Mr. Johnson Amaechi  (MCIArb, UK; ABR) has been named the 2024 recipient of the prestigious “Tare Yeri Award for Selfless Service to the NBA-SBL,” an annual award to commemorate the selfless life that the late Tare Yeri lived towards actualising the goals and objectives of the Nigerian Bar Association-Section on Business Law.

Johnson was recognised for his dedication, selfless contributions, and unwavering commitment towards the development of NBA-SBL, especially as regards the Section’s annual conference.

His involvement in the planning of the Annual Business law conferences over the last three years has been a major factor in the success of conference, adjudged as a remarkable gathering of business lawyers within and outside Nigeria.

Amaechi is the immediate past Chairperson of the Logistics and Entertainment Sub-Committee of the Conference Planning Committee during the recently concluded NBA-SBL 18th International Annual Business Law Conference which held at the Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja. The conference coincided with the 20th anniversary celebration of the section.

The award was presented to Amaechi by the Chairman of NBA-SBL, Dr. Adeoye Adefulu during the 18th NBA-SBL Annual Conference.

The Tare Yeri Award honours dedication, selfless contribution, and unwavering commitment towards the development of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law.

Tare Yeri was a vibrant and selfless young woman whose life was devoted to God and to others. She was a long-standing and committed member of the NBA-SBL who served in various capacities under every Council of the Section since its inception and contributed immensely to its growth and development.

Following her untimely demise on Saturday, 22nd April, 2017, the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL) instituted an annual award in her honour. Tare played very critical roles in the planning of all ten editions of the NBA-SBL Annual Business Law Conference, and prior to her demise, contributed hugely to the success story of the NBA-SBL.