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CJN, WIKE TO ATTEND CIARB ANNUAL CONFAB, VIRTUAL WINDOW OPENS

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola and Rivers State Governor, Mr. Nyesom Wike are among dignitaries billed to attend the 2022 Annual Conference of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Nigeria Branch.

The Annual Conference has as its theme “Restating the legitimacy of arbitration: Africa taking the lead,” and will hold from November 9 to 11, 2022 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

According to a statement by Messrs Aham Ejelam SAN and Godwin Omoaka SAN, Chairman and Co-chairman respectively of the Conference Planning Committee (CPC), aside from an address by the Chairman of CIArb Nigeria Branch, Chief Gbola Akinola SAN, Sokoto State Governor, Mr. Waziri Tambuwal and Nigerian Bar Association President, Mr. Yakubu Maikyau SAN are among those expected to deliver Goodwill messages at the conference.

Meanwhile, the Institute has commenced registration for online attendees at this year’s conference. To register, click on www.ciarbnigeria.org/conference.

The three-day conference has a rich repertoire of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and arbitration-specific topics lined up for discussion by leading experts in the industry. The conference also provides an opportunity for participants to socialise and network for career growth.

Among the stellar cast of over 80 confirmed speakers slated for the conference are Rivers State Chief Judge, Justice Elsie Thompson; Justice Nelson Ogbuanya of the National Industrial Court; Justice Roli Harriman of Delta State High Court; Mr. Tunde Busari SAN, Mr. Emeka Obegolu SAN, Mr. Asamah Kadiri SAN, and Mr. Kofo Salam-Alada, Director of Legal Services at the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Others are Rivers State Attorney-General & Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor SAN; Prof. Paul Idornigie SAN, Mr. Daniel Wilmot, Jacqueline Waihenya, Jackson Shaw Kern, Mrs. Doyin Rhodes-Vivour SAN, Dr. Elachi Agada, Dr. Wale Olawoyin SAN, Dr. Adeyemi Agbelusi, Ms. Folashade Alli, Naa Amorkor Amarteifio, Mrs. Josephine Akinwunmi, Mr. Tunde Adedapo-Olowu SAN, and Mr. Emuobonuvie Majemite, to name a few.

The conference, which will hold alongside the Young Members Group (YMG) Conference, is scheduled to hold at the exquisite Horlikins Event Center, Port Harcourt. It will also witness an induction ceremony and a Gala Nite themed “African Night.”

CIArb is the recognised global thought leader on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), operating in over 40 countries. Based across and supported by an international network of about 42 branches, the Institute supports members’ career development, enabling them to compete in an ever-changing market.

Its network of worldwide branches provides members with the knowledge, skills and resources to improve their arbitration practice. Be at the forefront of the growth and development of ADR practice by attending the conference, sharing, and engaging on a global level.

 

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  • Apr 19, 2021
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‘OUR STAND ON JUSUN STRIKE,’ BY 5 LAGOS BRANCH CHAIRMEN

The five branches of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Lagos State held a virtual meeting yesterday to deliberate on the ongoing strike by Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) and the directive by NBA President, Mr. Olumide Akpata relating to the strike.

Below is the text of the communique made available to CITY LAWYER as issued by the Committee of Chairmen after the meeting.

COMMUNIQUE ON THE DIRECTIVE OF THE PRESIDENT BY THE FIVE CHAIRMEN OF NBA BRANCHES IN LAGOS STATE ON THE ONGOING JUSUN STRIKE:

AGENDA:
1. The Chairmen of NBA Lagos, Ikeja, Epe, Ikorodu and Badagry held a meeting today 18th April, 2021 to fine tune the modalities to be jointly adopted by the Branches in effectively executing the mandate of Mr. President. The following issues were discussed:

A) Execution of the joint mandate for maximum impact in line with the mandate. After the submission of the Chairman, Ikeja Branch that all arrangements have been put in place against tomorrow by the Branch for their peaceful protest. Other Chairmen pleaded for Branches to jointly carry out the mandate as dictated in the president’s directive. The Chairman of Ikeja promised to try and convince his members against Tuesday now granted by the president for Lagos State Branches.

B) The directive dated 16th April, 2021 and personally signed by the president chronicled efforts made by our National Body and the negative effects on our members, hence, our involvement as critical Stakeholders.

C) The president’s directive enjoins NBA Branches”” to visit their state governors and demand compliance with the provisions of 1999 constitution…”

D) page 2 paragraph 1 of the directive enjoins Chairmen to effectively mobilize their members “and pay visits” to their respective state government houses on Monday 19th April, 2021 to press home the demand…”
“..at the visit, NBA Branches in each state are to present a joint written demand to their state governors”

E) At page 2 paragraph 2 of the directive which states ” The Chairmen of the NBA Branches are further requested to ensure that these visits are embarked upon every subsequent Monday until..”

The above premises formed the following resolutions:
A) That consequent upon the president’s approval for the visit on Tuesday and with the hope of Ikeja Branch joining, the Branches shall proceed with the visit to the Governor with Branches mobilising their members who shall be dressed in their official black and white.

B) Members shall converge at the Government house between 11 am and 12 pm with placards showing solidarity pursuant to our mandate. No abusive placards please.

C) Visits on subsequent Mondays shall follow the same pattern

Signed by the Chairmen of NBA, Lagos, Ikeja, Epe, Ikorodu and Badagry Branches.

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EKWEREMADU TO TACKLE LAWMAKING DYNAMICS, AS UWECHUE CLOCKS 82

BY EMEKA NWADIOKE

Former Deputy Senate President, Prof. Ike Ekweremadu (PhD, CFR) will deliver the Keynote Address at the virtual birthday celebration of respected former Chairman of Nigeria’s Body of Benchers, Chief George Uwechue SAN, FNIALS who clocks 82 years on Monday.

The event which is aimed to honour Chief Uwechue, a former Speaker pro Tempore of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has as its theme “The lawyer in Parliament: A catalyst in the legislative process.” The birthday lecture is billed as a tour de force between politics, lawyering and lawmaking. Chief Uwechue was the Deputy Leader of the Nigeria Peoples Party (NPP) Caucus and Chairman of the Public Petitions Committee.

A statement by the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Chief Emeka Ngige, SAN which was made available to CITY LAWYER noted that “As Owelle was a lawyer-member of the House of Representatives in the Second Republic, we consider the topic apposite for the occasion, moreso as Senator Ekweremadu is not only the immediate past Deputy Senate President but is also a lawyer and has been in the Senate for unbroken 17 years.”

The event which kicks off at 4:30 pm will be chaired by renowned senior lawyer, Senator Onyeabo Obi. It will witness goodwill messages from political leaders and foremost jurists. It will also be streamed on several social media channels as well as feature sensational saxophonist, BeeJay Sax who is billed to thrill the global audience.

Chief Uwechue is adjudged one of Nigeria’s foremost jurists, with many leading precedents to his credit. These include Magnusson v Koiki; NAS LTD v BA PLC; Ashibuogwu v AG Bendel State, and the regularly referenced Adeniyi v Governing Council of Yabatech which concurrent verdicts of the trial court and Court of Appeal he upturned at the Supreme Court upon being hired by the appellant.

A longstanding Faculty member at the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS), Chief Uwechue was appointed as a Member of the Rules of Court Advisory Committee of the Supreme Court between 1985 and 1986. He produced a draft review of the rules which was later subsumed into the Supreme Court Rules 1999 (as amended).

Chief Uwechue, the “Owelle of Ogwashi Uku,” was born on 30th November, 1938. He was a two-time member of the House of Representatives, representing Aniocha Federal Constituency of former Bendel State on two different party platforms. He rose to the pinnacle of the House leadership following his assumption of office as the Speaker pro Tempore.

Following the interruption of civil rule by the military, he returned to law practice and again rose to the apogee of the legal profession with his admission into the Inner Bar and his election as Chairman of the Body of Benchers, the apex body that regulates the profession in Nigeria.

He was admitted into the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, Inns of Court School of Law for the English Bar in February 1961 and passed the “British Constitution” with distinction at the North Western Polytechnic, London. He repeated this uncommon feat at the Holborn College of Law, Languages and Commerce where in 1962 he again earned Distinction in “Constitutional Law.” His teacher and one of the world’s foremost constitutional lawyers, Prof. Ben Nwabueze SAN once described Chief Uwechue as unarguably the best among his classmates. This was during the launch of a compendium written by leading Nigerian jurists in Uwechue’s honour.

Chief Uwechue enrolled at the London School of Economics and Political Science courtesy of his mentor, Prof. Nwabueze, and in 1965 received his Bachelor’s Degree in Law, graduating with Second Class Honours. He returned to Nigeria the same year and enrolled at the Nigerian Law School. Having passed the Bar Finals, Chief Uwechue was admitted to the Nigerian Bar on January 21, 1966 – almost 55 years ago.

To register for the virtual event, click
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_19N9qdSbTXaheLKZBsZ-Pw OR https://bit.ly/OwelleAt82

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