NBA-AGC SOCCER: ‘WHY WE FIXED DIFFERENT PRIZES FOR MALE, FEMALE COMPETITIONS,’ BY TCCP

The Technical Committee on Conference Planning (TCCP) for the 2022 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference has clarified the difference in the prize winnings for the male and female NBA inter-branch football competitions slated to hold between Thursday, 18th August and Tuesday, 23rd August 2022.

The TCCP said the clarification became necessary following the debate raging amongst lawyers, especially on social media, over the difference in the prizes for the victorious teams.

The TCCP had, in an earlier notice, announced N500,000 as the winning prize for the inter-branch male football competition and N200,000 for the female football competition.

This has, however, generated some tension among lawyers some of whom viewed it as discriminatory.

But offering explanation for the difference, the TCCP said the fixing of the prize winnings was dictated by prudence and realistic expectations as the sports events at the AGC were structured to fund themselves.

In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by Tobenna Erojikwe, its Chairman, the TCCP explained that the male football competition is viewed as totally distinct from the female football competition with completely different consideration, having been around for many years. On the other hand, the female football competition is being introduced for the very first time in the AGC to promote inclusiveness and expand the scope of activities at the AGC, the TCCP said.

“In providing sports activities as part of the AGC, the TCCP exercises prudence in the management of funds as such sports, if not fully funded by itself or sponsored by third parties, have to be subsidised by the NBA,” Erojikwe said in the statement with the subject”Prizes for NBA Inter-branch Female Football Competition”.

“The male football competition has been a regular feature of the NBA over the years and so it is much easier to project income derivable from the competition. For instance, last year, a total of 16 male football teams registered for the male football competition with N1,600,000 received as registration fees,” he said.

The TCCP Chairman said considering the novelty of the female football competition, it was difficult to project the amount that could be generated from it.

Therefore, in order to arrive at an informed view of the prize for the winner of the female football competition, the TCCP carried out an inquiry to determine the number of existing female football teams in the branches of the NBA.

“Our research suggested that there were only two established NBA female football teams in the country, and this informed the decision regarding the amount stated as prize for the competition,” he said.

Erojikwe said the only way the prize winnings for the female football competition could be increased was to raise the registration fees payable by branches, which the TCCP does not consider a feasible option at this time.

“The above considerations led to the decision to fix the above referenced prize winnings for the different competitions. We also deem it necessary to add that the decision to introduce female football as part of the sports events at the AGC is an important development which the TCCP is committed to having entrenched at future AGCs,” he said.

He, however, assured that the TCCP was actively seeking sponsorship for the female football competition and would raise the prize winning as soon as such sponsorship materialised. He pledged that the TCCP would dedicate every amount received as sponsorship and registration fee for the female football competition to the prize money.

“We hope that the above explanation provides context and clarification regarding the subject. We would please ask that the level of interest that has been shown regarding the female football is sustained through the conference and that we make it a competition that we can all look forward to every year,” Erojikwe said.

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PIONEER LIFE BENCHER HAILS GADZAMA AT 60, NWAGBARA WINS DEBATE

A member of the Body of Benchers, Ambassador Chief C. D. Orike has paid a courtesy visit to the pioneer Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL), Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN at his Abuja office.

Orike, who was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1961, was at the office to felicitate with Gadzama on his 60th birthday anniversary. He is a pioneer member of the Body of Benchers. He was appointed as a Bencher in 1965 alongside 15 others, and is the only surviving pioneer member of the Body.

Orike was a member of the first parliament of 1964 alongside Nigeria’s Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa and late Chief Solomon Lar, former Governor of Plateau State. He was Nigeria’s Ambassador to Uganda, with concurrent accreditation to the republics of Rwanda and Burundi.

Gadzama thanked Orike for the visit, restated his respect to the senior life bencher and commended him for the long service he has rendered to the legal profession. He prayed that God will continue to sustain him with good health and strength.

Meanwhile, Mr. Izuchukwu Temilade Nwagbara has won the N1 Million prize at the hotly contested Gadzama Business Law Debate. The finals of the debate held yesterday. After a fierce competition, the Judges retreated for about 30 minutes to decide the winner.

Announcing the winners, the Presiding Judge, Mr. Kehinde Ogunwumiju SAN informed the audience that Mr. Usman Ibrahim Wali was the 2nd Runner-Up after edging Mr. Adeyemi Kehinde Ayeku in the third place debate.

On the grand finale between Mr. Izuchukwu Temilade Nwagbara and Mr. Ayodeji Ayodele Ayolola, Ogunwumiju stated that both participants did incredibly well. He then declared Nwagbara as the winner while Ayolola was the runner-up.

While Nwagbara took home N1,000,000, Ayolola won N500,000 and Wali received N250,000.

In his remarks, Gadzama appreciated the efforts of all the participants and thanked them for showing wit and skill at all stages of the debate. He also stated that he was proud of the participants and that the fourth placed contestant would also be specially recognised.

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32 CONTESTANTS EMERGE IN GADZAMA ‘BUSINESS LAW DEBATE’

Thirty-two contestants have been selected for the “Business Law Debate” which is part of activities to mark the 60th birthday anniversary of pioneer Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL).

According to a statement made available to CITY LAWYER, “The first round will commence today, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.; it will be live on zoom and can be watched via this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86044023411

Below is the full text of the statement.

APPROX N2M UP FOR GRABS AS GADZAMA’S BUSINESS LAW DEBATE STARTS TODAY *

Congratulations to the 32 shortlisted Candidates for making it to the knockout stage of the competition.

The first round will commence today, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.; it will be live on zoom and can be watched via this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86044023411

The debates will continue tomorrow, Thursday, November 18, 2021 and will end on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, when the finals will be held.

Recall that the winner will walk home with N1,000,000 while the runner up and second runner up will win N500,000 and N250,000 each. Other prizes are also available for the shortlisted Candidates.

To find out more about the competition and obtain live updates, you are advised to check J-K Gadzama’s social media handles.

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GADZAMA @ 60: HOT PRIZES FOR BUSINESS LAW DEBATE

About N1.75 Million is to be won in the “Business Law Debate” to mark the 60th birthday anniversary of pioneer Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL), Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN.

The debate is open to lawyers of 1-10 years post-call. Participants are required to send a video of themselves arguing ‘Whether the Nigerian law should permit third party funding in arbitration.’

The 32 valid entries with the highest ‘likes’ on Instagram will be shortlisted for the next round. The entries close today.

Meanwhile, Gadzama has vowed to debunk “mammoth series of falsehood being concocted and peddled against my person, practice and interpersonal relationship within the legal profession.”

The statements made available to CITY LAWYER read:

N1.75M To Be Won as J-K Gadzama SAN Turns 60.

Are you a lawyer?
Can you debate??
You know a thing or two about Business law???

Then don’t miss this opportunity!
N1,000,000; N500,000 and N250,000 are up for grabs as J-K Gadzama SAN celebrates his 60th Birthday.

Interested Participants should quickly submit their application to partake in this competition

Don’t wait to be told!
Participate!!

THE MANY FALSEHOODS AGAINST JOE-KYARI GADZAMA, SAN
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REFUTAL SERIES

Dear Colleagues,

My attention has been drawn to the mammoth series of falsehood being concocted and peddled against my person, practice and interpersonal relationship within the legal profession.

Against this backdrop, it has become pertinent, now more than ever, especially given the likelihood of misconstrued silence as admittance, to state, and categorically so, the true position of things.

Therefore, in the coming days, weeks and months I will be stating in unequivocal terms, my position on the many lies, unwarranted publications and red herrings against my person and practice. Indeed, no matter how dark and scary the night is, it must give way to the light and joy of the morning. I intend to, religiously shine the light of my truth through the many dark lies against my person.

For the record, most of my professional interactions have been documented from day one and I will tap from that rich reserve to put to death these roaring mendacities of falsehood.

Thank you.

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