INAUGURATION

NBA PORT HARCOURT INAUGURATES VICTOR ENEBELI, OTHERS AS YLF EXCO

Dr. Victor Enebeli has been inaugurated alongside other young lawyers to spearhead the Executive Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Port Harcourt Young Lawyers Forum (YLF).

The inauguration ceremony was performed today by the Branch Chairman, Mr. Viktor Benibo. In attendance were members of the Branch Executive Committee among others.

Aside from Enebeli who is the Chairman of the forum, other members of the Executive Committee are:

Ledua Zoe-Akekue, Esq. (Vice Chairman)

Ellen Altraide, Esq. (Secretary)

Ajemina Lawson – Jack, Esq. (Assistant Secretary)

Timothy Clement, Esq. (Publicity Secretary)

Tamunokuro Akuro George, Esq. (Treasurer)

Precious Umoroye Abi, Esq. (Financial Secretary)

Adokiye T. Irisominabo, Esq. (Provost)

Confidence Nwoka, Esq. (Welfare Secretary)

 

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NBA KADUNA BRANCH HAILS MAIKYAU ON INAUGURATION

The Executive and Members of the Nigerian Bar Association, Kaduna Branch heartily felicitates with Yakubu Chinoko Maikyau, SAN FCIArb on his assumption of office as the 31st President of the Nigerian Bar Association. 

The Branch also congratulates the Members of the Executive led by Yakubu Chinoko Maikyau, SAN FCIArb who have also assumed their various offices.

It is our wish and prayer that the ideals of the Nigerian Bar Association of promoting the rule of law and speaking truth to power should be continued.

We are indeed gratified that the President of the NBA has on numerous occasions stated that this administration shall continue with the innovative and welfarist programmes of the immediate past Executive. We hope and pray that this shall be continued, together with the new programmes to be introduced. 

We pray for the success of the administration and assure the 31st President of the NBA that Kaduna Branch shall continue to support him and his administration as the Branch did during the recently concluded election.

Thank you,

M. T. Mohammed, ACIArb, LLM

Chairman

AFAM OSIGWE LEADS MAIKYAU’S TRANSITION COMMITTEE

Former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) General Secretary, Mazi Afam Osigwe has become one of the first appointees of NBA President-elect, Mr. Yakubu Maikyau SAN.

Osigwe is among the 17-member Transition Implementation Committee (TIC) unveiled today by Maikyau in preparation for his assumption of office as substantive NBA President.

A statement signed by Maikyau noted that the committee is in “furtherance of the forthcoming inauguration of the newly elected National Executive Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the need for a seamless handover.”

CITY LAWYER gathered from unimpeachable sources that Maikyau held his first meeting with members of the incoming National Executive Committee on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 on the eve of the Annual NBA-SPIDEL Conference. He had promised to run an all-inclusive administration, even as he urged the incoming National Officers to proffer ideas towards success of the regime.

Another meeting held afterwards, with First Vice President Linda Bala presiding, as Maikyau was away to Kano for the burial of deceased senior lawyer, Nassir Abdu Dangiri SAN.

Below is the full text of the statement issued by NBA Publicity Secretary-elect, Mr. Habeeb Lawal.

NOTICE OF CONSTITUTION OF TRANSITION IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE BY THE NBA PRESIDENT-ELECT

In furtherance of the forthcoming inauguration of the newly elected National Executive Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the need for a seamless handover, I have constituted a Transition Implementation Committee (TIC) to assist in the transition process.

Members of the Transition Implementation Committee (TIC) include:
1) Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN
2) Yemi Akangbe
3) Abdul Mohammed, SAN
4) Alhaji Salman Salman
5) Aminu Sani Gadanya
6) Augustine Nwabueze Eseagu
7) Abdulwasiu Alfa
8) Laura Alakija
9) Folarin Aluko
10) Barbara Omosun
11) Aisha M. Hassan
12) Chinaecherem Nwaubani
13) Paul Daudu
14) Isah Abubakar Aliyu
15) Olabamiji Adeyeye
16) Mohammed Adelodun
17) Kola Omotinugbon

I thank these distinguished ladies and gentlemen for accepting to serve on this Committee. I have absolute confidence in their capacity to discharge this task with the requisite dedication and excellence.

Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, SAN, FCIArb, FICMC
President-elect, NBA

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  • Jan 21, 2022
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NBA ELECTION: AKPATA TO INAUGURATE COMMITTEE ON MONDAY

Barring any last-minute hitch, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Mr. Olumide Akpata will on Monday inaugurate the newly appointed Electoral Committee of the NBA (ECNBA).

An impeccable source who is familiar with the matter told CITY LAWYER that the inauguration which was originally scheduled to hold at NBA House by 12 noon will now hold same day at 3:30 pm.

The inauguration will set the stage for frenzied politicking towards the eagerly awaited 2022 NBA National Elections. The presidential election will see only candidates from the Northern Zone slugging it out for the coveted seat, going by the zoning arrangement built into the NBA Constitution (as amended).

Akpata had at the last NBA National Executive Committee (NBA-NEC) quarterly meeting in Abeokuta announced the appointment of members of the Electoral Committee to conduct the 2022 National Officers election.

Many political pundits have hailed Akpata on the appointment of Akintunde to spearhead the election, saying it signposts a commitment towards a free and transparent election. Akintunde was a longstanding Chairman of several NBA Lagos Branch electoral committees which conducted rancour-free elections to the admiration of members. A source told CITY LAWYER that he was in the running to conduct the last controversial NBA National Elections but was side-stepped at the last minute.

Other members of the Committee are Mabel Ekeke, Secretary; firebrand human rights activist, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu; former NBA Treasurer, Aisha Ado-Abdulahi and leading ICT expert, Mr. Basil Udotai.

It is recalled that especially since 2012, NBA National Election have limped from one controversy to another, thereby compromising NBA’s standing towards combating electoral misfeasance in Nigeria.

Akpata had in his inaugural address said: “It is for this reason that I immediately constituted an Electoral Audit and Reforms Committee headed by Ayo Akintunde SAN to audit our 2016, 2018 and 2020 elections and to recommend reforms for our electoral systems and processes.

“For me, two things stand out. The first is the need to audit the election that led to our emergence, but which was also characterised by certain glitches that should not be associated with a foremost professional association like ours.”

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  • Dec 23, 2021
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BRIPAN TO PARTNER CAC, OTHERS FOR BETTER SERVICES

The Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN) says it is poised to bolster its engagement with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for improved service delivery.

The newly sworn-in President of BRIPAN, Mr. Ayodele Akintunde, SAN, made the remark during the inauguration of the 2022-2023 executive members in Lagos.

Akintunde assured that the new leadership would continue to constructively engage with the regulatory agencies to ensure better synergy in the interest of its members and the country. “These engagements will help improve the customer experience of our members at the CAC and their overall experience when handling insolvency matters in the Federal High Court,” he said.

He stressed that strategic collaborations and partnerships would be the focus of the new leadership, saying: “In the past, we have partnered with the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) and Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC).

“We have also partnered with the INSOL International (International Association of Restructuring, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Professionals), Africa Roundtable, Developmental Agencies and even CAC in the areas of training and policy development in the insolvency space in Nigeria and Africa.

“The new exco will continue to forge better relationships with these organisations as well as with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) which most of our members belong to.”

According to Akintunde, “The recognition of BRIPAN as the foremost body of business rescue and insolvency professionals in Nigeria by Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020 has thrust a lot of responsibility on us and we must continue to improve the theory and practice of insolvency.

“We should jealously guard our recognition as the best trainers of insolvency professionals in Nigeria. We must all work to consolidate this milestone achievement by making BRIPAN stronger, more effective and more responsive in the business rescue and insolvency space in Nigeria.”

He said BRIPAN would not rest on its oars but will continue to engage key stakeholders such as the judiciary, CAC and SEC to facilitate the requisite reforms.

CITY LAWYER recalls that Akintunde, who took over from Prof. Fidelis Oditah, SAN as the 10th BRIPAN president is expected to be in the saddle for the next two years.

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  • Oct 28, 2021
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GADZAMA TO CHAIR ENVIRONMENTAL LAWYERS’ FORUM LAUNCH

The Association of Environmental Lawyers of Nigeria (AELN) will hold its inauguration of Chapters/Clubs today at 3 pm at the Faculty of Law Auditorium, Rivers State University.

The event, billed to be attended by the cream of environmental law practitioners, will be chaired by Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN, who is also the Chairman of the Advisory Council of the association.

The ceremony will feature a number of programmes including the inauguration of Chapters/Clubs, Seminars and panel discussion on plastic waste management, launching of waste collection bins, tree planting exercise, and recognition/awards.

Among those expected at the event are Prof. N. S. Okogbule, Vice Chancellor, Rivers State University who is the Special Guest of Honour; Prof. O. V. C. Okene, Dean of Law, Rivers State University and Dr. S. C. Dike, president of the association.

The event is scheduled to start immediately after the Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Meeting.

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• TRANSPARENCY. ACCOUNTABILITY OUR WATCHWORDS

Mr. Paul Usoro SAN was today sworn in as the 28th President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) at a colourful ceremony in Abuja. Continue Reading

PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION: Usoro, Obi Okafor Camps in Cat and Mouse Game

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There are strong indications that the camp of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President-elect, Mr. Paul Usoro SAN may have engaged in a hirewire cat-and-mouse game to forestall any last-ditch moves by defeated NBA presidential candidate, Chief Arthur Obi Okafor SAN to truncate the inauguration ceremony scheduled for today. Continue Reading