NBA NEWS 17/07/2022
Prof. Ojukwu SAN Congratulates Maikyau SAN, Gadzama SAN, Adegbite And Others
A renowned Professor and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ernest Ojukwu has congratulated the winners and candidates of the just concluded elections of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), emphasizing that the election results show that NBA trust Maikyau SAN to deliver as President of the Association.
In a congratulatory message made available to The Lawyer, Prof. Ojukwu congratulated the President Elect of the NBA, YC Maikyau SAN thus: “Congratulations YC Mikyau, SAN! The number of votes you received to win this election shows that the Bar overwhelmingly trusts that you will deliver as the next President of NBA.”
He went on to remark to Maikyau SAN the significance of him being elected as the 31st NBA President, wishing him success at the end. “You surely then bear a heavy burden to discharge. I look forward to seeing you being honoured at the end of your tenure as a successful President.” He stated.
Prof. Ojukwu extended his congratulations to the current NBA President, Olumide Akpata for his great achievements including this successful election.
He congratulated the Electoral Committee of the NBA (ECNBA)who he stated made selfless efforts to provide us with a substantially seamless election process and free/fair election.
Congratulating Adesina Adegbite on his election and Gadzama SAN for his candidacy, Prof. Ojukwu wrote thus: “I also congratulate the rest of the winners including my friend AA Adegbite. JK Gadzama SAN deserves congratulations too for putting himself forward for service and though he is disappointed has called on his supporters to remain loyal to the Bar.”
He then charged all new elected officers, stating that it was time for work. “It is now time for work for all especially the new officers. Congratulations!!!” He stated.