I congratulate the Elders, Leadership and Members of the Midwest Lawyers Forum as they hold their meeting today the 22nd day of November, 2019 in Benin City, the capital of Edo State.
I strongly believe that this meeting will provide a veritable opportunity for members to deliberate on issues affecting the insecurities that bedevils our country, national unity, independence of the judiciary and the Bar, respect for the rule of law in Nigeria and also chart a course to better the lot of the average Nigerians
May the Almighty grant everyone attending the meeting journey mercies from their different destinations to Benin City and back home.
*Joyce Oduah, FCIMC*
_Former National Treasurer, NBA_
*Anne Agi Felicitates with the Mid-West Bar Forum*
I, Anne Uruegi Agi, felicitate with and congratulate the Chairman and members of the Mid-West Bar Forum of the Nigerian Bar Association on the occasion of her meeting holding in Benin City, Edo State on the 22nd of November, 2019.
I pray that the Forum will have successful and impactful deliberations and wish all journey mercies to and fro the meeting.
Long live the Mid-West Bar Forum!
Long live the Nigerian Bar Association!!
Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria!!!
*Anne Agi* LL.M
*QUARTERLY MEETING: LET’S BUILD A STRONG AND UNITED EBF.*
As we, members of the Nigerian Bar Association- Eastern Bar Forum ( EBF) gather for our last quarterly meeting for the year 2019, which comes up on Friday 15th to Saturday 16th November, 2019 at the Garden City, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, I sincerely pray that the Almighty grants everyone of us journey mercies.
As we deliberate at the meeting, I urge us to make the overall interest of our dear Forum a priority and work towards building a strong and united Eastern Bar Forum, that will be the pride of all members.
While, I invite you to take out time and enjoy the hospitality of the Garden City during your stay here; I also pray for journey mercies, as we return to our various destinations at the end of our deliberations.
God Bless.
JOYCE ODUAH, FICMC
FORMER NATIONAL TREASURER, NBA. 2012 -2014.
FELICITATION
I write with profound joy to felicitate with the EBF Governor, S. Longwilliams Esq., Governing Council, leaders and distinguished members of the Eastern Bar Forum on this occasion of the EBF QUARTERLY GENERAL MEETING, holding here in the Garden City from the 15th to the 16th of November, 2019.
As I welcome you, dear colleagues, to Portharcourt, I urge us to brainstorm more committedly on issues affecting us as a Forum, the NBA, Legal Profession and our country Nigeria; and proffer ideas for a more promising future.
May I seize this opportunity to, once more congratulate the new Governing Council of EBF, this meeting being the maiden in their tenure.
I salute the Government of Rivers State and the leadership of NBA Portharcourt branch for providing the necessary facilities and being good hosts as always.
While wishing us fruitful deliberations as we strive to rebuild our dear EBF and the NBA, I pray for journey mercies back to our various jurisdictions.
ENJOY YOUR STAY IN THE GARDEN CITY!
SIGNED:
OKEY LEO OHAGBA, ESQ. ChMC.
(Immediate Past NBA 1st Asst. Secretary)
*MEDIA COVERAGE INVITATION TO A BOOK LAUNCH*
We invite you to the Deji Sasegbon (SAN) Memorial Book Launch (The comprehensive compilation of legal and phrases of Sasegbon’s Judicial Dictionary of Nigerian Law).
*Special Guest of Honour:* VP. Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (SAN).
*Venue:* AGIP HALL, Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos
*Date:* Thursday 14th, 2019.
*Time:* 1.00. pm
*For info or confirmation of attendance, call:* Gloria Ireka, 08039218044, 08059676999.
On behalf of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), I write to invite you to a WORLD PRESS CONFERENCE organised by the Technical Committee on Conference Planning (TCCP) for the 2019 Annual General Conference, which holds in Lagos come August.
This media event, which will have the President of the NBA, Mr Paul Usoro, SAN and the Chairman of the TCCP, Gbenga Oyebode, MFR among other key members of the TCCP present, will hold tomorrow Wednesday 17, 2019 at the law firm of Aluko & Oyebode, No 1 Murtala Mohammed Way (Former bank Road), Ikoyi, Lagos.
In view of the significance of this event and the key role the media plays in archiving the history of a nation, we would be delighted to have you join us at this briefing, so as to keep you apprised of planning and developments towards the forthcoming conference.
We look forward to welcoming you.
*QUARTERLY MEETING: LET’S BUILD A STRONG AND UNITED EBF.*
As we, members of the Nigerian Bar Association- Eastern Bar Forum ( EBF) gather for our last quarterly meeting for the year 2019, which comes up on Friday 15th to Saturday 16th November, 2019 at the Garden City, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, I sincerely pray that the Almighty grants everyone of us journey mercies.
As we deliberate at the meeting, I urge us to make the overall interest of our dear Forum a priority and work towards building a strong and united Eastern Bar Forum, that will be the pride of all members.
While, I invite you to take out time and enjoy the hospitality of the Garden City during your stay here; I also pray for journey mercies, as we return to our various destinations at the end of our deliberations.
God Bless.
JOYCE ODUAH, FICMC
FORMER NATIONAL TREASURER, NBA. 2012 -2014.
*NBA* *CONDEMNS* *STATEMENT* *MADE* *BY* *TIMIPRE* *SYLVA* *INDICTING* *FEDERAL* *HIGH* *COURT* *JUDGE* .
The attention of the NBA has been drawn to a statement made by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr. Timipre Sylva while featuring as a guest on a programme on Channels Television yesterday, the 14th day of November, 2019.
While commenting on the judgment of the Federal High Court sitting at Yenegoa wherein the Court delivered a judgment in the case filed by Senator Heineken Lokpobri and cancelled the Bayelsa State APC Primaries, Mr. Timipre Sylva made some indictive and defamatory remarks about the person of the Honourable Judge of the Federal High Court who presided over the case. Mr. Sylva was unsparing in his insult on the learned trial Judge.
The Nigerian Bar Association considers the statement made by Mr. Timipre Sylva as most unfortunate, uncalled for and unbecoming of a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. As a one time State governor, Mr. Sylva is expected to appreciate the importance of the judiciary as an independent arm of government and the need to accord respect and dignity to the courts.
The general norm is for parties to appeal or challenge an order of court in the proper forum if a party is dissatisfied with same. Resorting to media campaign of calumny against a court of law is contemptuous and not a hallmark of civility.
The NBA demands that Mr. Timipre Sylva withdraws the offensive statement and apologise to the learned trial Judge and the nation’s judiciary, who he has collectively and unjustifiably attacked.
The NBA urges the judiciary to do the needful to protect its sanctify, integrity and honour by dealing decisively with cases of open contempt, without delay.
The NBA also urges the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami,SAN , who is the Chief Law Officer of the Federation not to be seen to encourage disrespect to the courts, by always do the needful in protecting the sanctity and respect for the decisions of courts and judicial officers.
Nigerians (particularly political actors) must recognise that courts are necessary and vital instruments for entrenching social equilibrium and justice in a society. NBA therefore advises members of the various political parties to be well guided in their utterances concerning matters pending before or decided by courts. Politicians must not drag the courts and judicial officers into their dirty mud of desperation.
As a Bar, we shall resist any attempt by the political class to subject judges and judicial institutions to public ridicule and opprobrium. We do this in recognition of the fact that the protection of the independence and respect for the judiciary is necessary for a peaceful, orderly and united Nigeria.
*Kunle Edun*
_National Publicity Secretary, NBA._
*UCHENNA NWADIALO FELICITATES WITH SURULERE LAWYERS’ FORUM*
The immediate past Social Secretary and one time Assistant Secretary of the NBA Lagos Branch, Uche Nwadialo, has wished the Executive Committee and members of the Surulere Lawyers’ Forum a successful 2019 Law Week.
The Surulere Lawyers’ forum 2019 law week will kick off with the Annual Health Walk on Saturday, the 30th of November, 2019 whilst their Annual Bar Dinner and end of the year party will hold on Friday, the 6th of December, 2019 .
She prays for a successful law week with bright lights and good tidings.
Uchenna Nwadialo
Immediate Past Social Secretary
And former Assistant Secretary,
NBA LAGOS BRANCH
*UCHENNA NWADIALO WISHES NBA YOLA A SUCCESSFUL 2019 LAW WEEK*
The immediate past Social Secretary of the NBA Lagos Branch, Uchenna Nwadialo felicitates with the executive committee and members of NBA Yola Branch on the occasion of their 2019 law week.
This year’s law week which is themed “Law, Land & the Future” is under the Chairmanship of Hon. Justice Ishaya Banu [Chief Judge of Adamawa State].
The Law Week which will include the Annual Dinner & Presentation of Awards will hold from Monday, 2nd – Friday 6th of December, 2019 at the Women Empowerment and Education Initiative 80 unit, Jimeta – Yola.
Uchenna prays for a successful law week with bright lights and good tidings.
*UCHENNA NWADIALO*
I, Anne Agi congratulate the Executive Committee, Elders and Members Of The Nigerian Bar Association, Akure Branch On The Occasion Of Their 2019 Law Week And Dinner Which Commences From Monday 2nd – Friday 6th December, 2019 In Akure, Ondo State.
I am confident that the activities and lectures during this law week will bring about a much better legal profession.
May NBA Akure have a really successful week. May your deliberations foster the growth and unity of the branch and the development of Ondo State and Nigeria.
Long live NBA Akure Branch.
Anne Agi, LL.M, B.L, LL.M
MESSAGE OF FELICITATION
I congratulate the Chairmen and Members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Enugu Branches on this unique occasion of your 2019 Law Week holding from 1st – 6th December, 2019 in Enugu.
I believe as you deliberate on this week’s activities with the theme: ” LAW, LAWYERS AND ‘LAWFARE IN MODERN CONFLICTS”, especially the intellectual discourse sessions, you will be able to critically take a look at myriads of challenges facing our polity and proffer deep and lasting solutions that will have a far lasting positive effect on the polity of our great country.
I wish to also use this opportunity to salute Coal City Bar Leaders and Chairmen, especially Anene Orjinta- Enugu Chair, Mathew Iyamabo- Nsukka chair, Dr. Godstime Okafor- Oji-River Chair, Mrs Odoh Joy- Obolafor Chair and Chudi Ozokolo- Ezeagu Chair for this joint initiative.
Once again, I say congratulations and God bless.
Joyce Oduah, FICMC
Former National Treasurer, NBA 2012-2014
Social Secretary, NBA Lagos, 2009-2011.
Publicity Secretary, NBA Lagos, 2007-2009.
1st Asst. Secretary, NBA Lagos, 2000-2002.
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