MBAMALA LAUDS CATHOLIC MOTHERS, MOURNS PA UBANI

Former Nigerian Bar Assocaition (NBA) Assistant Publicity Secretary, Mr. Chukwuemeka Mbamala has hailed Catholic mothers on the occasion of their Mothering Sunday.

Describing mothers as “golden,” Mbamala, who is believed to be eyeing the post of Welfare Secretary in the forthcoming NBA Elections scheduled for July 16, 2022 also extended his felicitations to “all mothers in our beloved Legal profession, FIDA, AWLA, NBA Women group,” adding that “you are specially loved and cherished, you are unique and you are priceless.”

He also gave his condolence message to the Chairman of NBA Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA- SPIDEL), Dr. Monday Ubani on the death of his father, Pa Ubani Egbedubi Nwokocha.

Below are the statements made available to CITY LAWYER.

MBAMALA FELICITATES WITH CATHOLIC MOTHERS AND MOTHERS ON THE SPECIAL OCASSION OF MOTHERING SUNDAY:
Being a mother is one of the most important roles a woman can ever play. Mothers play a huge role in their children’s lives, caring for them, loving them, teaching them, and so much more. The way a child develops can be largely attributed to the role that their parents and caregivers play in their lives.

Children thrive when they have a secure and positive relationship with people, especially their parents. Mothers are the child’s window of learning which will impact their growing years. Mother’s relationship with her child is crucial. A mother plays multiple roles in a child’s development, as she is a teacher in every aspect of a child’s developmental growth – social emotional, physical, cognitive and independence. As a man I still see myself as a husband and a Child to my mother.

Mothers are precious, mothers are golden.
To all the mothers out there I extend my love to you today and say we all cherish you.

To all mothers in our beloved Legal profession, FIDA AWLA NBA Women group you are specially loved and cherished, you are unique and you are priceless.

May you live long to enjoy the labours of love and the reward sacrifices that you make as mothers.

Happy Mothers day!!!

Chukwuemeka Mbamala, Esq

CHUKWUEMEKA MBAMALA, NBA PAST ASSISTANT PUBLICITY SEC. COMMISERATE WITH MOU AND THE UBANI FAMILY ON THE LOSS OF THEIR FATHER PA NWOKEOCHA:

I wish to commiserate with Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA- SPIDEL), Dr Monday Ubani and the entire Nwokocha family for the loss of their father, Pa. Ubani Egbedubi Nwokocha.

It is not in doubt that the death of a loved one creates a void and vacuum which only God, the eternal creator can fill. It is my prayer that God Almighty will continue to uphold our dear Dr. Monday Ubani and the entire family in this moment of grief.

I also wish to pray that God will grant journey mercies to all friends and associates of Dr. Ubani who will be travelling to Abia State for the burial ceremony. Particularly, I wish the leadership of the NBA, elders of the Bar and my dear colleagues from across the country safe trip to and from Abia State.

May the soul of Pa. Ubani Egbedubi Nwokocha find eternal rest in the bosom of our Lord Almighty. Amen.

Chukwuemeka Mbamala, Esq.

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BUHARI, GOVERNORS, MINISTERS, OTHERS MOURN PA UBANI

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL), Dr. Monday Ubani on the passing of his father, Pa Egbedubi Nwokocha. He was aged 101 years.

Pa Nwokocha died on January 3, 2022 in Lagos and will be buried at his hometown Umuosoko, Awomukwu, Ikwuano Local Government Area, Abia State on April 22, 2022.

Other notable persons who have sent condolence messages to the NBA-SPIDEL chieftain include Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State; Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State; Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State; former Governor of Abia State and the current Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu; former Akwa Ibom State Governor and Minister of Niger Delta, Senator Godswill Akpabio; Minister of State for Mines and Steel, Dr. Uche Ogah; Senator Ike Ekweremadu; Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe; Senator Nkechi Nwaogu; Hon. Sam Onuigbo, NBA President, Mr. Olumide Akpata; African Bar Association (ABA) President, Mr. Hannibal Uwaifo; Chief Judges of Abia and Lagos States, some Justices of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, former NBA Presidents and former Group Managing Director of Diamond Bank, Mr. Alex Oti among others.

In a condolence letter dated April 11, 2022 and signed by Mr. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Buhari noted God’s gift of longevity on Pa Nwokocha.

Buhari stated that Pa Nwokocha left his footprints on the sands of time, gaining reputation as a man of peace, a philanthropist, dutiful father, public spirited individual, and a man of integrity.

Condoling Ubani who is the only son of the deceased and his family, the President urged them to keep the flag of the good works hoisted by their patriarch flying, knowing that in that wise, Pa Nwokocha would live forever in the hearts and minds of all who knew him.

Meanwhile, a group, “FRIENDS OF DR. MONDAY UBANI” has issued a statement on the forthcoming funeral rites for Pa Ubani.

Below is the full text of the statement.

IMPORTANT NOTICE!!!:

Compliments distinguished Bar leaders and Colleagues. Many thanks to us all for what we’re collectively doing for our good friend, brother and colleague, Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani (MOU). Blessings to us all.

Here are some important updates towards the forthcoming events of 21st and 22nd April at Ikwuano Abia State.

1. TRAVEL ADVICE/DIRECTIONS:

a. From Umuahia
Awomukwu Ikwuano is along the Umuahia – Umudike – Ikwuano – Ikot-Ekpene Road. It is the last town before another community called Ariam. Look out for Umualo junction in Awomukwu About 30/35 mins drive from Umuahia main town. Road is in good shape.

b. From Uyo: Along Ikot-Ekpene Umuahia Road, after Ariam town is Awomukwu . Locate same Umualo junction and you’re there. About 27/30 mins drive from Uyo. Good road.

c. Coming by road : Umuahia is your best for hotel reservation.

c. Flying : Uyo airport is relatively nearer to Ubani’s place than assessing via Owerri airport. So you may consider hotel reservation in Uyo.

2. HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS:
Hotels has been reserved at very discounted rates at Umuahia and Uyo cities. TONY NNAWIKE OBA OF NACO LOGISTICS IS IN CHARGE OF ALL HOTEL RESERVATIONS. See the Hotel reservations catalog as already published by NACO. You can reach him on 08069206814

3. BUS SHUTTLE:
Dr. Ubani has provided air conditioned Coaster buses to shuttle lawyers to and fro the events from their respective hotels, both at Umuahia and Uyo. For both the Lawyers’ Night of Tributes/Wake-keep on 21st and burial on 22nd . Expect more updates on bus departure points, time and route.

4. UNIFORM/DRESS CODE:
a. Night of tributes/Wake-keep – No dress code

b. BURIAL DAY (22nd)
WHITE ATTIRE FOR ALL LAWYERS is highly recommended.

5. SECURITY:
Abia State is relatively safe. However, maximum security arrangements are in place to ensure the safety of all prospective guests at Ikwuano.

Once again I thank you all for being here. Let’s endeavour to attend the scheduled events to honour our own MOU and to make the celebration of life more eventful.

May God bless us all.

Okey Ohagba
For: FRIENDS OF DR. MONDAY UBANI

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NBA-SPIDEL CHAIR, UBANI BURIES DAD APRIL 22

The father of fiery human rights activist and Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL), Dr. Monday Ubani will be buried on April 22, 2022 at Awomukwu in Ikwuano LGA of Abia State.

Aged 101 years and popularly called “Egoro” by peers and friends, Late Pa Ubani Egbedubi Nwokocha died on January 3, 2022 in Lagos.

According to a funeral programme made available to CITY LAWYER, a Christian Wake-Keep will be held on Thursday, 21st April, 2022 at 6 pm for the deceased at his country home in Umuosoko Village, Awomukwu in Ikwuano LGA of Abia State.

This will be followed by a funeral service on Friday, 22nd April, 2022 at 10 am at the same venue. Interment and reception will hold thereafter. All Tributes/Condolence messages should be sent to: paubani101@gmail.com on/or before 25th March, 2022.

According to the NBA-SPIDEL Chairman, “Egoro’s centennial longevity must be traced to the way he embraced life and living. He was friend to all and enemy to none. Like water, he had no enemy.

“Pa Ubani was proficient in many handiwork. He was a renowned gardener, farmer, electrical technician, drum maker, shoe maker and television repairer. He was loved by family, friends, neighbours and many for his meekness of heart, hard work, kind-heartedness and dedication in service to humanity.”

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‘MY FATHER LIVED A FULFILLED LIFE,’ SAYS UBANI

Former Nigerian Bar Association 1st Vice President and Chairman of NBA Section on Public Interest and Development Law, (NBA-SPIDEL), Dr. Monday Ubani has said that his deceased father “lived a fulfilled life.”

In a statement made available to CITY LAWYER, the fiery human rights activist said that his father died last Monday, adding that “he will be greatly missed by relations, friends, neighbours, grand-children and his entire community.”

Pa Ubani Egbedubi Nwokocha, popularly known as “Egoro” among peers and friends, died on January 3, 2022 in Lagos. He was aged 101 years.

Confirming the passing of his father, Dr. Ubani, who is also his only son, said that his remains had been taken to Abia, his home state.

Burial arrangements will be announced later by the family.

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