A foremost Nigerian lawyer and a leading stakeholder at the Bar, Dr. Anthony Ikemefuna Idigbe, SAN, FCIArb, has added his influential voice to the growing chorus of endorsements for the candidacy of Yakubu C. Maikyau, SAN for the Presidency of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
In a statement made available to NEWSWIRE, Idigbe said that, while the candidates for the exalted office were all capable, a Maikyau Presidency at the Bar would be a fresh start, adding that Maikyau was an assertive, effervescent and youthful gentleman.
Idigbe expressed satisfaction with Maikyau’s agenda for the Nigerian Bar in terms of the welfare of lawyers, the administration of justice, institutional reform and succession planning for the NBA. He described his learned colleague as humble and willing to consult the wisdom of seniors, and yet possessing the innovative spirit of youth to ensure his solutions met the expectations of all stakeholders.
Idigbe expressed his confidence that Maikyau would make an excellent NBA President and recommended him to all Nigerian lawyers for the position of President of the NBA.
