Afam Osigwe Sworn in as 32nd NBA President

Senior Advocate of Nigeria( SAN), Afam Osigwe, has officially taken his oath of office and been inaugurated as the 32nd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).

Osigwe will lead the association, alongside other newly sworn-in national officers, for the next two years.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that he succeeds the immediate past president, Yakubu Maikyau, SAN.

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In his inaugural speech, delivered during the swearing-in ceremony in Lagos on Thursday, Osigwe praised his election opponents, Tobenna Erojikwe and Chukwuka Ikwazom, SAN, for their decorum throughout the election process. He extended an invitation to them to collaborate in advancing the association.

Osigwe pledged to run an inclusive NBA, focused on unity and progress. He also vowed that under his leadership, the NBA would hold both federal and state governments accountable, ensuring that their policies lead to good governance.

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At the time of this report, Osigwe was still delivering his inaugural speech.

The inauguration of the new NBA President and national officers marks the conclusion of the association’s week-long annual general conference, which began on August 23rd.

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