[PHOTOS] Lawyers And Political Big-Wigs Witness The Traditional Marriage Rites Of NBA President Olumide Akpata In Benin

The ancient City of Benin was host to a flurry of dignitaries from various walks of life as the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olumide Akpata got wed to his heartthrob in according to Benin traditions and customs.

The long awaited traditional ceremony was graced with rich cultural elegance, pomp and celebration and legal giants as well as political gladiators were all in attendance.

Guests at the ceremony include the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, and Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state, members of the NBA National Executive Council, Senior Advocates of Nigeria, Captains of Industry, amongst others.

The NBA President successfully tied the knot with Osayamon Ogbebor Michelle who is also a lawyer with a Master of Laws degree from Queen Mary University of London and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Essex.
She is a top executive and the Financial Markets Legal Adviser at the Central Securities Clearing System Plc.

The traditional marriage held at the bride’s family compound at Ekenwan Road, Benin City, while the reception was hosted at the Airforce Military Base, Airport Road, Benin City.

In similar vein, the management and staff of The Lawyer heartily congratulates the President of the Nigeria Bar Association, Olumide Akpata on the success of his traditional marriage ceremony sealed yesterday, Saturday, 15th of May, 2022 at the ancient city of Benin.

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