TRANSITION

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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AKPATA BREAKS SILENCE, MEETS MAIKYAU OVER HANDOVER

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Olumide Akpata has made a veiled reference to the crises that have dogged his tenure lately, saying that “It has been one hell of a ride, if I do say so myself.”

Akpata had taken to his verified Twitter handle (@OlumideAkpata) to announce his first official meeting with incoming NBA President, Mr. Yakubu Maikyau SAN after the establishment of their separate transition committees.

In the post sighted by CITY LAWYER, the NBA President said: “Yesterday evening I held a meeting with the President-elect of the @NigBarAssoc, Mr. Y. C. Maikyau, SAN as our recently constituted Transition Committees brainstormed on how best to ensure a seamless handover.”

Akpata then added tersely, “It has been one hell of a ride, if I do say so myself.”

Akpata’s tenure has taken a turbulent turn lately. Aside from the controversies that arose especially with the troubled appeals process that came on the heels of the 2022 NBA Elections, Akpata has waged a running supremacy battle with the Body of Benchers (BoB) over the proposed amendment of the Legal Practitioners Act (Act).

While NBA and the Body of Benchers were still trying to carve a middle ground on the matter through the Mrs. Funke Adekoya Committee, Akpata sensationally wrote to the newly minted BoB Chairman, Chief Wole Olanipekun SAN, asking him to recuse himself over the Ms. Kunbi Ogunde professional misconduct saga.

CITY LAWYER had in an exclusive report cited a complaint by former Minister of Energy and Petroleum ministries, Mr. Odein Ajumogobia SAN over an email from Ogunde, a Partner in Wole Olanipekun & Co, allegedly soliciting to take over a brief his law firm was handling from his client, SAIPEM SPA. Following his demand for an apology, Wole Olanipekun & Co apologized for the debacle and disowned the Partner. NBA has since filed a petition against the embattled senior lawyer at the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC).

The dust on the highly controversial matter has hardly settled when Akpata engaged in a highly publicized bust-up with the suspended NBA General Secretary, Joyce Oduah.

An attempt by Oduah to bounce back to her position has so far failed, as a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja refused to grant her prayer for interim reliefs, giving Akpata a slight breather. The matter has been adjourned to Tuesday for hearing of the Motion on Notice.

Stakeholders are divided on whether the twilight battles would signpost Akpata’s legacy as NBA President.

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AFAM OSIGWE LEADS MAIKYAU’S TRANSITION COMMITTEE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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AKPATA DISSOLVES C’TES, TCCP, ECNBA SURVIVE

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Mr. Olumide Akpata has dissolved all Standing and Ad-hoc Committees set up by the administration to run its affairs.

While the Technical Committee on Conference Planning (TCCP) and the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) are not affected by the dissolution announced by NBA Publicity Secretary, Dr. Rapulu Nduka, the administration has also set up a Transition Committee to midwife the incoming regime.

Below is a text of the statement made available to CITY LAWYER.

DISSOLUTION OF ALL STANDING AND AD-HOC COMMITTEES OF THE ASSOCIATION AND CONSTITUTION OF NBA TRANSITION COMMITTEE

Dear Colleagues,

On the inauguration of the present leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association, and in the course of its duties, various Standing and Ad-hoc Committees were constituted to assist in the smooth running of the outgoing administration.

However, ahead of the expiration of the tenure of the outgoing administration, the NBA President on behalf of the National Executive Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association, has dissolved all standing and Ad-Hoc Committees of the Association, with the exception of the Technical Committee on Conference Planning and the Electoral Committee of The Nigerian Bar Association, and further constitutes a Transition Committee.

Members of the Transition Committee include:

1. Paul Harris Ogbole SAN – Chairman
2. Aderemi Oguntoye
3. Bulus Atsen
4. Desmond Ogba
5. Tolu Aderemi
6. Benard Onigah
7. Ovonlen Ebholimen
8. Grace Igyo
9. Ayodeji Oni
10. Kelechi Onwuegbuchulem

The National Executive Committee of the NBA sincerely appreciates the various committees for their hardwork and support for this administration, and charges the Transition Committee to properly discharge their duties in line with their Terms of Reference.

Dr. Rapulu Nduka
Publicity Secretary

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EDE ASENOGUAN LAUDS NBA WARRI, EFFURUN ON SMOOTH TRANSITION

ASENOGUAN OSAMUEDE ISOBOMUWA CANDIDATE, FOR NBA GENERAL SECRETARY CONGRATULATES NBA WARRI AND EFFURUN BRANCHES ON THE SMOOTH CONDUCT OF THEIR BRANCH ELECTIONS

Among the recent NBA branches that have conducted elections to usher in new branch executives are Warri and Effurun. Mr Asenoguan, a prominent candidate for NBA general secretary has congratulated the stated branches for smooth transitioning. He stated as follows:

“It gives me great pleasure to congratulate the Warri and Effurun branches of the NBA on the successful conduct of their branch elections, bringing to fore fresh set of minds to consolidate on the gains of the past administration.

Smooth transitioning is a sign of unity and progress for branches. It equally engenders a sense of belonging for every member of the branch. It is on this note that I enjoin the new branch executives to carry everyone along in administering the affairs of the branch; by this, they too would be setting a solid foundation for future smooth transitioning.

May the Effurun and Warri branches of the NBA always prosper in their endeavours.

Thank you and God bless.”

Asenoguan Osamuede Isobomuwa
Candidate for the position of General Secretary of the NBA 2022-2024

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ISAAC OGBAH FELICITATES WITH NEW NBA IBADAN CHAIR, ASSURES PROGRESS

ISAAC OGBAH FELICITATES WITH THE IBADAN BRANCH ON ITS AGM AND HANDING OVER CEREMONY, CONGRATULATES MRS. FOLASHADE BOSEDE ALADENIYI FOR RECORD BREAKING EMERGENCE AS THE FIRST FEMALE CHAIRMAN OF THE BRANCH

Mr. Isaac Omuta Ogbah, an aspirant for the post of 3rd Vice President of the Nigerian Bar Association(NBA) heartily congratulates the entire members and outgoing executives of Ibadan Branch of the NBA ably led by Mr. Olayinka Abiodun Esan, for the success of its Annual General Meeting held on 27th June, 2022 at the Afe Babalola (SAN) Bar Center, Iyanganku, Ibadan, Oyo State.

He commended the outgoing executives for the laudable achievements recorded during their time.

The NBA Ibadan Branch is one of the oldest and foremost branches in the country. Its members at various times are leaving and have left their indelible marks on the sands of time in advancing legal practice across Nigeria and beyond.

He also extols the courage and persistency of Mrs. Folashade Bosede Aladeniyi who emerged as the 34th Chairman and first-ever lady to emerge as the helmsman – or better still if the English grammar will indulge one “helmswoman” – to pilot the affairs of the branch from 2022 to 2024.

She is an astute legal practitioner who has proven her mettle in the legal landscape with unblemished record. It goes beyond doubt that her tenure will lead Ibadan branch to enviable heights following in the footsteps of those who have occupied the office before her. With foreseeable cooperation of other executive members, and the entire members of the branch, one does not need a crystal ball to know that the next two years will be momentous in the history of the branch.

Congratulations!

ISAAC OMUTA OGBAH, FICMC

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ISAAC OGBAH HAILS TALABI, OTHERS AS NEW NBA ILARO EXCO

Isaac Omuta Ogbah, FICMC, heartily congratulates Chief Israel Oluwatowo Talabi and other newly elected officials of NBA ILARO Branch on their electoral victory. Of a truth the victory belongs to all the members of the NBA Ilaro Branch.

I have no doubt whatsoever about the wealth of leadership experiences that this new team of leaders is endowed with.

I therefore urge you all to join hands together in unity in making the ILARO Branch of the NBA the Branch to be most talked about in terms of your accomplishments.

Once again we celebrate you all now and always.

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‘NBA ENUGU IS IN VERY CAPABLE HANDS,’ SAYS EDE ASENOGUAN

ASENOGUAN OSAMUEDE ISOBOMUWA CANDIDATE FOR NBA GENERAL SECRETARY SENDS CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO THE OUTGOING AND INCOMING EXECUTIVES OF THE NBA, ENUGU BRANCH

Mr. Osamuede Asenoguan has congratulated the newly elected Executive Committee Members of the NBA, Enugu branch. In his congratulatory message, he extolled the members of the outgoing Executive Committee for their achievements over the last 2 years. His message reads:

“It gives me great pleasure to congratulate the newly elected members of the Executive Committee, NBA, Enugu branch ably led by C. N. N Nwagbara, Esq. The Enugu branch is in very capable hands. I am hundred percent certain that the present Committee will consolidate on the achievements of the immediate past one.

It is on this note that I commend the outgoing Executive Committee for having successfully piloted very seamlessly, the affairs of the branch in the last two years. They have indeed performed remarkably.

I wish the Enugu bar success in all its endeavours.
Thank you and God bless.”

Signed:
Asenoguan Osamuede Isobomuwa, Esq.,
Past Chairman NBA Benin,
Candidate for NBA General Secretary

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ISAAC OGBAH COMMENDS ALIYU, OGUNDEJI ON NBA GWAGWALADA ELECTION

ISAAC OMUTA OGBAH, CANDIDATE FOR THE POSITION OF 3RD VICE PRESIDENT OF NBA CONGRATULATES ISAH ABUBARKAR ALIYU, ESQ, AND HIS TEAM OF NBA GWAGWALADA LED EXECUTIVE ON THE SUCCESSFUL TENURE OF YOUR ADMINISTRATION

You have, over the past 2 years, devoted your time, energy and resources towards the service of the Bar and the welfare of all Members of the Gwagwalada Branch of the NBA. Your great achievements over the past 2 years has positioned you all for greater and higher assignments. I have no doubt that not only will lawyers nationwide be calling on you soonest to come and help lead this noble profession to greater heights, the Nigerian nation will as well be needing your great wealth of experience.

We join all members of the Gwagwalada Branch of the NBA to celebrate and appreciate you all for all your achievements. Indeed you ended well and the world will forever celebrate you all now and always.

ISAAC OMUTA OGBAH CONGRATULATES AKINTAYO OGUNDEJI, ESQ. AND HIS NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE NBA GWAGWALADA BRANCH 

It’s with joy and pride that I congratulate my dear friend and brother, Mr. AKINTAYO OGUNDEJI, and his new NBA Gwagwalada Executive Committee team that were sworn into office on Sunday, 12th of June, 2022.

It’s not a mere coincidence that on a day that Nigeria is celebrating Democracy day that you and your great team of leaders are being inaugurated.

You have been a great leader, a team player and one who is detailed to all issues. Hence I have no doubt that with you and your new executive members seeing to it that all electoral promises as contained in your respective manifestos are achieved you will, as a team, build on the achievements of the past and make the Gwagwalada Branch of the NBA the pride of all NBA branches in the coming years

We celebrate you all now and always.

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