Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Afam Osigwe, has been officially inaugurated as the 32nd President of the Nigerian Bar Association, following his oath of office.
Osigwe will lead the association for the next two years, alongside other newly sworn-in national officers. He succeeds the outgoing president, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Yakubu Maikyau.
In his inaugural address at the ceremony held in Lagos on Thursday, Osigwe praised his fellow candidates, Tobenna Erojikwe and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chukwukwa Ikwazom, for their professionalism during the election and invited them to collaborate with him in advancing the association.
He pledged to foster an inclusive Bar that ensures unity and progress within the NBA.
Additionally, Osigwe assured that his tenure will focus on holding both federal and state governments accountable, ensuring their policies contribute to effective governance.
At the time of this report, Osigwe is continuing his inaugural speech.
The inauguration of the new President and National Officers marks the conclusion of the NBA’s week-long annual general conference, which began on August 23rd.