INCLUSION OF LAW OFFICERS IN GOVERNANCE OF THE NBA
The philosophy underpinning my aspiration to lead the Nigerian Bar Association is built on the need to unite the profession. I am convinced that we will find it difficult to address the various problems confronting our profession, if we fail to unite.
This being the case, I have made it a point of duty to identify the various constituencies that exist within our profession, to engage with them and to understand in what way the NBA has failed or is failing to meet their aspirations.
The Law Officers Association of Nigeria (LOAN) is one of such constituencies and in my interaction with its members, two issues have stood out. The first is the NBA’s resistance to the Association’s efforts to… <read more>
FOCUS ON YOUNG LAWYERS
The philosophy underpinning my aspiration to lead the NBA is built on the need to unite the profession. A more united Bar under my watch, would carry all Lawyers along and give every segment within the profession a true sense of belonging. Henry Ford said, “Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working Together is success.” Good Leadership is clear vision put into timely action for the benefit of all. Accordingly, my plans for Young Lawyers in Nigeria include, among others:
- Work with relevant institutions to enlarge the employment space for Lawyers to reduce the pressure on Law Firms and keep Lawyers gainfully employed and happier…<read more>