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EXCLUSIVE: WOMEN AFFAIRS MINISTER WADES INTO UDUAK’S JUNGLE JUSTICE SAGA

The Minister for Women Affairs, Mrs. Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye has waded into the case of embattled young lawyer, Ms. Uduak Adams who was nearly lynched by an irate mob in Surulere, Lagos over a false alarm that she kidnapped a child.

Following the report by CITY LAWYER on Uduak’s plight, top aides of the minister reached out to the blog on the matter.

A senior lawyer, Ohanenye told CITY LAWYER that she was saddened by Uduak’s plight, adding that “We are interested in seeing that justice is done in the matter.”

It is recalled that the minister had recently waded into the allegations of sexual harassment levelled against Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL), vowing that anyone found culpable would be brought to justice.

Uduak had told CITY LAWYER in an exclusive interview that immediately a woman levied the allegation of kidnapping, the mob pounced on her and beat her mercilessly, leading to multiple injuries to her head and body. According to Uduak, the irate mob was aided by operatives of the O’odua Peoples Congress (OPC), a vigilante service that operates in the city. The child was later brought to the scene by his minder, making the mob to retreat.

Meanwhile, the prime suspect, who is the mother of the allegedly kidnapped child, and an ‘eye-witness’ had been charged to court by the police and remanded at Kirikiri Correctional Centre by the Magistrate’s Court, and the matter adjourned to October 30, 2023 for trial.

Her words: “I feel extremely traumatized; it’s scary. I feel unsafe in Lagos and in Nigeria. The psychological trauma is too much, including the physical damage. The fact that videos of what I didn’t do is circulating on social media, it’s shameful; the accusations, having to be bashed for nothing, my dignity as a lady, as a professional and as human and an innocent citizen of Nigeria has been soiled and torn apart.”

An apparently frightened Uduak said that some sympathizers of the accused persons have been pleading with her to drop the charges, even as others were also threatening her.

The young lawyer told CITY LAWYER that her personal dignity was trampled upon by the mob, adding: “Generally, I want justice. Let all the people involved be brought to book. I need serious monetary compensation, public apology circulating in national daily, a counter video, compensation for physical, emotional and psychological trauma and for loss of earnings. I have been unable to go to work ever since. I just returned from hospital.”

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YOUNG LAWYER NEEDED IN LEKKI, LAGOS LAW FIRM

THE FIRM
The Law Office is a full-service law firm that is based in the Lekki area of Lagos. The law firm is undergoing transformation to provide cutting-edge clientele services while deepening its commitment to public interest law, pro bono criminal litigation, and ICLE training.

THE POSITION
Associate Counsel

SELECTION CRITERIA
Ability to provide quality, skillful services to clients in a modern law firm that combines Corporate Law and Criminal Litigation services with Public Interest Litigation.

THE CANDIDATE
The candidate will straddle all aspects of the law, and will apply initiative while gaining broad perspectives of law practice in Nigeria.

QUALIFICATIONS
Admitted to the Nigerian Bar recently, the candidate will possess good Bachelor of Laws and Bar Finals results. The Young Lawyer must have good team work and writing skills, and should be able to work with minimal supervision.

SALARY
The salary is competitive and in accordance with industry standards.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should email legaljobs77@gmail.com.

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NBA-AGC: ‘BOLD TRANSITIONS WILL SUSTAIN GOOD LEGACIES,’ SAYS LOC CHAIR

WELCOME ADDRESS BY CHAIRMAN OF THE LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

“Transitions in life can offer opportunities for discovery.” – Robbie Shell

On behalf of the chairmen and members of all the branches of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Lagos State, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 62nd Annual General Conference (AGC) of the NBA.

It is commendable that for close to 62 years, the NBA has sustained the tradition of gathering in large numbers to interrogate topical legal issues, review the state of our dear nation, network and take the very needed rest from the rigors of legal practice.

Reflecting on the theme of this year’s conference, I recall that His Lordship, Galinje JCA (as he then was), said in Leo Melos Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd v. Union Homes Savings & Loans Ltd (2010) LPELR-4431(CA) (Pp. 7-8 paras. F) that “any law that does not provide for the transition of actions that are pending, cannot by any stretch of imagination be a good law.” Taking his cue, I am emboldened to say that any Association that does not provide for transition of pending actions cannot be a good Association. It is only by bold transitions that right strides of receding administrations can be sustained or improved upon.

I have the enviable duty of welcoming you to Lagos (originally known as Èkó), the Center of Excellence, the largest city in Nigeria and the second most populous city in Africa, with a population estimated at 28 million . The city of bold transitions…and pacesetter on many fronts.

The night life here is arguably the best in Nigeria. Tourist attractions abound. Please do not forget to savour the taste of the famous amala and ewedu you have been hearing about, as well as witnessing the cultural displays and theatre arts you read about. I can tell you (without the need to send you an invoice for professional fees) that the warmth, hospitality and conviviality of Lagosians is second to none.

I encourage you to take out time to appreciate all that Lagos has to offer. Do note, as you move around this mega city that planning is very important. So, please plan your movement so you do not get stuck in traffic jams.

Once again, welcome to Lagos, the city of aquatic splendor, cultural attractions and mouth-watering cuisine. Have a splendid conference experience.

Ikechukwu Uwanna
Chairman, Local Organizing Committee
2022 NBA AGC

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AGC-LOC LAUNCHES HISTORIC CONFRENCEPEDIA

The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 2022 Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference (NBAAGC) has unveiled a groundbreaking “Confrencepedia” to guide delegates as the conference opens today in Lagos.

The highly colourful 49-page document has virtually all a conferee needs to meander through the exciting Lagos landscape with ease and comfort, and is now LIVE on the WHOVA App.

Aside from Welcome Addresses from the five NBA Branch Chairmen from Lagos, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Badagry and Epe, the Confrencepedia also has a comprehensive “Outline of Sessions and Topics” for the 62nd Annual General Conference.

It also contains the major events and schedules for the AGC including the Jumat Service, Health Walk, Tree Planting Campaign, multi-denominational Church Service, Chess & Scrabble Competition, and President’s Dinner.

Others are details on the Friendship Center, Chief Judge’s Cocktail, Closing Party otherwise called “UnBarred 5.0,” Explore Lagos, Nearby Hospitals for serious emergency medicare, Pharmacy Stores, Relaxation Centres & Hangout Spots, Top-notch Restaurants, and 24-Hour Fuel Stations.

The Confrencepedia also outlines the dates for social events/parties to be hosted by Lagos branches of the NBA. While Lagos Branch will hold its party at Eko Atlantic City on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, Epe Branch will also hold its party the same day. NBA Badagry Branch will hold its party the next day while NBA Ikeja Branch Party holds on August 25, 2022.

Major traffic offences in Lagos, Secretariat Addresses for Lagos branches, and Emergency Security Numbers are among other relevant information contained in the Confrencepedia.

The 16-member Local Organising Committee (LOC) has NBA Lagos Branch Chairman, Mr. Ikechukwu Uwanna at the helm while Ms. Chinenye Oragwu is the Secretary and Head of Health Walk & Health Centre.

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NBA ELECTIONS: WINNERS EMERGE, AS LAGOS, ABUJA LEAD BATTLEGROUND BRANCHES

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Lagos Branch has maintained its ranking as the beautiful bride for candidates in NBA Elections, grossing 10,640 of the 59,393 eligible voters for the NBA 2022 Elections. The branch added 3,918 more voters to its 6,722 tally in the 2020 elections.

Meanwhile, barring any hitches, some of the candidates in the ongoing election are deemed already elected. These include incumbent NBA 1st Vice President, Mr. John Aikpokpo-Martins; incumbent NBA Welfare Secretary, Mr. Kunle Edun; Egbe Amofin O’odua chieftain, Prof. John Akintayo as well as Messrs Agbaga Dennis Ejakpovwere, Israel Solomon Lagbamue and Olalekan Idowu Oladapo.

The winners are all NBA Representatives to the General Council of the Bar (GCB, Western Zone) who are deemed automatically elected given that each zone must produce at least six NBA Representatives to the GCB. Only six persons filed nominations from the zone.

Aside from NBA Lagos Branch, Abuja Branch is another battleground for candidates, taking the second position on the log with 8,959 members on the voters list, up from 2,862 in year 2020.

Other branches with substantial members on the voters list are Ikeja Branch with 4,905 voters, up from 2,751 in 2020 and Port Harcourt Branch which jumped from 1,847 in 2020 to 3,297 voters, bringing up the Top Four branches that have remained dominant over the last four NBA Elections except in 2018 when Ikole Ekiti Branch sensationally upstaged Ikeja Branch to the third position. The branch posted a meagre 43 voters on the log this year as against its 917 tally during the 2018 NBA Elections.

Branches that also have significant members on the voters list include Ibadan Branch (1,863), Owerri Branch (1188), Enugu Branch (915), Ilorin Branch (814), Kano Branch (796), Asaba (736), Kaduna Branch (667), Onitsha Branch (665), and Yenagoa Branch (657). Others are Makurdi Branch with 591 voters, Aba Branch (567), Bwari Branch (518), and Minna Branch (421).

Among the lightweight branches on the voters list are Ogoja Branch with 60 voters, Offa Branch (55), Ikole Ekiti (43) and Maiduguri Branch (30).

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ISAAC OGBAH LAUDS AKPATA, NBA IN LAGOS, ABUJA ON NEC MEET, NEW BRANCHES

Isaac OMUTA Ogbah, FICMC, candidate for the 3rd Vice President of NBA has commended NBA President, Mr. Olumide Akpata and all national officers of the NBA and all NEC members for the success of Ilorin NEC meeting.

He also congratulated NBA branches of Kwara State for seeing to the success of Ilorin NEC meeting.

Ogbah, the publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the Erudite Judgments of the Supreme Court (EJSC), also congratulated NBA in Lagos and Abuja respectively for NEC’s approval of the establishment of NBA Surulere, Garki and Nyanya branches.

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  • May 30, 2022
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ASF FRANCE SECURES RELEASE OF DETAINEE AFTER 11 YEARS

PRESS RELEASE

Following strategic litigation by Avocats Sans Frontières France (Lawyers without Borders France), a High Court in Lagos ordered the release of a young man who had been held in the Nigerian prison for over 11 years without trial.

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) data on the Summary of Inmate Population by Convict and Persons Awaiting Trial as of October 4, 2021, revealed that the facilities hold 37% more inmates than it is designed to and that over 70% of the prison population consists of pretrial detainees. The report also revealed that the average period of pre-trial detention in Nigeria was nearly four years. The work of ASF France in the field reveals that many detainees are held for much longer, as in this case of Maxwell Dele* who had been arbitrarily detained for over 11 years, reflecting both an overburdened justice system and structural problems between Nigeria’s state and federal justice systems.

In his case, officers of the Nigeria Police Force were on the hunt for a certain individual called Mr. James Idem* whom they believed was responsible for an armed robbery operation. Mr. Maxwell Dele happened to be a shop owner and neighbour to Mr. James in Ikorodu market, Lagos. During the search for Mr. James, Maxwell was asked by the police officers to provide information on the whereabouts of Mr. James and when Maxwell* couldn’t provide those answers, he was arrested for armed robbery.

Mr. Maxwell was handed over to the Sagamu Road Police Station, from where he was transferred to SARS Ikeja, Lagos where he was hanged and tortured. Maxwell Dele was also forced to sign an already written statement on the 6th of October 2011, the same day he was charged for armed robbery at the Magistrate Court 17, Ikeja, Lagos. Maxwell Dele remained in the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kirikiri, Lagos and never appeared in court again for the next 11 years.

Avocats Sans Frontières France intervened in this case through the pro-bono legal aid component of its European Union (EU) & Agence Française de Développement (AFD) funded SAFE project – “Strengthening the National Actors Capacities and Advocating for Ending Severe Human Rights Violations in Nigeria project”, targeted at addressing human rights violations of torture, extra-judicial killings and arbitrary detention. ASF France tendered an application to the Lagos State High Court on behalf of the detainee, particularly seeking for the unconditional or conditional release, citing the instances of torture, violation of their fundamental human rights, their rights to personal liberty and freedom of movement, provided under the sections 35 and 41 of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended. The application was successful at the High Court of Lagos State.

The Country Director of Avocats Sans Frontières France in Nigeria, Angela Uwandu Uzoma-Iwuchukwu speaking after the judgement said “Loosing 11 years of one’s life to a systemic irregularity is an unimaginable suffering, nothing would ever be able to make up for this loss. The practise of routinely charging suspects with serious offenses in order to have them remanded in prison indefinitely, with little or no effort to prosecute the case needs to stop”.

The SAFE project is being implemented in Nigeria by Avocats Sans Frontières France in partnership with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the Carmelite Prisoners Interest Organization (CAPIO).

Signed: Angela Uwandu Uzoma-Iwuchukwu

Country Director, ASF France Nigeria

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  • May 12, 2022
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MAXIMUS UGWUOKE VISITS NBA LAGOS, IKEJA, IKORODU, VOWS TO END LAWYER BRUTALITY

An aspirant for the post of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Welfare Secretary, Mr. Maximus Ugwuoke has visited NBA Lagos, Ikeja and Ikorodu branches where he vowed to end security agencies brutality on lawyers while urging all NBA branches to emulate NBA Lagos Branch by introducing health checks for members.

Below are the statements made available to CITY LAWYER:

“I HAVE THE VISION TO END BRUTALITY ON LAWYERS BY SECURITY AGENTS”- SAYS MAXIMUS UGWUOKE AS HE COMMENDS NBA IKEJA BRANCH.

Frontline aspirant to the office of National Welfare Secretary of Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) Ikechukwu Maximus Ugwuoke has commended the NBA Ikeja Branch for the qualities that make them the Tiger Bar.
Ugwuoke made the observation in his greeting to the Branch during their monthly meeting held yesterday. In his words,

“I thank the Ikeja Branch of the NBA ably led by Bartholomew Aguegbodo Esq for the opportunity given to me to address the members of the branch and interact with them during their monthly meeting held on 9th May 2022 at the branch Secretariat Ikeja. I seized the opportunity to inform the members of the branch that I have successfully submitted my nomination form for the office of National Welfare Secretary of the NBA. I also informed them that what informed my decision to take the step was the good vision I have for the bar which has made some members of the bar to refer to me as Maximus for Maximum Welfare , and which vision I will be sharing with them when the right time for campaign comes.

“I was particularly touched by the case of police brutality and ordeal of a lawyer from Oji River Branch of NBA in Ikeja which formed part of the chairman’s remarks during the meeting . My concern for the report was not only because the Oji River bar is a child of the Enugu Bar where I come from but also because I am a lawyer of human right breed who apart from being a support Lawyer to an international Human Rights NGO, Avocats Sans Frontieres France (ASFF) a.k.a Lawyers without Borders, I am also serving my branch as alternate chairman of the human rights committee. I commend the Chairman of Ikeja Branch for the steps they are taking in the circumstance.

“The issue of brutality on lawyers in the course of their work by security agents call for a common concern to all and I have a vision of how we can put this to a stop as part of my manifesto which I will be unveiling at the appropriate time.

“I was impressed by the massive turn out of members at the meeting, the rich magazine-like package of the minutes of their meetings, the orderly recording of attendance according to call categories of members, the issues discussed during the meetings and the general conduct of her members which indeed qualified the Ikeja branch as the Tiger Bar.”

INTRODUCE ROUTINE HEALTH CHECK FOR LAWYERS DURING MEETINGS – MAXIMUS UGWUOKE CHARGES ALL BRANCHES OF NBA, COMMENDS LAGOS BAR

Ikechukwu Maximus Ugwuoke, a leading aspirant for the office of National Welfare of the Nigeria Bar Association has identified lack of routine health checks by lawyers as one of the major causes of untimely death for lawyers. He made this observation in his commendation message to the Lagos branch of the NBA that held their monthly meeting yesterday which he participated in. In his message Ugwuoke said:

“It was my great pleasure to have participated in Lagos Branch meeting of the NBA held on 9th of May 2022. The Ikechukwu Uwana led executive of the branch was in control all through the meeting which was punctuated with incisive lectures. The health check on members during the meeting which I also witnessed portrays the premium and level of attachment the branch has for the health of her members, a gesture from welfare committee of the branch which indeed excited me for being in line with the NBA of my dream. I charge other branches of the bar to emulate such program of health checks for members during the Branch meeting which is part of the vision I have the bar . This is imperative as Lawyers are prone to some illnesses resulting from the stress associated with the profession and yet they are always too busy to subject themselves to routine health checks. This has resulted to avoidable untimely death of some members of the profession.

“The atmosphere of conviviality and fraternal decorum that enveloped the cocktail party which followed the end of the meeting was impressive and this afforded me the opportunity to meet, connect and network with friends and colleagues at the meeting. I thank the branch for such privilege I had during the meeting.

“LAWYERS ARE TRUE NATION BUILDERS” – MAXIMUS UGWUOKE COMMENDS NBA IKORODU BRANCH.

Ikechukwu Maximus Ugwuoke, frontline aspirant to National Welfare Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association, has decribed lawyers are True Nation buiders. He made this observation in his commendation message to Ikorodu Branch of NBA in there ongoing law week programme themed “Nation Building : Our collective responsibility “.

According to Ugwuoke, “The theme of the Law week reminds me of the popular poem of Henry Barlow (Uganda) titled “Building the Nation” and the very first stanza of the poem that reads:

‘Today I did my share
In building the nation.
I drove a Permanent Secretary
To an important, urgent function
In fact, to a luncheon at the Vic’

In the same vein, I joined the Ikorodu Branch of the NBA to do our own share of building the nation. I was privileged to be part of the activities of the first day of their law week taking place from 11th to 16th of May 2022. I was privileged to witness their press conference, I interacted with the executives of the branch and the branch Fida executives. I also participated in their road walk against domestic violence. The placards used during the road walk which read ‘NBA say no to drug abuse, NBA say no to Pornography, NBA say no to Domestic Child Labour’ etc were used to drive the messages home as we walked round the streets of Ikorodu.

Lawyers are indeed true nation builders, their contributions to nation building through their services to the nation are unequalled. This is underscored in the following words of Fred Rodell; ‘It is the lawyers who run our civilization for us — our governments, our business, our private lives. Most legislators are lawyers; they make our laws. Most presidents, governors, commissioners, along with their advisers and brain-trusters are lawyers; they administer our laws. All the judges are lawyers; they interpret and enforce our laws. There is no separation of powers where the lawyers are concerned. There is only a concentration of all government power — in the lawyers.’

I am grateful to the Adimbola Ojedokun led executive of the branch of NBA and the Chairman of the law week comittee Rotimi Ogunleye and a host of other members of the branch who turned out enmasse to join in the branch weeklong activities of building the nation.

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  • May 09, 2022
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TAIDI HAILS LAGOS, IKEJA BRANCHES ON MONTHLY MEETINGS

GOODWILL MESSAGE TO NBA LAGOS BRANCH ON HER MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING 

I felicitate with the Chairman, Executive Committee, and the entire members of the Nigerian Bar Association Lagos Branch on the occasion of her monthly meeting holding today 9th May, 2022.

I particularly commend the sustenance of the knowledge sharing session tailored towards equipping, as well as sharpening, the knowledge base of members. Equally commendable is the hybrid nature of the event which tend to accommodate all members.

I wish you all a very interactive and fruitful deliberations. 

Jonathan Gunu Taidi, Esq. 

NBA General Secretary (2018 – 2020)

 

GOODWILL MESSAGE TO NBA IKEJA BRANCH ON HER MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING 

I felicitate with the Chairman, Executive Committee and the entire members of Nigerian Bar Association Ikeja Branch on the occasion of her monthly meeting holding today 9th May, 2022.

I particularly commend the idea of a health check aimed at sustaining the physical and mental well-being for its hard working, dogged, resellient and focused members.

As you deliberate on the challenges bedevelling the legal profession particularly and the nation at large I wish you all a very interactive and fruitful deliberations. 

Jonathan Gunu Taidi, Esq. 

NBA General Secretary (2018 – 2020)

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  • May 08, 2022
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GADZAMA VISITS KANO, DUTSE, UNGONGO BRANCHES, STORMS LAGOS TODAY

The Chairman of the Body of Benchers Mentorship Committee for Young Lawyers, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN has visited Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) branches in Kano, Ungongo and Dutse to felicitate with the members.

While Gadzama, who is also the Chairman of the NBA Security Agencies Relations Committee (NBA-SARC), hosted the members of the NBA Kano and Ungogo branches in celebration of Eid at the Central Hotel Kano, he held an interactive session with members of the NBA Dutse Branch at Tahir Guest Palace Jigawa. The chairman of the Dutse occasion was Tijjani Imam, a Life Bencher and former Attorney General of Jigawa State.

Meanwhile, Gadzama is expected in Lagos today at the monthly general meeting of NBA Lagos Branch. The meeting is being hosted by some friends of the leading litigator, including the African Bar Association (ABA) President, Mr. Hannibal Uwaifo and two former chairmen of the branch, Mr. Chijioke Okoli SAN and Chief Martin Ogunleye.

Below are the statements made available to CITY LAWYER.

NBA LAGOS BRANCH MEETING: FRIENDS OF CHIEF JOE-KYARI GADZAMA, SAN SET TO HONOUR HIM.

The monthly General Meeting of the NBA Lagos Branch for the month of May, 2022 is set to be lightened up as some of the friends of the eminent Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN are prepared to host this month’s Branch meeting in honour of their friend. The notice of the meeting released by the Branch indicated that the trio of Messrs Hannibal Uwaifo, Chief Chijioke Okoli, SAN and Otunba Martins Ogunleye will jointly host this month’s meeting in honour of Chief J-K Gadzama, SAN.

Looking at the eminent personalities of the sponsors; Mr. Hannibal Uwaifo, is an active member of the Branch, a Bar leader and the current President of the African Bar Association, is an accomplished legal practitioner recognized across the globe. On the other hand, Chief Chijioke Okoli, SAN was Chairman of the Branch between 2009 – 2011 and a renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria whilst Otunba Martins Ogunleye, who is also an active member of the Branch, had in the past piloted the affairs of the Branch as a Chairman between 2015 – 2017.

It would be recalled that Kunle Ogunba & Associates sponsored the meeting of the Branch held on December 13, 2021 in collaboration with J-K Gadzama LLP whilst Chief Bolaji Ayorinde of BA Law extended same honour to Chief Gadzama by sponsoring the general meeting of the Branch held on March 14, 2022. This month’s meeting is set to be eventful as members of the Branch are encouraged to attend to enable them participate in various deliberations are listed in the agenda issued by the Branch.

It should be noted that Chief Gadzama, SAN submitted his Nomination Form at the ECNBA Secretariat on April 14, 2022 indicating his interest to contest for the position of NBA President in the forthcoming NBA national election.

The NBA President, Mr. Olumide Akpata, appointed Chief Gadzama, SAN as the Chairman of the NBA Security Agencies Relations Committee (NBA-SARC) last year December and the Committee was inaugurated early this year. Prior to his appointment, Chief Gadzama, SAN had served the NBA in various capacities including but not limited to the following

– Chairman, Body of Benchers Mentorship Committee for Young Lawyers
– Pioneer Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Section on Public Interest and Development Law (SPIDEL)
– Pioneer Vice Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Section on Legal Practice
– Pioneer Council Member, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Section on Business Law
Pioneer NBA Golf Captain
– Former Chairman, Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association
– Former Chairman, NBA Conference Planning Committee, Jos, 2005
-Former Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja Branch.

CHIEF JOE KYARI GADZAMA, SAN, AND HIS DISTINGUISHED ENTOURAGE, HANG OUT WITH MEMBERS OF THE NBA KANO AND UNGOGO BRANCHES FOR SALLAH CELEBRATION.

On Friday, May 6, 2022, the Friends of Eminent Silk Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama hosted the members of the NBA Kano and Ungogo branches in celebration of Eid at the Central Hotel Kano.

Among the dignitaries that graced the high table in honour of Chief J-K Gadzama, SAN were M.A Abubakar (Former Governor of Bauchi State), Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN (Former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs), Abdullahi Yola (Former Solicitor General of the Federation) Mohammed Monguno (Former Attorney General of Borno State and Senior Partner at J-K Gadzama LLP), Ibrahim Shafi, Esq. (AVM Rtd), Laminu Bala, Esq. (Chairman, NBA Ungogo), Mukhtar L. Usman, Esq. (Deputy Director Legal Aid Counsel Kano Office), Murtala Musa, Esq. (NBA Kano Branch), Aisha Ahmad Moh’d, Esq. (NBA Zaria Branch) and John Ambi, Esq. (NBA Kafan Chan).

The celebration commenced with an opening remark from Adamu Abubakar, who graciously welcomed the Learned Silk and his dignified entourage to Kano. Subsequently, His Excellency M.A Abubakar (Former Governor of Bauchi State) in his remarks to the members of the branch accurately described the Learned Silk as “a son of the soil” given that he served the Country under the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme in Kano State with the Ministry of Justice and A. Usman Gadzama & Co. and also commenced the practice of law with his office being established in Kano State. He commended the warm felicitations of the Kano and Ungogo branches as they honoured one of their own. To attest to the hard work and dedication the Learned Silk has put into the development of the bar, His excellency further stated that “J-K is not only a bar man but a quintessential bar man”. M.A Abubakar also stated that the fact that the Body of Benchers recognized the Learned Silk’s dedication and passion for empowering and educating Young Lawyers by honoring him as the Chairman, Mentoring Committee of the Body of Benchers for Young Lawyers speaks volume. His Excellency concluded by stating that Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN is a friend to young lawyers as the Learned Silk has made himself approachable and accessible to young lawyers to discuss their challenges with the aim of reaching a solution.

In agreement with His Excellency M.A Abubakar, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN stated indeed since J-K Gadzama SAN completed his NYSC service year in Kano he has been connected to the state and has taken more than a passive interest in the matters involving the branch. According to Learned Silk, J-K Gadzama, SAN has mentored a vast number of Lawyers in Nigeria who have become very successful in their respective areas of practice. He stated categorically that Chief J-K Gadzama, SAN is the first amongst very few Lawyers in Nigeria to initiate and sustain an annual lecture series for a good number of years. He stated that Nigeria is in need of good leadership, leaders who are bold, with capacity and who will be selfless, committed and will not compromise. Thus, he urged members of the branch to choose a quintessential bar man, a person who has given everything he has to the bar. He concluded by stating that in the legal profession, there is no substitute for experience and the experience of J-K Gadzama SAN in matters concerning the bar is second to none as he has been everything a lawyer can be, from a Senior Advocate Nigeria, a Life Bencher and also a Bar Chairman.

The former Solicitor-General of the Federation, Abdullahi Yola, stated while making his remarks, that he believes J-K Gadzama, SAN will be the best thing that will happen to the Nigerian Bar Association. Furthermore, according to the classmate and friend of Chief J-K Gadzama SAN, for over forty years, Mohammed Monguno stated that J-K Gadzama, SAN is the son of a police man with a calling to serve, who rose to this position from sheer hard work and diligence. He stated that the Learned Silk’s dedication towards the welfare of young lawyers is unrivalled.

The man of the moment Chief Joe Kyari Gadzama, SAN in his speech expressed his gratitude to the distinguished members of the high table and members of the NBA Kano and Ungogo Branches for honoring him in such a grand style despite the Eid festivities and their busy schedule. He praised the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association under Mr. Olumide Akpata who saw the public-interest background of the Learned Silk as a pioneer Chairman of NBA-SPIDEL and honoured him with the appointment as the Chairman of the NBA-SARC, a committee charged with the responsibility of engaging the various security agencies in Nigeria to ensure that the harassment of lawyers by these agencies becomes a thing of the past. He concluded by promising to abide by the NBA Constitution and the Nigerian Constitution by the grace of Almighty God.

The celebration ended with a cultural dance presentation and music while members of the branch interacted with the Learned Silk and posed for photographs. Indeed from the words of the dignitaries and over 3 decades of service to the bar, it is accurate to state that the Learned Silk has shown extraordinary commitment to the promotion of the Nigerian bar.

CHIEF JOE-KYARI GADZAMA, SAN AND HIS EMINENT ENTOURAGE, HOLD INTERACTIVE SESSION WITH MEMBERS OF THE NBA DUTSE BRANCH IN JIGAWA

On Friday, May 6, 2022, the Learned Silk Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN in company of his esteemed entourage comprising of M.A Abubakar (Former Governor of Bauchi State), Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN (Former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs), Mohammed Monguno (Former Attorney General of Borno State and Senior Partner at J-K Gadzama LLP), Ibrahim Shafi, Esq. (AVM Rtd) Abdullahi Faskari, Esq., (Immediate Past Chairman of NBA Funtua Branch), Hadiza Nasir Ahmed, Esq., (Young Lawyers Exco and Member Electoral Reform and Audit Committee), A.K Paki, Esq.,A.S Bawa, Esq. Salisu Abubakar, Esq., A.S Gidan-Wankey, Esq., Ahmad Abubakar Rabiu, Esq., Adam Zuhair Kaura, Esq., Shamsu M. Abdullahi, Esq., Hassan Sherif, Esq (Secretary, Corporate Department J-K Gadzama LLP). Dafenone Akpomudiare, Esq., Hajara Mohammed Sani Sorondinki (Secretary Women’s Group of J-K Gadzama LLP), and other members of the NBA Kano and Ungogo Branches held an interactive session with members of the NBA Dutse Branch at Tahir Guest Palace Jigawa, with the chairman of the occasion being Tijjani Imam (Life Bencher, Former Attorney General of Jigawa State and Madakin Dutse).

The session witnessed the attendance of Bar Leaders from the NBA Dutse Branch such as: Garba Abubakar, Dr. Yahaya Abdullahi, the Chief Law Officer of Jigawa State, ably represented by the Director of Legal Drafting, Usman Adamu, Esq and the Chairperson of FIDA Dutse Branch, Madaki Salamat, Esq. to mention but a few. The session rightly commenced by an opening prayer which was given by G.H Umar. To kick off the session, Dr. Yahaya Abdullahi gave a welcoming address and expressed gratitude to the Learned Silk for visiting the NBA Dutse Branch despite his busy schedule. He further acknowledged the presence of the Learned Silk’s “heavy entourage” comprising of Attorney Generals, Governors, Ministers and Senior Advocates of Nigeria. Dr. Yahaya Abdullahi concluded by assuring the Learned Silk of the unwavering support of the entire NBA Dutse Branch. Furthermore, Yakubu A. H Ruba, SAN described the Learned Silk as a leader in the bar and the right person to work for the resolution of the issues faced by members of the NBA Dutse Branch.

At the conclusion of the session, Kabiru Adamu, Esq. who anchored the program stated that the Learned Silk is an all rounder in the profession given that he has immense experience in litigation, commercial practice and arbitration, thus it came as no surprise that he was selected as one of the 500 best lawyers in the world. Hence, the Learned Silk is indeed the bridge between Commercial Practice and Litigation, MULAN and CLASSFON and the Legal Profession and Nigerian Society.

The Learned Silk in his remarks expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the branch for such a royal and dignified welcome. He stated that being in Jigawa is a homecoming for him as he is no stranger to the state. The Learned Silk reassured the members that the welfare of Young Lawyers will always be his priority. This comes as no surprise given that the Learned Silk passionately and successfully advocated for Young Lawyers to be referred to as “Young Lawyers” rather than “Junior Lawyers.” The Learned Silk also assured the members of the NBA Dutse Branch that he would not forget the amount of love and support shown to him by members of the branch and would work tirelessly in ensuring that the issues faced by members of the branch is resolved. He concluded by thanking the dignitaries for their kind words and stated that his loyalty shall always be to the Constitution of the Nigerian Bar Association, Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and God.

The session ended on a happy tone with laughter, photographs and food.

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TOP LAGOS LAW FIRM NEEDS LITIGATION LAWYERS

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GADZAMA LAUDS NBA LAGOS, KANO, YOUNG LAWYERS ON LAW WEEK, SUMMIT

The Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Security Agencies Relations Committee (NBA-SARC), Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN has felicitated with NBA Lagos and Kano branches on their Law Week programmes. The chartered arbitrator also commended Young Lawyers Forum Owerri Branch on their 2022 Summit which held between March 17 and March 19, 2022.

The leading litigator said of his sojourn in Lagos: “Nostalgically, I recall how I started my Lagos office as far back as 1996 at No. 10, Ribadu Road, Ikoyi which eventually gave birth to the Abuja Office in the year 2000 where I was elected chairman of the Unity Bar in 2004 and grew up to be the Pioneer Chairman of NBA-SPIDEL in 2006.”

He added: “I remain eternally grateful to the Premier Branch of Nigeria’s Commercial Headquarters for grooming me to be their Ambassador at the administrative Headquarters of our beloved country.”
Below are the texts of the goodwill messages.

GOODWILL MESSAGE TO NBA LAGOS BRANCH

It is with great pleasure that I congratulate the executives and members of the Nigerian Bar Association Lagos Branch as she holds her 2022 Law Week Celebration from Friday, 18th March to Friday, 25th March, 2022.

Nostalgically, I recall how I started my Lagos office as far back as 1996 at no 10, Ribadu Road, Ikoyi which eventually gave birth to the Abuja Office in the year 2000 where I was elected chairman of the Unity Bar in 2004 and grew up to be the Pioneer Chairman of NBA-SPIDEL in 2006. I remain eternally grateful to the Premier Branch of Nigeria’s Commercial Headquarters for grooming me to be their Ambassador at the administrative Headquarters of our beloved country.

I must sincerely commend the initiative of the organizers of this event for the choice of theme: “Democracy and Legal Order: Shaping the Future” which I consider apt. The need for a true democracy is an issue that remains perpetually centric to the growth of any given society. The judiciary should be independent of the other arms of government to effectively deliver its delicate task of administering justice. Indeed, the preservation of our democracy is fundamental to the sustenance of our legal profession and the Nation, Nigeria. What better way can the future be shaped? I believe that as a united front, we can secure the future of our legal practice and Nigeria by advocating for the supremacy of our laws and the equality of all men before the law.

I urge my colleagues to participate effectively, cross-fertilize ideas whilst addressing issues that affect distinguished members of this great branch by contributing your quota to the promotion and development of your branch, legal practice and Nigeria as a whole. Whilst wishing you a fruitful weeklong celebration, please be assured of my best wishes and support, always.

Thank you and God bless.

GOODWILL MESSAGE TO NBA KANO BRANCH

It is with great pleasure that I congratulate the executives and members of the Nigerian Bar Association Kano Branch as she holds her Law Week scheduled to hold from Saturday, 19th March to Tuesday, 22nd March, 2022.

I must sincerely commend the initiative of the organizers of this auspicious event for the choice of theme: “LEGAL PRACTICE AT CROSSROADS: CHALLENGES OF LAWYERING IN THE FACE OF NIGERIA’S CURRENT POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC CLIMATE” which I consider apt as the impact of our noble profession in the political and economical spheres of our great Country, Nigeria cannot be overemphasized.

To the awardees on the Dinner, I say a big Congratulations! to you on your meritorious award for your ceaseless support and contribution towards the development and promotion of your admirable branch. I implore you to keep it up and remain true ambassadors of your branch and the legal profession.

Whilst wishing you a wonderful celebration at your programmes and a splendid dinner, please be assured of my best wishes and support, always.

Thank you and God bless.

GOODWILL MESSAGE TO NBA-YLF OWERRI BRANCH

It is with great pleasure that I congratulate the executives and members of the Nigerian Bar Association Young Lawyers Forum Owerri Branch as she holds her 2022 Summit scheduled to hold from Thursday, March 17 to Saturday, March 19, 2022.

It is worrisome and my heart bleeds that many of our young lawyers are not breaking even today as opportunities at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Courts, and Land Registries, to mention but a few, are no longer available like in the past. We must as a matter of urgency address these critical issues if we desire a robust practice and better future for our young lawyers and mentees.

I must sincerely commend the initiative of the organizers of this auspicious event for the choice of theme: “Yesterday, Today and the Future of the Legal Profession in Nigeria” which I consider apt as the future of the legal profession very much rests in the hand of the Young lawyers.

To the awardees of the Dinner, I say a big Congratulations! to you on your meritorious award for your ceaseless support and contribution towards the development and promotion of young lawyers in the branch. I implore you to keep it up and remain true ambassadors of your branch and the legal profession.

Whilst wishing you a successful programme and a splendid dinner, please be assured of my best wishes and support, always.

Thank you and God bless.

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LAGOS LAW FIRM NEEDS LITIGATION LAWYER

A reputable law firm based in central Lagos requires urgently the services of a legal practitioner with 4-8 years post-call experience.

The ideal candidate must possess litigation experience and should be able to work without supervision.

The salary is competitive and in accordance with industry standards.

Interested candidates should email legaljobs77@gmail.com.

CLOSING DATE: Friday, March 18, 2022.

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LEKKI, LAGOS LAW FIRM NOW HIRING

A reputable law firm based in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos requires urgently the services of:

LEGAL PRACTITIONER with minimum 4 (four) years post-call experience.

The ideal candidate must have 2:2 grade at the Nigerian Law School or University, possess core litigation experience, and should be able to work without supervision.Interested candidates should email legaljobs77@gmail.com.

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VACANCY: LITIGATION LAWYERS WANTED IN LAGOS FIRM

A reputable law firm based in Lagos requires urgently the services of legal practitioners with post-call experience of 5 (five) years and above.

The ideal candidates must possess litigation experience and should be able to work without supervision.

Candidates who reside at Lekki, Ikoyi, Victoria Island and Surulere are preferred.

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TOP LAW ENTITY NOW HIRING: DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR

Harbour Human Capital Solutions (HHCS) Limited invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR to manage the Secretariat of a reputable Legal establishment. The successful candidate will be based in Lagos.

Accountabilities:

  • Efficient administration of the Secretariat
  • Management of Logistics
  • Travel and Guest arrangements
  • Office facilities and vendors’ management

Skills/Knowledge Requirements:
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Good IT skills, including knowledge of a range of software packages
• Capacity to prioritize tasks and work under pressure;
• Problem-solving skills and project management ability

Qualification:
LLB and BL with minimum of 2nd Class Lower grade plus at least 2 years experience in a similar role or in a Law firm.

Interested candidates should apply to: hhcsnigeria@gmail.com

Deadline:
Application closes on 20th September, 2021. Only only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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VACANCY: LEADING V/I LAW FIRM NOW HIRING

                                                     LITIGATION ASSOCIATE
A leading full service law firm renowned for expertise in litigation is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate to join its team of excellent lawyers who pride themselves in providing top notch legal services. This role is for the Lagos office.

                                                         REQUIREMENTS
• 5 to 7 years core litigation experience in a reputable law firm in Nigeria
• Proficient in business development and client management
• Strong verbal and written communication, research, organizational and analytical skills
• Familiarity with the court systems, filing and procedure, rules of various courts and the drafting of court processes
• Must have experience appearing at the High Court and Court of Appeal
• Ability to write articles, newsletters and other thought leadership publications on topics relevant to the practice areas of the firm
• Prior exposure to commercial and corporate practice is an advantage
• Ability to identify key legal issues quickly and efficiently
• Extremely detail-oriented and results-driven
• Conversant with criminal and civil litigation
• Ability to work independently and supervise junior lawyers
• Excellent computer skills, including a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Internet and Social Media savvy
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Strong organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment
• A creative mind with an ability to suggest improvements

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EXCLUSIVE: EGBE AMOFIN CRACKS, GAGS MEMBERS ON NBA ELECTION

BY EMEKA NWADIOKE

• EGBE BLOC CONGRATULATES AKPATA, ASSURES SUPPORT
• ADESINA PETITIONS NBA TRUSTEES 

Cracks have emerged within Egbe Amofin O’odua ranks as a major bloc in the influential regional group has congratulated Nigerian Bar Association President-elect, Mr. Olumide Akpata on his victory at the poll.

Meanwhile, there are strong indications that Egbe Amofin O’odua may have barred its members from commenting on the outcome of the NBA Elections. The gag order was made after a meeting of the group at the weekend, CITY LAWYER can authoritatively report. Firebrand human rights activist, Mr. Femi Falana SAN is among the two persons appointed as spokespersons on the election.

Egbe Amofin ni Eko, the Lagos bloc of the group, has congratulated Akpata on his victory, assuring him of “our individual and collective support for your administration and for our noble mother association.”

The bloc had in the run-up to the hotly contested NBA Elections endorsed Adesina, saying: “We are true sons and daughters of Oduduwa and we stand on the decision of Egbe made in Ibadan over the endorsement of a single candidate. Another meeting of the Egbe is only 13 days away. Any aggrieved candidate should approach Egbe. But for us, we stand on the decision of the mother group.”

But in a statement made available to CITY LAWYER and signed by the Chairman of the bloc, Mr. Martin Ogunleye, it said: “On behalf of the leadership and members of Egbe Amofin ni Eko, I hereby convey to you our congratulations on your emergence as President-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association.

“We are optimistic that your track record of service to the bar, especially as Chairman of the Section of Business Law, and your promise to take a 24 month sabbatical from law practice to serve the association, would be brought to bear to take our association, the NBA to greater heights.

“Please accept the assurances of our individual and collective support for your administration and for our noble mother association.”

While a leading member of the association had assured CITY LAWYER that he would proffer his opinion on the conduct of the election, things took a new today early today when he sent an apology saying: “I regret to inform you that we, members of Egbe Amofin ODUA have been barred from commenting, writing, granting interview and or posting on social media platforms any comment, write up and article on issues relating to the recently concluded NBA 2020 elections. Asiwaju Niyi Akintola, SAN and Femi Falana, SAN have been appointed as spokespersons for Yoruba Lawyers on the election. In deference to this directive, I will be resiling from my earlier commitment to send my write up on the election to your blog.

“The decision was taken at the last Egbe meeting held on Saturday. Please note that the directive affects only those who subscribed to Egbe Amofin ODUA ideals.”

It was unclear whether the gag order is linked to the congratulatory message by Egbe Amofin ni Eko. When CITY LAWYER contacted the Secretary of Egbe Amofin O’odua, Dr. John Akintayo at the time of going to press, he pleaded that he was “very busy” but assured that he would be available to speak subsequently.

It is recalled that Egbe Amofin O’odua had adopted Adesina as its sole candidate, even as erstwhile NBA presidential candidate, Dr. Babatunde Ajibade SAN opted out of the adoption process, arguing that it was devoid of transparency.

Meanwhile, Adesina has again petitioned NBA Trustees on the outcome of the election. In his latest petition, the senior lawyer alleged that the election “breached the fundamental provisions of the NBA Constitution itself in material particulars,” adding that provisions on publication of the Voters Register 28 days and appointment of Service Provider by ECNBA were violated.

He also alleged that while the ECNBA is expected to be independent, “Representations made by me to the ECNBA were very strangely responded to personally by the NBA President without any such response from the ECNBA which was the primary addressee of the complaints. The entire election looked like it was a personal show or project of the incumbent President including selection/appointment of service providers et al. Mr. Chairman, sir, what the NBA President did by comparison can be likened to a situation where the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria conducts a Presidential election, hijacked the constitutional responsibilities by assuming the duties and responsibilities of INEC, appointing Service Providers, nominating and paying those who would print ballot papers, warehousing the ballot boxes, providing INEC Server etc.”

Continuing, he said: “In this connection, NBA will never be taken serious by Nigeria and Nigerians as well as other law associations outside our shores, including the International Bar Association (IBA) if these crass, abnormalities, illegalities and deliberate wholesale breach of our constitution are not redressed. Our dear Association must not be allowed to descend to opprobrium. We must not be made or subjected to a laughing stock.”

EGBE AMOFIN EKO

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NBA ELECTIONS: LAGOS, ABUJA, IKEJA, PH ARE BATTLE-GROUND BRANCHES

• 34, 418 ELIGIBLE VOTERS MAKE SECOND LIST
• ECNBA OKAYS VOTER VERIFICATION EXERCISE

Some Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) branches have maintained their rating as battle-ground branches in NBA National Elections, given the latest voter registration list published by the Electoral Committee of the NBA (ECNBA) in the run-up to the 2020 polls.

Following release of the second provisional voters’ list for the elections by the electoral umpire, Lagos Branch maintains its pole-vault position as by far the branch with the largest number of voters in NBA circles. It has 6,722 members on the voters’ register. Continue Reading

TECH LAW SUMMIT HOLDS TOMORROW IN LAGOS

Stakeholders in the legal technology and innovation sector will tomorrow brainstorm on emerging trends in the industry at the 2019 Innovation and Tech Law Summit holding in Lagos.

Billed to hold at the popular Commerce House, Victoria Island, Lagos, the event will witness the cream of industry experts dissecting several aspects of the subject.

Below is a Press Statement made available to CITY LAWYER by the organisers of the summit. Continue Reading

Welcome to Lagos…, Muoka Beckons AGC Delegates

Former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Lagos Branch Chairman, Mr. Alex Muoka pens a moving welcome note to delegates of the 2019 Annual General Conference

Compliments.

It gives me great joy to welcome you to Lagos – the host city of the 59th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association.

Lagos is a cosmopolitan city, a cauldron where all things mesh. It has verve, swag and an energy that is contagious. It is welcoming… alluring…and accommodating.

Welcome.

Whether you are a first-time visitor, or a returning voyager…Lagos smacks you right in the face and wakes you up. If you can stay long enough…you fall in love and become a Lagosian!

In recent years, Lagos has become a regular host city for the NBA Annual Conference – touted as ‘the largest gathering of lawyers anywhere’. And yet each time the Conference comes round to Lagos again, there is something different and fresh.

This year, the NBA President and Executive Committee, the hard-working members of the Conference Planning Committee and the Local Organising Committee have gone to great lengths to plan a rich and rewarding one week event. There is something here for everyone. The theme – “Facing the Future” – is quite ambitious. It is also very topical, and timely.

The Conference opens today with a Juma’at Service at 1.30 pm at the Lagos Central Mosque (for the Muslim faithful) followed by a Reception at Harbour Point . The Christians will have a Multi-Denominational Service at 9.15 am on Sunday at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina.

Health and fitness freaks will be able to showcase their skills (and their track suits) tomorrow (Saturday) at the 10Km Health Walk which starts as early as 7.00 am at Harbour Point. The Conference Programme includes a Football Tournament between various Branches of the NBA (my home Branch – Lagos – is the favoured Team), and a Golf Kitty at the Ikoyi Club Golf Section (what is your handicap?). So you can (literarily) come and ‘try yourself’!

Most conferees will come in on Sunday…either by air or land. Please make your way to the Harbour Point on Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, to pick up your conference materials. There will be an NBA – National Executive Committee Meeting (for NEC members) at 12 noon on Sunday at Harbour Point, and a Welcome Cocktail at 5.00 pm at the City Hall, Lagos Island for all conferees. Of course, for the merry at heart, the traditional Formal Opening of the Friendship Centre will take place at 7.00 pm at the Harbour Point.

The formal Opening Ceremony holds on Monday morning at 9.00 am at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotel, Lagos. With the array of distinguished guests, and the much-anticipated Keynote by Mr Horacio Bernardes Neto – the President of the IBA, you do not want to miss it. The technical sessions are wide and yet incisive – cutting across almost every area of practice and interest. A rich bouquet of 41 Sessions and 206 Speakers over a 3 Day-period.

And it is not just ‘all work, and no play’. The organisers have put together a very rich and diverse social programme that caters to every taste and interest. From the ‘Fela and the Kalakuta Queens’ Musical on Monday evening at 7.00 pm at the Convention Center, to the President’s Dinner on Tuesday night, and ending with the Pop Music Concert on Wednesday Night – there is something on, every night.

In addition, there are plenty of hosted side-events – already scheduled are the Lagos Branch ‘Jersey Party’ at 7.00 pm on Tuesday night (some people are yet to recover from the Lagos Party at the 2018 Conference in Abuja), and the Ikeja Branch Party on Wednesday night. Indeed Wednesday night will be ‘bloody’ with the Abuja and Port-Harcourt Branches (known for their convivial hospitality) also rolling out the drums (and green bottles). So make sure you pack your dancing shoes…and blue jeans (or visit the shops when you arrive).

The Conference ends on Thursday with the Annual General Meetings of the 3 Sections – SBL, SLP and SPIDEL – at 9.30 am, and the NBA Annual General Meeting at 12 noon, all holding at Harbour Point, followed by the Communique and Press Conference. The Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria (Clasfon) will then send off conferees with a Dinner at 6.00 pm – themed ‘Help All The Way’.

Friday morning will see conferees hugging, shaking hands and wishing each other ‘safe journey’ back home.

Whew, it promises to be one whirlwind week – and it starts today.

We salute the conference planning team, and you, as you come.

Lagos awaits you.

Ekaabo…Nnoo…Sannu,

Warm regards,

Alex N. Muoka
Former Chairman, NBA Lagos Branch (2013-2015)
Former Secretary, NBA Lagos Branch (2011-2013)

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NBA LAGOS LAW WEEK HOLDS JUNE 15

The Nigerian Bar Association, Lagos Branch will hold its popular annual Law Week for this year from June 15 to June 21, 2019. The two-day plenary sessions will hold at the highbrow City Hall, Lagos.

Among the highlights of the event which is usually attended by the cream of Nigeria’s bar and bench are the classy Opening Ceremony, plenary sessions, health walk, prison visits, health check, closing party and Elders’ Nite.

Spearheaded by the cerebral Mr. Oyetola Oshobi SAN who also anchored last year’s highly successful week, the Law Week Planning Committee has been combing the entire legal landscape for A-list speakers. Over 40 leading jurists had audiences asking for more at last year’s event. The theme was “Human Capital and the Legal Profession in the 21st Century.” The theme for this year’s Law Week is still under wraps and will be unveiled at a Press Conference to formally herald the week.

Meanwhile, registration for this year’s law week has since commenced. Multiple registration channels have been provided by the Law Week Committee towards a seamless and hassle-free registration experience for intending participants. These include payment at the bank or through POS at the branch office. Participants can also download the registration form and pay through the payment gateway on the branch website.

The registration rates are below:

1-7 years: N3,500
8 – 15 years: N5,000
16 – 19 years is 10,000
20 years and above is N15,000
SAN AND BENCHERS N20,000

Please make payment to Nigerian Bar Association Lagos Branch at Access Bank. Account Number is 0728253326. Please return the registration form to the branch office with proof of payment.

For enquiries, please contact:
Nkem Agboti
08035739791
nagboti@gmail.com.

Oluyemisi Iwajomo:
08064112076
olwajomo@babalakinandco.com

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NBA LAGOS SET TO MARK HUMAN RIGHTS DAY

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Lagos Branch has lined up several programmes to celebrate this year’s International Human Rights Day. Continue Reading