON ITS WEBSITE

“Aside ensuring that every branch of the NBA nationwide have established YLF in their branches, I will, with the help of other national officers ensure that all the YLF of the various Branches are functional in every sense of it and the aims and objectives of the YLF are fully accomplished. “.

“Presently there is no outlined funding arrangements for YLF at the branches hence their having to majorly depend on whatever financial assistance they might get from their local branches. Hence I plan to ensure, if elected, that a well worked out plan is put in place wherein a given percentage of funding is allocated to YLF both at a the national and at their respective branch levels that would aid in ensuring that the lofty aspirations that led to the creation of YLF is accomplished in every way possible”.

Mr. Isaac Ogbah is a tested and proven leader over the years. His antecedents attests to it and he will surely see to it that this aspect of his manifesto is fulfilled 100%.

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EDE ASENOGUAN LAUDS NBAWF BAYELSA ON INAUGURAL MEETING

ASENOGUAN OSAMUEDE ISOBOMUWA, CANDIDATE FOR NBA GENERAL SECRETARY GREETS THE NBA WOMEN FORUM, BAYELSA STATE AS THEY CONDUCT THEIR MAIDEN MEETING

Mr. Asenoguan has delivered a goodwill message to the NBA Women Forum, Bayelsa as they conduct their maiden meeting today, 1st July, 2022.

His words:

“The distinguished Chairperson, Executives and Members of the NBA Women Forum, Bayelsa State Chapter,

It gives me great pleasure to have the opportunity of felicitating you on your maiden meeting as a body. Because I know that your chapter houses enormous capacity to achieve greatness beyond comprehension, I am honoured to record my name with you, so that I can boldly beat my chest and say ‘I communed with them when it all started’.

As you conduct today’s meeting, it is my sincere prayer that the blessings and positive energies that come with the new month will abide with your Forum.

I wish you all a resoundingly successful meeting. Happy New Month.

Thank you and God bless.”

Asenoguan Osamuede Isobomuwa
Candidate for the position of General Secretary of the NBA 2022-2024

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WE WILL NOT EXTEND VOTER VERIFICATION – ECNBA

The Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) has foreclosed reopening of the verification process for eligible voters in the forthcoming NBA Elections, CITY LAWYER can authoritatively report.

Some stakeholders including one of the leading candidates for the position of General Secretary, Mr. Desmond Yamah, had called on the committee to extend the exercise to enable some eligible voters who are having challenges to verify their data.

But an unimpeachable source told CITY LAWYER that the verification exercise has been foreclosed, adding that the committee has moved on to the next stage of the electoral process.

Said the source, “No extension. We are in another phase of (verifying) accuracy of phone numbers and emails.”

It is recalled that the committee had in its last notice urged eligible voters to verify their details on the database, saying, “As a matter of urgency and importance, we are enjoined to make out time to get verified to enable us cast our votes at the upcoming National Elections of the NBA. The deadline for the Verification is today 27/6/2022.”

The election of NBA National Officers and representatives to the General Council of he Bar is scheduled to hold on Saturday, July 16, 2022.

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PORT HARCOURT CRISIS: APPEALS C’TE REVERSES SELF, AKPATA WASHES HANDS OFF VERDICT

The Nigerian Bar Association Branch Election Appeals Committee (East) has sensationally reversed itself in a decision disqualifying NBA Port Harcourt chairmanship aspirant, Mr. Viktor Benibo. The committee has now returned Benibo to the ballot in the election which holds tomorrow.

Meanwhile, NBA President, Mr. Olumide Akpata has brushed aside claims that he influenced the decision of the committee, saying he only acted according to the demands of his office.

CITY LAWYER recalls that the committee had disqualified Benibo for allegedly carrying out a campaign of calumny against his only opponent, Mr. Romeo Isokariari, saying: “It is the decision of this Appeals committee that the respondent Victor Benebo is hereby disqualified from contesting for the post of Chairman Port-Harcourt branch.”

In a decision obtained by CITY LAWYER, the 9-member Nnenna Uko-led Appeals Committee further held that “The unpalatable bullying through a campaign of calumny was linked to the respondent and his supporters and so it would be a disservice to the association to allow such odious precedent to show up in our Association without calling it out fully.”

But the committee has now reversed its decision following a petition to it by Benibo. The chairmanship candidate said that the committee was “unanimous” in reversing his disqualification. Benibo told CITY LAWYER that unknown to him, Isokariari was forwarding additional documents to the Appeals Committee after his petition to the committee, adding that the documents were not brought to his notice for his response.

His words: “It was not until around 12 noon or 1 pm yesterday that those documents were made available to me for the first time. As it turned out, a message titled ROMEO ESQUIRE also emanated from the telephone number in question. I believe my opponent contrived the entire scheme to achieve a desired result to wit, have me disqualified.”

He however said that he wrote to the committee and not to Akpata, adding that he never interfaced with the NBA President. Mr. Reginald Ugwuadu, the Director-General of VikBee Campaign Organisation and Integrity Group Media 2022, had stated in a public notice before the reversal that “In the light of the foregoing, Viktor Benibo and his campaign organisation, being law abiding and sticklers for due process, have approached the Appeal Panel for a review of the decision and have also called for the intervention of the National President and NEC, to redress this injustice.”

Isokariari told CITY LAWYER that he was surprised that the Appeals Committee reopened the matter after it had rendered its decision, describing it as “curious.” He noted that the latest Supreme Court decision on the Bayelsa State Governorship Election is clear on the point that the committee became functus officio after its decision, adding that “it cannot sit on appeal on its own decision.”

He also queried the presence of members of the NBA Port Harcourt Branch Electoral Committee and the Branch Chairman among others during the virtual hearing, saying that he “did not think they ought to be there as they are not parties in the matter.”

On the allegation by some critics that the Appeals Committee may have been pressured to review its decision and deliver a specific outcome, the chairmanship candidate said that “I cannot impugn her (Uko’s) character. I will not allude to that or take that to bank.”

Akpata however debunked the allegation that he brought undue influence to bear on the committee to reverse itself due to pressure from some of his allies. He told CITY LAWYER that he merely sent a petition to the Appeals Committee for its attention.

His words: “I did not do anything to influence the process. But I had a responsibility to discharge as NBA President. I received a petition and sent it to Appeals Committee. The members of the appeals committees were carefully chosen. The calibre of people in the Appeals Committee are persons of impeccable character; you dare not tell them what to do.”

On her part, Uko also debunked the allegation of bowing to pressure to upturn the committee’s earlier verdict. She told CITY LAWYER that there was no truth in the claim, saying: “This is a false assumption and almost uncharitable as it does not represent the person and character of the NBA President Olumide Akpata who has worked tirelessly to institute a transparent, effective and well respected Association. Furthermore, it is a disservice to the work our committee has done for anybody to suggest that we may have been teleguided or railroaded into rescinding the Decision.

“May I suggest you request the petitioner or the respondent to furnish you with a copy of the NBA Branch Election Appeals Committee Decision dated 25th June, 2022, the Response to Mr. Viktor Benebo’s request dated 27th June, 2022 for the Appeals Committee to review and rescind the decision and the letter written by the Appeals Committee dated 29th June, 2022. These documents will give you an unbiased assessment of the position. Thank you for your kindness in reaching out to hear from us.”

The branch election holds tomorrow with only the positions of Chairman and Secretary being voted for, as the other posts are unopposed.

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AKWA IBOM AG ENDORSES GADZAMA, AKPABIO FETES HIM

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ATTORNEY-GENERAL, AKWA IBOM STATE ENDORSES JOE-KYARI GADZAMA, SAN AS THE BEST CHOICE FOR THE NBA

During his stay in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN; Hon. Nimi Walson Jack, past general secretary of the NBA; Kunle Ogunba, SAN; Raphael Udoh; Hillary Ojeke and Blessing Eyibio joined members of the NBA, Uyo branch for a sit out. Mr. Uko Essien Udom, SAN (Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Akwa Ibom State) was also present at the sit out which was organized by members of the branch for the Learned Silk.

The leadership and other members of the branch who were at the event welcomed and thanked the Learned Silk for gracing their town with his presence. Past chairmen of the NBA, Uyo branch, Aniekan Akpan and Ekanem Ekanem noted that the Learned Silk is a consummate Bar man who has diligently served the NBA in various capacities. Furthermore, the incumbent chairman of the branch, Ememobong Nicholas remarked that the Bar is in need of a leader who is ready and willing to take the Bar to its final destination. He informed all present that the Learned Silk is the change needed to redeem the Bar and he assured the Learned Silk of his support towards his presidential ambition.

The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Akwa Ibom State who was also at the sit out noted that the Learned Silk is the most qualified candidate in terms of capacity and experience. He emphasized on the fact that the Learned Silk is presently the best choice for the Bar. Mr. Ndifreke Peter, YLF chairman of NBA, Uyo branch; Mrs. Maria Edet, Treasurer of NBA, Uyo branch and other members of the branch were also on ground to receive the Learned Silk.

The Learned Silk lauded the efforts of the branch towards his presidential ambition. He informed all that his presidential ambition was born out of his need to serve the Bar as he owes his success in life to God and the NBA. Also, he noted that in his capacity as the Chairman of the Mentorship Committee of the Body of Benchers, he will keep driving the need for adequate mentorship of young lawyers as it plays a significant role in the advancement of the legal profession.

Hon. Nimi Walson Jack and Kunle Ogunba, SAN urged all present to promote the presidential ambition of the Learned Silk and deliver the NBA presidency to him. They both noted that the Learned has played a great role in championing the affairs of the NBA and as such, it is only necessary that members of the Bar support his presidential ambition.

It was indeed an exciting evening as members were seen with radiant smiles on their faces while interacting amongst themselves and with the Learned Silk.

ANIEDI AKPABIO, ESQ. TREATS CHIEF JOE-KYARI GADZAMA, SAN AND HIS ENTOURAGE TO A FEAST

On Tuesday, June 28, 2022, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN arrived the beautiful city of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State with his entourage comprising of Hon. Nimi Walson Jack, past Secretary General of NBA; Kunle Ogunba, SAN; Raphael Udoh; Blessing Eyibio and Hillary Ayebaifie Ojeke.

Upon his arrival, the renowned Aniedi Akpabio, Esq. and his lovely wife, Mrs. Emem Akpabio heartily welcomed the Learned Silk and his guests to his private residence in Essien Udim LGA. Mr. David Ekpo, chairman of the NBA, Ikot Ekpene branch; Dame Helen Egube; Hon. Akan Udo; Mr. Nkereuwen Akpabio; Mr. Nsikan Ukpong; Ubong Atang, Publicity secretary of the branch and Albert Umoh, YLF secretary of the branch were also present to welcome the Learned Silk at the residence of Aniedi Akpabio, Esq.

The Learned Silk utilized this opportunity to reconnect with his friend and also, express his gratitude to other members of the Bar who have been the foot soldiers piloting and projecting his NBA presidential ambition. Mr. David Ekpo, the chairman of the NBA, Ikot Ekpene branch assured the Learned Silk of his undying support and noted that action plans have been drawn out to ensure that the Bar is delivered to the Learned Silk. While commenting on the good deeds of the Learned Silk, Hon. Akan Udo expressed his allegiance to the Learned Silk.

The Chief Host, Aniedi Akpabio, Esq. noted that the Learned Silk is a credible and detribalized Bar man with a proven track record of excellence. He urged all present to make the right decision by supporting the Learned Silk. Also, Hon. Nimi Walson Jack and Kunle Ogunba, SAN spoke to the integrity and dedication of the Learned Silk. They implored all present to make a smart choice by supporting the Learned Silk as he has been and is still a solid pillar behind activities of the Bar.

In the course of the evening, there were loud chants of “JKNOWNOW” initiated by Kunle Ogunba, SAN and chorused by others present. It was indeed a beautiful evening which came to an end with the Learned Silk and his guests being treated to both local and continental dishes prepared specially by Mrs. Emem Akpabio.

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‘ATTEMPT BY BODY OF BENCHERS TO CONTROL NBA WILL SPELL DOOM,’ SAYS TAIDI

ATTEMPT BY THE BODY OF BENCHERS TO CONTROL THE NBA THROUGH THE BACKDOOR; A RECIPE FOR UTTER CHAOS

By Jonathan Gunu Taidi

The proposed amendment to the timeworn Legal Practitioners Act came as soothing news to progressive minds within the bar; finally we were going to do away with those inhibiting provisions which have outlived their usefulness.

Our joy was however cut short by the shocking revelation that the pristine bill intended for the National Assembly’s passage into law had been doctored with a view to circumventing, clandestinely, the sacrosanct powers and authority of the NBA. Some powers that be within the Body of Benchers had surreptitiously inserted a clause in the said bill, manifestly tampering with the descriptive standpoint of the NBA. The smuggled provision describes the NBA as follows:

“The Registered Trustees of the Nigerian Bar Association, and any other body incorporated for the governance and management of the Legal Profession”

Meanwhile, in the original bill the “NBA” was simply defined as the “Nigerian Bar Association”. The way it has always been.

This attempt by the Body of Benchers to hoodwink the NBA and forcefully take control of the NBA by doctoring the letters of the law is to say the least evil, by every standard. I make bold to state that this attempted coup is not unconnected to the emergence of a non- SAN as president of the NBA. Apparently, many oxen that were gored as a result, as well as sundry deflated bloated egos, remain wounded and unforgiving. This is an attempt to hold lawyers to ransom so that whenever certain powers-that-be are dissatisfied with the outcome of any NBA election, they can easily invoke this very divisive provision.

It is a recipe for anarchy, a foundation for complete uncertainty and distortion of established practices within the bar. It is mind-boggling trying to imagine a scenario where the doctored bill is passed into law and a furious NBA protests that same does not represent what was sent to the National Assembly even as the overlords within the Body of Benchers insists on the flawed bill – effectively dragging the legal profession to utter disrepute.

My question is; where would such an imbroglio leave young lawyers who are still trying to gain their footing in the profession, if they get caught up in such a web of authority tussle between the NBA and the Body of Benchers? Indeed, the possible number of bizarre eventualities that will confront us, where this evil provision to sail through, are endless. It is a good thing that the fraud was discovered and nipped in the bud.

May we never see the day where the collective will and progress of a collection of learned and noble minds are sacrificed on the altar of selfish and egoistic practices.

Long live the NBA.

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FUNMI ADEOGUN PLEDGES 10% REMITTANCE TO BRANCHES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

INCREASE OF N1.5 BILLION CASH COLLATERAL TO N3 BILLION

AS THE NATIONAL TREASURER FUNMI ADEOGUN PLEDGES TO ADVOCATE FOR AN INCREASE TO N3BILLION THE N1.5 BILLION CASH COLLATERAL TO ENABLE LAWYERS ACCESS N4M CREDIT FACILITY INSTEAD OF THE CURRENT N2M CREDIT FACILITY

VOTE ! VOTE!! VOTE!!! ADEOGUN FUNMILOLA OLUWATOSIN AS YOUR TREASURER
JULY 16, 2022
# Financial Prudence of the Bar

10% REMITTANCE TO ALL BRANCHES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVITIES

FUNMI ADEOGUN PLEDGES TO ADVOCATE FOR 10% REMITTANCE TO ALL BRANCHES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVITIES. VOTE ADEOGUN FUNMILOLA OLUWATOSIN FOR TREASURER.# FINANCIAL PRUDENCE OF THE BAR

‘ISAAC OGBAH IS PASSIONATE ABOUT YOUNG LAWYERS’ WELFARE,’ SAYS CHRISTIANA DADA

I Mrs Christiana Dada Endorse Isaac Omuta Ogbah as the best candidate for the post of the 3rd vice president of NBA.

I have known Isaac Omuta Ogbah for well over 3 years and when I just joined NBA Ota branch in 2019, he Isaac Ogbah was still the chairman of the branch.

Isaac Ogbah is a good, credible and detribalized leader who passionately contributed to the welfare of the Young lawyers and elderly lawyers alike.

Isaac Ogbah has a great passion for leadership.

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CLEMENT CHUKWUEMEKA UNVEILS CAMPAIGN VIDEO

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Mr. Clement Ugo Chukwuemeka (Democrat), the immediate past Chairman of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Bwari Branch, Abuja, the sui generis Bar Leader and a candidate for the office of NBA 2nd Vice President in the forthcoming National NBA Election 2022, has launched his core 2 mandates video manifesto in a superb and apt manner.

Click here to watch: https://fb.watch/dYmNMmc5Fk/

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‘A WOMAN OF ZEAL AND INTEGRITY, AMANDA ASAGBA MADE AWLA HOUSEHOLD NAME,’ SAYS FALILAT

Distinguished Learned Silks, Erudite Learned Seniors and my Esteemed Learned Colleagues,

Please kindly support and vote Amanda Demechi- Asagba for NBA 3rd Vice President.

Amanda Asagba is a woman of character and integrity and an excellent team player. Her popular slang: “No excuse for failure- get the job done.”

I have served with her in AWLA Nigeria as AWLA Kwara State Coordinator for 4 years and I’ve found her to be an excellent leader, very passionate, productive and impactive. She’s a visionary leader and a go-getter. She leads by example, a servant-leader per excellence. She made AWLA a household name – walking the talk. She is a workaholic and very result oriented.

A vote for Amanda Asagba is a Vote for Excellence!!!

Awlan Falilat Orire

AWLA Kwara State COORDINATOR and Treasurer AWLA Nigeria

FEATURED PHOTO: Hon. Justice Harriman of the Delta State High Court, a colleague and Amanda Asagba at NBA Effurun Branch AGM, Elections, Commissioning of their Bar Centre and Swearing-in of their New Exco on 26/6/2022

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‘IN CLEMENT CHUKWUEMEKA YOU’LL FIND A TRUE LEADER,’ SAYS MOHAMMED

CLEMENT UGO CHUKWUEMEKA: A MAN OF IMPECCABLE CHARACTER WORTHY TO BE ENTRUSTED WITH LEADERSHIP ROLE

My first encounter with Mr. Clement was at MOHAMMED NDARANI MOHAMMED SAN & CO., SOLACE LAW CHAMBERS, ABUJA. Precisely on the 18th, Day of April, 2022. The occasion was a courtesy visit to Learned Silk, MOHAMMED NDARANI MOHAMMED SAN, principal partner of NDARANI SAN & CO SOLACE LAW CHAMBERS ABUJA.

In my wildest dreams, I thought seeing the Learned Silk will not be a walk in the park. Lo and behold, the presence of Mr. Clement demystified the whole process and eliminated the protocol that would have caused much delay.

Mr. Clement engaged us in conversation. I quickly, on behalf of my colleagues, laid bare the reasons for our visit which was to intimate the learned Silk of the resolution by the National Association of Niger State Law Students (Naniglaws) NHQ to organize a national moot competition in his honor wherein States within the North Central region of Benue, Plateau, Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi and Niger will participate.

Mr. Clement Ugo Esq. played a significant role that saw to the huge success of the national moot competition.

All through the period of preparations to the event, Mr. Clement demonstrated the qualities of a leader – honesty, tolerance and selflessness.

In Mr. Clement you will find all a leader needs to propel any organisation/association.

It is my wish that people believe and entrust him with leadership position and I urge all lawyers, especially young lawyers, to support him by voting him as the next 2nd Vice President of NBA.

MOHAMMED AWWAL,
NATIONAL PRESIDENT, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NIGER STATE LAW STUDENTS (NANIGLAWS) NHQ.

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‘ISAAC OGBAH IS A MAN OF CHARACTER,’ SAYS NWAMAKA

When knowledge transcends merely knowing to emotional intelligence, its application forms the character of a person.

For several years, I have watched Isaac Ogbah, FICMC live this character effortlessly because he believes in the efficacy of “a bundle of many broomsticks” working for the same goal.

If given your mandate as the 3rd Vice-President of the Nigerian Bar Association, we all will be lending our voices to the strength of oneness and collective growth.

I am Nwamaka Lilian Anyaegbunam and I stand with Isaac Ogbah, FICMC.

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NBA APPEALS C’TE DISQUALIFIES PORT HARCOURT CHAIR ASPIRANT

The Nigerian Bar Association Branch Election Appeals Committee (East) has disqualified NBA Port Harcourt chairmanship aspirant, Mr. Viktor Benebo, paving the way for his erstwhile opponent, Mr. Romeo Isokariari to emerge unopposed as the branch chairman.

In a decision obtained by CITY LAWYER, the 9-member Nnenna Uko-led Appeals Committee upheld the contention of Isokariari that Benebo and his supporters carried out a campaign of calumny against him, saying: “It is the decision of this Appeals committee that the respondent Victor Benebo is hereby disqualified from contesting for the post of Chairman Port-Harcourt branch.

“The branch Electoral committee is hereby directed to remove the name of Victor Benebo on the list of those qualified to contest as chairman.”

The committee held that “The unpalatable bullying through a campaign of calumny was linked to the respondent and his supporters and so it would be a disservice to the association to allow such odious precedent to show up in our Association without calling it out fully.”

According to the Appeals Committee, “The Appeals Committee frowns at the campaign of calumny carried out against the petitioner. This attitude does not represent the noble ideals of the Nigerian Bar Association. Every member or aspirant to serve in an elective position has the right to be heard or considered without damaging their reputation or robbing them of their self-respect.”

It also threw out the decision of the Branch Electoral Committee which held that Isokariari’s petition was time barred.

Below is the full text of the decision.

APPEAL_PH branch

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‘LAWYERS WILL GET N4M LOAN UNDER MY WATCH,’ SAYS FUNMI ADEOGUN

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AS THE NATIONAL TREASURER FUNMI ADEOGUN PLEDGES TO ADVOCATE FOR AN INCREASE TO N3 BILLION THE N1.5 BILLION CASH COLLATERAL TO ENABLE LAWYERS ACCESS N4M CREDIT FACILITY INSTEAD OF THE CURRENT N2M CREDIT FACILITY

VOTE ! VOTE!! VOTE!!! ADEOGUN FUNMILOLA OLUWATOSIN AS YOUR TREASURER
JULY 16, 2022

# Financial Prudence of the Bar

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‘YOU ARE ONE OF US,’ NBA MINNA CHAIR EXTOLS GADZAMA

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JOE-KYARI GADZAMA, SAN HOSTED TO LUNCH TREAT BY THE NBA MINNA BRANCH

On Monday, June 20, 2022 the Learned Silk Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN and his entourage including Mr. Mohammed Monguno, (Former Attorney-General, Borno State, Former Chairman NBA Maiduguri), Rt. Hon. Adamu Usman, (Former Attorney-General, Niger State and Former Speaker Niger State House of Assembly), Chief Oluwale, Mr. Sunusi Musa, Mr. Nasiru Usman (Chairman, NBA YLF), Mr. A.H Mohammed, Mr. Mark Chidi Agbo, (Junior Partner, J-K Gadzama, LLP), Rashidat Obamojure, Esq. (Senior Associate, J-K Gadzama, LLP, Chairperson, J-K Gadzama LLP Women’s Group), Mr. Hassan Sheriff (Associate J-K Gadzama, LLP) Miss Farida Lanre-Ipinmisho (Counsel, J-K Gadzama LLP), Miss Magai Magaji Aji (Counsel, J-K Gadzama LLP), Miss Rachel Jonathan and Mr. Anthony Ibe paid a courtesy visit to the NBA Minna Branch and had a sit-out session with Young Lawyers, Members and Executives, and FIDA Members at the NBA Minna Branch.

The opening remarks were rendered by Mr. Mohammed Waziri, (Chairman Elect of NBA Minna Branch). In his address the Chairman Elect welcomed the Learned Silk, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN and his entourage. He commended the impeccable personality of the Learned Silk, saying that the Learned Silk has remained a true Patriot of the Nigerian Bar and had come not just as a visitor but as one of them to share his ideas with the NBA Minna Branch.

Thereafter, he ceded the floor to the anchor who introduced Mr. Mohammed Monguno to address the attendees. Mr. Mohammed Monguno speaking passionately about the Learned Silk Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN said he had known the Learned Silk for a long time; since they were students. He said, “I have known Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN and I still know him. He is someone who is resolute hardworking and God-fearing. I believe he can take the NBA to greater heights because I have watched him through the help of God advance his career from the lowest point without the advantage of a silver spoon to the peak of professional achievements. That is why I can speak on his behalf. I urge you all to give him your utmost support”.

Addressing the attendees, Mr. Mark referred to the Learned Silk as one who was not just interested in the professional growth of lawyers under his employment but was also concerned about personal development. He said, the Learned Silk had overtime ensured that his Counsel in the office were sponsored from time to time to take several certifications. He also referred to the Learned Silk as a quintessential Bar Patriot and a father not just to his biological children but his professional children.

Rashidat Obamojure, Esq. buttressed the Learned Silk’s ingenuity and fairness in handling issues in the office, (J-K Gadzama LLP). She described the Learned Silk as one who was fair to all regardless of religion, tribe or gender. According to her, about 65% of the Counsel in his office were female lawyers and the office had a women’s group known as Women’s Group of J-K Gadzama LLP. She urged the members of FIDA to support the Learned Silk in charting the course of the NBA.

Rt. Hon. Adamu Usman addressing the attendees, referred to J-K Gadzama, SAN as a true friend who always provided assistance when beckoned on. He recounted how he had been assisted several times by the Learned Silk. In his words, “J-K Gadzama, SAN is someone you all can trust and I believe he is most qualified for the job”.

Finally, the Learned addressed the attendees thanking them for their patience and kind gesture in hosting and accepting him as one of them. He said the meeting was not one for many speeches and as such he would adopt his manifesto and curriculum vitae as uploaded and shared on the website gadzama.com whilst mentioning a few things. He explained that there were no constraints on his ability to serve having amassed several achievements and gained experience through relentless service to the Nigerian Bar. In his words, “…the Nigerian Bar made me, I want reciprocate by serving the Bar in the highest possible capacity, give back to my colleagues and take the Nigerian Bar to higher heights by implementing new initiatives while continuing the good work of Mr. Olumide Akpata”. He thanked the audience for their rapt attention and prayed for God’s blessings for the Nigerian Bar.

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GADZAMA HAILS NBA BARNAWA FOR ACCEPTING HIM

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JOE-KYARI GADZAMA SAN ALONGSIDE EMINENT ENTOURAGE ATTENDS NBA BARNAWA 2022 LAW WEEK, DELIVERS GOODWILL MESSAGE AT THE OPENING CEREMONY

On Monday, June 20, 2022, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN attended the Opening Ceremony of the NBA Barnawa Branch (Model Branch) 2022 Annual Law Week, themed: Understanding the Electoral Act, 2022, held at the Jay Hiltin Hotel, 37 Libya Street, Barnawa, Kaduna State.

The Chairman of the Opening Ceremony was Muhammad Tukur Muazu Aliyu, the Acting Chief Judge of Kaduna State. Chief Gadzama delivered a Goodwill Message immediately after the Welcome Address by the Chairman of the Branch, Mr. Abdullahi Yahaya SAN.

Chief Gadzama appreciated the Branch for accepting him, and further commended the theme for the Law Week “Understanding the Electoral Act, 2022” as being very apt and relevant, considering the electioneering period the country is presently in and the attendant intrigues that come with it.

Accompanying Chief Gadzama to the NBA Barnawa Branch 2022 Law Week were Mr Mohammed Mongonu, the former Attorney-General of Borno State and Former Chairman Maiduguri Branch, Senior Lawyer Sunusi Musa of NBA Kano Branch, Hassan Sherif Esq of the NBA Abuja Branch, and an active member of the NBA SPIDEL and majority leader of the Democracy Africa Youth Parliament, Mr. Nasir Saidu Esq.

From the NBA Suleja Branch were Mr. Muhammad Hassan Adamu Esq, Mr Nasiru Usman Esq (YLF Chairman NBA Suleja Branch), Sagir Salisu Esq, and Abraham Favour Esq from the NBA Minna Branch. There was also Jummai Musa Esq of the NBA Kaduna Branch amongst a host of others.

Present at the event were the Hon. Justice A. M Talba JCA of the Court of Appeal, Kaduna Division. Hon Justice Abdulrahman Umar Abubakar, the Grand Khadi Kaduna State Sharia Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Danlami Garba, the President, Customary Court of Appeal, Kaduna State. And the representative of the Keynote Speaker, Mr. Elisah Kurah, SAN amongst a host of other eminent personalities.

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‘SULEJA FRIENDS OF JK’ HOST GADZAMA TO LUNCH

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SULEJA FRIENDS OF GADZAMA HOST CHIEF JOE-KYARI GADZAMA SAN AND ENTOURAGE TO AN INTERACTIVE LUNCH SIT-OUT

On June 19, 2022, Suleja Friends of Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN hosted Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN and members of his entourage to lunch at Yankee’s Hotel, Suleja, Niger State. This afforded an interactive platform between members of the NBA-Suleja Branch, the Young Lawyer Forum (YLF) of the NBA Suleja Branch and the Niger Chapter of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) all on the one hand, and the ever amiable Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN and members of his entourage,m on the other hand, at the Yankee’s Hotel, Suleja, Niger State.

The Learned Silk had amongst his entourage, Mr. Muhammad Mongonu, the former Chairman NBA Maiduguri Branch and Former Attorney-General of Borno State, Mr. Sanusi Musa Esq, the Senior Lawyer, Mr, Nasir Saidu and Mr Hassan Sherif, Esq, amongst a host of others.

Speaking at the event organised in honour of Chief Gadzama, Mr Mohammed Tanko Zakari, a Bar leader of the NBA Suleja Branch welcomed the Learned Silk. Mr. E U Iorna, a former NEC Member for the NBA Suleja Branch, offered the opening prayer.

Speaking further during his welcome remarks, Mr. Mohammed Tanko Zakari noted that the Learned Silk is well represented in the Branch and that there was no doubt that “J-K is a household name and the right candidate to lead the Bar”. He emphasized that the Learned Silk was not at the Branch for the campaign but for an interactive session. He concluded that “With J-K, NBA Suleja is in safer hand”.

Thereafter the Learned Silk introduced the members of his entourage which included the Former Chairman NBA Maiduguri Branch and Attorney-General of Borno State, Mr. Muhammed Monguno Esq, Senior Lawyer and Lead Coordinator, Northwest, Vox Populi Foundation, Mr Sanusi Musa Esq and Mr. Hassan Sherif, Esq amongst others.

Speaking to the members of the NBA- Suleja Branch, Mr. Mohammed Mongonu, Esq, the Former Attorney General of Borno State narrated that the Learned Silk’s several selfless instances of service to the bar. He stated that Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN is a man who stands for fairness, and professional excellence and was supremely ready to serve the Bar. He further stated that the Learned Silk is recognized and honoured in all parts of Nigeria; in the Western part as the Bobajiro of Akure Kingdom, in his hometown as the Sardauna of Uba, And more recently as the Shettima of Borno, and in the Eastern region as the Okwuluora of Ukpo. He further stated that the Learned Silk has been recognized even by the Federal Republic of Nigeria having been honoured with the title of OFR and MFR and that the Learned Silk’s accomplishments and qualifications are unquestionable, same as his unwavering commitment to the development of the legal profession.

Mr. Sanusi Musa urged the members of the NBA Suleja Branch to “follow person wey sabi road” that of all candidates, “na J-K sabi road pass” and that his antecedents speak for him. Mr. Sanusi noted that at such a critical time as this, the NBA cannot afford to have leaders that do not know what Bar leadership is all about.

Also addressing the gathering, Mr. A. M Idris, the former Chairman of NBA Suleja Branch noted that “the best man for the job now …is J-K “. E.U Iorna, described the Learned Silk as an “Abraham Lincoln” and “John Cena”, due to his never-say-die attitude, doggedness and tireless nature.

Mr. Ibrahim Bako, a chairmanship candidate for the NBA Suleja, noted that people should not catapult themselves into positions of authority without adequate and necessary preparations. He stated that Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN’s antecedents show that he is indeed a prepared candidate. He passionately noted that “we must look at pedigree, in 2016, when I was the NBA Suleja Branch Secretary, J-K requested that the NBA Suleja Branch send 10 lawyers for mentorship ” this according to Mr. Bawa shows that Chief Gadzama is a mentor, adequately prepared to take up the role of leadership. “If you want a Bar you will be proud of, vote for a prepared candidate, J-K Gadzama is a prepared candidate” he concluded.

A representative of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Niger Branch, Sadiya Muhammed spoke, praising the Learned Silk for his efforts and strides. Mrs Fatimah Muhammed, a member of the NBA Suleja Branch and FIDA stated that she was privileged to read the Learned Silk’s manifesto, especially the part that pertains to the remuneration for young lawyers, she appreciated the learned silk for making the young lawyers a priority,

Mr. Buhari Saidu Adamu, also of the NBA Suleja Branch noted that “J-K is not only ready to lead the Bar, but lead the Bar successfully and competently”. And that the members of the NBA- Suleja Branch will kowtow and vote for the Learned Silk.

The Vote of Thanks was given by an active member of the NBA SPIDEL and majority leader of Democracy Africa Youth Parliament, Mr. Nasir Saidu, who appreciated M. T Zakari And the NBA Suleja Branch, the YLF NBA Suleja Branch, for finding J-K worthy. Mr Muhammed Auwal thereafter offered the closing prayer.

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FUNMI ADEOGUN ON FINANCIAL INVESTMENT:THE THREE SERVANTS (PT. 21)

ADEOGUN, FUNMILOLA OLUWATOSIN LECTURES ON FINANCIAL INVESTMENT TITLED THE THREE SERVANTS ( Part 21)

Remember the lesson in part 20 is Don’t bury your Assets.

It should be noted that the money that is given to the servants is not their own. The money they earn with the capital is not theirs to keep. The servants are only stewards of the master’s investment, and it is the quality of their stewardship that the master seeks to measure.

We should maximize the use of our talents not for our own selfish purposes, but to honour the master. We know that we work in a fallen world. Because of the curse of sin, our work will be difficult. But we should feel satisfaction and joy from doing our best with what master has given us in the place where his providence puts us, seeking to succeed in order to honour him.

Lesson: THE THREE SERVANTS are only stewards of the master’s investment

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* Business and Technology (BT)
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‘WELFARE OF YOUNG LAWYERS MY TOP PRIORITY,’ SAYS GADZAMA

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“THE WELFARE OF YOUNG LAWYERS IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE TO ME” JOE-KYARI GADZAMA SAN DECLARES IN HIS MANIFESTO VYING FOR THE OFFICE OF THE NBA PRESIDENT

On Friday, June 17, 2022, the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) unveiled the manifesto of Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN who is contesting for the office of the NBA President in the forthcoming elections.

The Foundation of the Learned Silk’s manifesto is continuity and innovation. It encapsulates the eminent silk’s vision to take the Nigerian Bar Association to the next level. A level of greatness, effectiveness, transparency and accountability. Some of the Learned Silk’s intentions for the bar as contained in his manifesto are:

1. Improving young lawyers’ remuneration;

2. Inclusion of the Chairman of the Young Lawyers Forum as a NEC Member;

3. Mentorship for Young Lawyers;

4. Improving Lawyers’ Entitlements by Paying Practising Fees;

5. Stopping the Infiltration of the Legal Profession by Non-Lawyers;

6. Ensuring the Security of Lawyers;

7. Improving Lawyers’ Access to Finance;

8. Inclusion of Corporate/ In House Counsel in Affairs of the NBA;

9. Creating an education fund for lawyers;

10. Improving the Welfare of Law Teachers;

11. Improving the Welfare of Law Officers;

12. Ensuring Speedy Dispensation of Justice;

13. Promoting a Tech-Savvy Judiciary;

14. Protecting the Interest of Lawyers with Special Needs;

15. Sexual and Gender-Based Violence/ Promotion of Gender Balance;

16. Ensuring Electoral Reforms; and

17. Promotion of Public Interest Litigation.

Indeed, it is evident that the Learned Silk’s administration will lead to an all-inclusive bar wherein the legal profession and its members will thrive.

For more information please visit https://gadzama.com/

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