ELECTIONS: UBANI URGES AFRICAN COUNTRIES TO DEPLOY TECHNOLOGY

The Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL), Dr. Monday Ubani has urged African countries to deploy technology in order to enable the populace to elect quality leaders that will turn around its fortunes.

Ubani spoke while presenting a paper as a Panelist at the ongoing African Bar Association (AfBA) Conference in Lilongwe, Malawi.

The session, which was chaired by Dr. Samson Osagie, former Minority Whip in Nigeria’s House of Representatives, had its theme as “Good Governance: Firming up the pillars of Good Governance in Africa – Building strong institutions as a critical factor.”

The NBA-SPIDEL helmsman stated that for the African continent to throw up the kind of leadership that will resolve its myriad of challenges, “the electoral system must be re-engineered and sanitized through reduction of human interference in the process. What that means is that technology should replace the human interface in certain critical areas of our electoral system.”

He gave example of Nigeria’s new Electoral Act 2022 which identified accreditation and collation as areas where destructive disruption occurs, saying that “The new Act has deployed technology in those critical areas and the consequence is that Bimodal Voters Accreditation System (BVAS) and transmission of results from the polling units to INEC server are now part of the substantive law and Electoral Guidelines in the country.”

Ubani pointed out that Nigeria has utilized the new Electoral Act in two recent elections at the State level “with positive effect,” adding that “It is almost a hundred per cent reflection of the mandate of the majority in favour of those who were elected.”

He observed that the new Act “has rekindled peoples’ interest in the electoral process and eliminated voter apathy that has been the bane Nigeria’s democratic experience,” noting that deployment of technology in the electoral systems in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Malawi and Kenya “has led to opposition parties securing victory at the polls, a practice that was hitherto a taboo on the continent.”

The top Bar Leader urged African countries to sustain full deployment of technology in all aspects of the electoral process including registration, accreditation, voting, collation and announcement of results, adding that the teething problems associated with such deployment “will be overcome through effective governance.”

According to the leading human rights lawyer, “The African continent has every reason to push for the deployment of technology in the electoral process for therein lies our salvation for the enthronement of the kind of leadership that Africa requires to drive the continent to development and progress.

“It is my extrapolation and I hope we all shall buy into this, and go back home with this idea that our policy makers, lawmakers, and the executives must agree to the wholesome application of technology in our electoral process.”

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‘ISAAC OGBAH: A BRIDGE BUILDER WITH PASSION FOR SERVICE’

Isaac Ogbah; the Man, who loves to serve.

This is not mere rhetoric. Justified by nature, history is birthed daily by the activities of men. We may also put it this way: whatever we do today becomes that tale to be told thereafter.

Isaac Ogbah has records of service within and beyond the bar. His trajectory in qualitative and selfless service to the bar and the public in Otta ranges from leading public protests, providing bar leadership, sponsoring young individuals on worthy causes including law conferences, donating personal facilities for bar programs, to forging alliances with other professionals in Otta and environs to help people around him at moments of needs.

One cannot but openly declare that Mr. Ogbah’s passion for service has been upright and worthy of being trusted with more opportunities to serve. I add that he has never been tired of honouring the bar with his substance.

Let me share that I served as the chairperson of the YLF, Otta bar between the years 2018 and 2020. Isaac Ogbah was in service as the Chairman of the NBA Otta during the period mentioned above, and that was after he had served well in various capacities at the said branch. Mr. Ogbah’s commitment and delivery to the welfare of the young lawyers and smooth running of the YLF Otta was at the material time second to none. In particular, and cumulatively, his personal financial commitment towards our programs and training was above 55%.

Please be informed that history also has it that we served with diligence and ensured good training for young lawyers as well as enabled platforms for growth and development in the contemporary practice of law.

It is good to also inform you that Isaac Ogbah does not work alone, he is courageous and teachable, elders of the bar, who know him would attest that he has listening ears and he is always ready to collaborate for development.

I hope that Isaac Ogbah would be allowed to serve us as the next NBA 3rd Vice President. I urge us all to consider Mr. Ogbah. He is a bridge-builder and at the risk of repetition, I state that he has a genuine passion for serving others.

Thank you!

Kehinde Jola                                                                                                                                                                    

Research Assistant, Bournemouth University, UK.

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‘ISAAC OGBAH IS BOSS LIKE NO OTHER,’ SAYS AJELE

I have known Isaac Ogbah for many years. In fact I started my legal practice at his law firm 15 years ago when I relocated back to Nigeria from the UK and I am still with him today as Head of Chambers Ogbah Isaac & Co as well as Head of publication, Legal Jurisprudence Ltd, publishers of Erudite Judgment of the Supreme Court (EJSC).

He was instrumental to my taking the activities of the NBA seriously and I cannot talk about my appointment as Notary Public as well as becoming the Welfare Secretary of NBA Ota without a mention of him.

In my 15 years of Practice at Ogbah Isaac & Co. not once have I or any lawyer in the firm been responsible for the payment of our practicing fees both at the national and local levels. My boss, Isaac Ogbah makes payment for every lawyer in the firm before 31st of March annually.

Worthy of note is the fact that as lawyers in his firm you are sure of attending the NBA conference annually with all cost being borne by this man.

I cannot find the right words to describe him. Irrespective of the state of the nation attending NBA AGC is a must for all lawyers in his Law Firm, and with the attendant cost borne by him, and this comes with cash allowances for all lawyers in the firm after sorting out conference fees, transportation and accommodation. I am certain we have few bosses like the man, Isaac Omuta Ogbah in this legal profession today.

The young lawyers, both in the firm and even those not working with the firm, particularly those in the NBA Ota Branch, well referred to as the Utter Bar, have also enjoyed this benevolence from Isaac Ogbah.

My boss, Isaac Omuta Ogbah, You are the perfect candidate and person for the position of NBA 3rd Vice President.

Your dedicated and inspirational work over the years as Vice Chairman, NBA Ota 2016-2018; Chairman, NBA Ota 2018-2020 and Member NBA AGC 2019 planning committee has been with the aim to ensure inclusion and diversity. It is my prayer that come July 16th, 2022 you will emerge victorious at the polls, God helping us all.

Isaac Ogbah has energy, passion and drive. I know he will give this role his all.

You have many qualities that will enhance the role of 3rd Vice President of the NBA and assist the legal profession to keep the Nigerian Bar Association at the forefront of the legal world. Your energy, enthusiasm and leadership experience deserve to be recognized.

I wish you every success going forward and encourage my fellow learned friends to show their support and vote for Isaac Ogbah.

O. T. Ajele, Esq.

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‘YOU’RE THE ODOGWU OF NBA BRANCHES,’ CLEMENT CHUKWUEMEKA EXTOLS NBA LAGOS

The sui generis Bar Man, Clement Ugo Chukwuemeka, a cleared candidate for the position of 2nd Vice President in the forthcoming NBA National Election Felicitate the Lagos Branch on her June Branch General meeting holding today at the Nigerian Law School, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Lagos Branch no doubt remains the Odogwu Bar branch that all other branches are looking up to. As the last general meeting of the branch is held today before the NBA National Election, I join the entire Bar leaders to wish the branch a successful deliberation.

The leadership and the good members of Lagos Branch have consistently demonstrated their zest in the numerical strength of the Branch over other branches , any body that does not respect Lagos Branch and give them their deserving accolade does so to his or her peril.

It is on this premise I humbly urge the members of the Branch to humanely for the overall interest of the Bar to choose the right candidates that will salvage and consolidate on the gains of the out going leadership of NBA being led by the oracle of performance Olumide Akpata.

Lagos Bar, the odogwu of all branches, I wish the chairman, Excos and the entire members of the branch a peaceful deliberation for the overall betterment of the Bar. GOD BLESS US.

Clement Ugo Chukwuemeka
(Democrat)
For the office of 2nd Vice President, NBA 2022 Election

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CYNTHIA OKOJIE EXTOLS FORMER BOSS, ISAAC OGBAH

FEATURED

ISAAC OMUTA OGBAH, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AS THE BEST MAN FOR THE JOB

A legal practitioner, Mrs. Cynthia Okojie describes Isaac Omuta Ogbah, FICMC, candidate for the 3rd Vice President of the NBA as a man of the people, a true servant of God and a true servant of the people; a man worthy of being supported as he is a credible leader.

Hear her: “Ogbah Isaac is a man of the people. Words are not enough to describe him. He is a protective boss. I practiced in his firm years ago and if I have to do it again I will choose Ogbah Isaac & Co. A true and unrelenting servant of God and of the people. Let’s support and vote in good and credible leaders”

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ISAAC OGBAH HAILS NEW NBA MAKURDI CHAIR, IKWULONO

Isaac Omuta Ogbah, FICMC, 3rd Vice President Candidate of the NBA in its July 16 elections heartily congratulates MAIMUNA M. IKWULONO ESQ, who was elected and sworn in on 12th of June, 2022 AS THE FIRST FEMALE CHAIRMAN OF THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION, MAKURDI BRANCH (NBA).

MAIMUNA M. IKWULONO ESQ., the newly sworn in NBA Chairperson of the MAKURDI branch of the NBA is equally THE FIRST EVER CHAIRMAN OF THE ASSOCIATION FROM THE OFFICIAL BAR. She is equally the CLASFON REGIONAL COORDINATOR, NORTH CENTRAL. Indeed members of the MAKURDI Branch of the NBA saw your leadership qualities hence they elected you are their new chairman of the Branch. And I have no doubt that you will excel in everything you and your executive members and the branch as a whole set your hearts to do.

I congratulate you, the entire leadership and members of the NBA MAKURDI Branch for the successful change of leadership while praying that NBA MAKURDI Branch would continue to have cause to celebrate amongst its members and at the Branch level as a whole.We celebrate you now and always.

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CLEMENT CHUKWUEMEKA HAILS EBF ON SUCCESSFUL MEETING

Goodbye and Safe journey from Calabar

A well attended meeting is worth celebrating.

May I use this opportunity to appreciate the Governing Council of Eastern Bar Forum for a successful and well attended quarterly meeting.

We must always note that the society place great PREMIUM on Lawyers for a better tomorrow. Let us be their voice going forward. It is possible and workable. Leadership role is not for occupation, for selfless service for the betterment of the society . 

Are you for paradym shift?

Join the movement.

Clement Ugo Chukwuemeka 

(An aspirant cleared by ECNBA for the office of 2nd Vice President )

‘THANK YOU FOR ACCEPTING ME AS ONE OF YOU,’ GADZAMA TELLS EASTERN BAR FORUM

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‘TAIDI AS A GREAT LEADER: A PERSONAL TESTAMENT,’ BY IKE AUGUSTINE

OPINION

MR. JONATHAN GUNU TAIDI: A GREAT LEADER THE BAR NEEDS

I have known Mr. Jonathan Gunu Taidi right from the days of my practice in Minna, Niger State. Testimonies abound of his impeccable track record. He is someone who shows so much dedication to any task given to him. His deep passion to see the Bar taking its place as the vanguard for social justice is what drives him to take up leadership roles at the bar. He is very accessible, amiable and above all an astute Bar man. He is an invaluable asset to the Bar.

I feel elated and there is hope of a rejuvenated and virile Bar seeing that he has been cleared by the ECNBA to contest for the office of NBA President in this year’s election.

Ike Augustine, Esq.
Activist and Public Commentator

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ISAAC OGBAH STORMS LAGOS, IKEJA BRANCHES

Former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Ota Branch and Editor-in-Chief of Erudite Judgements of the Supreme Court (EJSC), Mr. Isaac Omuta Ogbah (FICMC) attended the monthly meetings of NBA Lagos and Ikeja branches which held on Monday, May 9, 2022.

The Bar Leader commended the leadership of NBA Ikeja Branch (“Tiger Branch”) for always being in the forefront in fostering the rule of law and the rights of citizens, even as he hailed NBA Lagos Branch for being a pacesetter among NBA branches.

Below are pictures from his visits to the two branches.

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ADEGBITE URGES MIDWEST BAR FORUM TO FOSTER UNITY

Bar Leader and former Nigerian Bar Association Welfare Secretary, Mr. Adesina Adegbite has felicitated with the Midwest Bar Forum (MWBF) on its recent quarterly meeting.

In a statement made available to CITY LAWYER, Adegbite said: “As the leadership of our noble Association is becoming more determined in pushing the frontiers of legal practice and justice system to enviable levels, I also enjoin the Forum as it meets, to deliberate and chart a unified course towards a greater good of the Forum, our Association and very importantly for a better Nigeria, in view of the present heightened state of insecurity in our country.”

Below is the full text of the goodwill message.

GOODWILL MESSAGE TO MEMBERS OF MIDWEST BAR FORUM ON HER FIRST QUARTERLY MEETING IN 2022 HOLDING IN BENIN CITY

I join friends and well wishers of the Midwest Bar Forum in welcoming the Chairman, Executive Officers and members of the Forum to the quarterly meeting of the Forum holding in the ancient city of Benin, Edo State on Saturday, 2nd April, 2022.

As the leadership of our noble Association is becoming more determined in pushing the frontiers of legal practice and justice system to enviable levels, I also enjoin the Forum as it meets, to deliberate and chart a unified course towards a greater good of the Forum, our Association and very importantly for a better Nigeria, in view of the present heightened state of insecurity in our country.

I wish the Forum fruitful and successful deliberations even as I wish all attendees safe journey to and fro Benin.

Adesina Adegbite, Esq, FICMC (AA)
Past National Welfare Secretary, Nigerian Bar Association

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STEVE ABAR NOW VOX POPULI SCRIBE

The Vox Populi Foundation for Leadership, a non-governmental organization, has appointed senior lawyer, Mr. Stephen T. Abar as its Secretary General.

According to a statement made available to CITY LAWYER, “Steve Abar, as fondly called by his peers, is an astute legal practitioner and ebullient administrator. He is the Principal Partner of Stephen Abat & Co.

“The Foundation is poised to attain excellence in the society through influencing and advocating for good governance as well as contributing positively to society. The group is comprised of legal practitioners both young and old as well as distinguished men and women with the common goal of nurturing leaders.”

Speaking on the appointment, the Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Foundation, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN emphasized the need for the younger generation to be actively involved in governance and administration by appointing them in leadership roles.

It is recalled that Prince Chukwudi Oli was recently appointed as the Director-General of the Foundation.

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CVL HONOURS AGOMO, SARAH JIBRIL, OSIBODU TOMORROW

Foremost jurist and first female Dean of Law at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Chioma Agomo is among three distinguished women leaders billed to be honoured tomorrow at the 52nd CVL Leader Without Title Leadership Tribute Colloquium (Special Series).

Also singled out for awards are veteran politician and former Special Adviser to the President on Ethics and Values, Dr. Sarah Nnadzwa Jibril as well as renowned banker and MD/CEO of Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), Mrs. Funke Osibodu.

Organized by the Centre for Values in Leadership (CVL), the colloquium will hold at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, Lagos.

An announcement by the organisers reads:

52nd CVL Leader Without Title Leadership Tribute Colloquium (Special series) for pioneer women who broke the glass ceiling.

About this event
The Centre for Values in Leadership is pleased to invite you to its 52nd Leader without Title Leadership Tribute Colloquium in honour of Prof. Chioma Kanu Agomo, Dr. Mrs. Funke Osibodu, Dr. Stella Okoli and Dr. Sarah Nnadzwa Jibril for their contributions to the development of Nigerian and the strategic roles that they played as pioneer women.

The theme for this colloquium is: “Breaking the Glass Ceiling for Pioneer Women”.

The proposed panel of discussants include:

 Mrs. Mojisola Adeyeye (DG NAFDAC)

 Mrs. Sarah Adebisi Sosan (Formal Deputy Governor of Lagos State)

 Dr. Mrs Olurante Adebule (Formal Deputy Governor of Lagos State)

 Professor Ige Omotayo Bolodeoku (Dean of Faculty of Law University of Lagos)

 Dr. Mrs. Feyisayo Fehintola Ademola Adeboye (Deputy Director, Institute of Africa and Diaspora Studies)

 Prof. Felicia Monye (Former Dean of Faculty of Law, University of Nigeria)

 Mr. Atedo Peterside (founder, Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc,)

 Mrs. Suzanne Olufunke Iroche (Renowned Banker and former MD/CEO, Finbank)

 Mrs. Thelma Ekiyor (Social Entrepreneur and Impact Investor)

Special Guest:

• Mrs. Pauline Kedem Tallen (Honourable Minister of Women Affairs)

Moderator: Professor Pat Utomi (Renowned Political Economist and CEO/Founder CVL)

Venue: 13/15 Kofo Abayomi, Victoria Island Lagos.

Time: 11:00 am

Kindly use the zoom link below, if you wish to attend virtually:

https://zoom.us/j/97559355442?pwd=Ulp1am53MEVpS0IrVHV6cWNMbXhKdz09

Meeting ID: 975 5935 5442

Passcode: 407507

We look forward to seeing you there.

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NBA VP HEADS SPIDEL ELECTORAL COMMITTEE

  • AS ANANABA IS SET TO BOW OUT AFTER SPIDEL REVIVAL

The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) has set up a 9-member Electoral Committee to midwife the next leadership for the section.

A statement by the NBA-SPIDEL Council Chairman, Prof. Paul Ananaba SAN named fiery human rights activist and current NBA First Vice President, Mr. John Aikpokpo-Martins as the Chairman of the Electoral Committee. Mr. Chisom Onuoha is to act as the committee’s Secretary.

Other members of the committee are Funmi Adeogun Esquire, Godspower Edoga Esquire, Emeka Eze Esquire, Daniel Asomeji Esquire, Rabiu Ayuba Esquire, Akintayo Akinyemi Esquire, and Umoru Jibrin Esquire.

The committee has the mandate to conduct election of the section leading to the emergence of a new team to spearhead the activities of the resurgent section.

It is recalled that Prof. Ananaba has been instrumental in reviving the then moribund section after it became comatose for several years. The section – which is one of only three NBA sections – organisaed the much-talked-about Annual Conference at Aba, Abia State in November 2019.

The Ananaba Administration is on the verge of holding another landmark annual conference in Ibadan, Oyo State. Given the array of famous speakers that have confirmed participation at the conference and the strong support of key stakeholders, the conference promises to be widely attended and discussed for years to come. It is the first NBA-led in-person conference for almost two years since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.

The conference has as its theme, “The role of public interest in governance in Nigeria.” Registration for the conference opened early in the year at https://nbaspidel.ng/nba-spidel-conference/, while early bird registration closes on May 15, 2021.

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