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THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION IN NIGERIA ENDORSES THE MULTIPLICITY OF LAW SOCIETIES AND BAR ASSOCIATIONS IN NIGERIA AND AFRICA

The Executive Secretary of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu SAN has endorsed the multiplicity of law societies and bar associations in Nigeria and Africa.

The endorsement, which was supported by other bar leaders present at the event, was made during the commentary session immediately after Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN presented a paper on the topic; “The Rights to Peaceful Assembly and Association and the Roles of Law Societies and Bar Associations in Africa.”

The occasion was the Human Rights Session of the recent 2024 African Bar Association Annual Conference held at the Old Wing Building, Mulungushi International Conference Center in Lusaka, Zambia.

According to Ojukwu, multiple law societies if allowed in a country like Nigeria will promote healthy competition and the re-birth of brilliant ideas.

The session, which was intellectually engaging, was chaired by the Honourable Chief Justice of Zambia, Dr. Mumba Malila, SC who was ably represented by Ms. Mungowe Matakala. The session had other speakers including Mr. Charlse Khira and was moderated by Ms. Ugoji Eze.

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