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NBA Abuja - Untity Bar Branch witnesses massive turn out of members in their meeting held on Friday, 6th of October, 2023. despite heavy downpour.

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Ochili Michael
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Abuja branch had a massive turnout of members for their monthly general meeting held on Friday, 6th of October, 2023, at the NBA Auditorium, Central Area, Abuja. 
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         Mohammed Bello Adoke, SAN
       Form Attorney General of Federation 
                         Chief Host
The meeting was hosted by Chief Mohammed Bello Adoke, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and the former  Attorney-General of the Federation, during President Goodluck Jonathan  administration.

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The meeting was attended by prominent elders of the Bar and notable senior advocates of Nigeria, such as Prof Paul Idoniji SAN the speaker of the day, Muyiwa Afoyebi SAN, Bola Olorun SAN, JJ USMAN and Moses Ebute SAN, the immediate past chairman of the branch and many others. 
Most of the Past chairmen and secretaries of the Branch were also in attendance, amongst them are Chief Abimbola Kayode, Ebute SAN, who has earlier mentioned amongst the SAN present, Chuma Chukwudi, Chidi Ezenwafor, Chinedu Obienu and few others.

Meeting also witness the attendance of Many senior members of the Bar, to mention a few, Elder Olatunji Salawu, the former financial secretary of the branch and Ass sec. of NBA National, chief Chukwui Igwe, Chidi Udekwe, Chief  Diugwu and many others present.


In attendance were young lawyers and the Unity Bar football team. The team had recently won the President Cup during the NBA conference held in Abuja in August 2023, the team which was led by Barr  Otiga, the captain of the team. 

The team presented the trophy to the branch in a standing ovation.
The team captain, Barr Otiga David Okpanachi, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the branch and the entire members for their unwavering support throughout the tournament. He noted that the victory was a result of hard work, dedication, and team spirit demonstrated by each player.
He further promised that the team would continue to work harder in subsequent tournaments to bring more laurels to the branch and the bar at large.

The team was highly commended and  celebrated by the members of the branch, gift and financial donations was given to them from every sphere, for the victory and Glory they brought to unity Bar Branch.
There were also presentations of gifts to the team members, by the leadership of the branch as a token of appreciation for their achievement.

overall, the Unity Bar branch was filled with joy and pride for their team's victory . It was a moment of glory that would forever be remembered in the annals of the branch's history.
                 Mazi AFAM OKEKE

Mazi Afam Okeke in reciving this trophy,  
commended the entire team for bringing glory to thd Branch and promised to continue to support them amist other promises by the elders of the bar present.
He expressed pride in the team's dedication and hard work, which resulted in their victory. He also acknowledged the support of the elders of the bar in motivating and encouraging the team throughout the competition.

Mazi Afam Okeke further emphasized the importance of sports in fostering unity and friendship among legal practitioners and pledged to continue to support sporting activities within the bar.

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In conclusion, he expressed his gratitude to the coaching crew, the spectators that cheered them on. He promised that the Unity Bar would continue to participate in such competitions and strive to excel in all areas.

The meeting continued with the presentation of  lecture by theThe speaker of the day Professor Paul Idoniji SAN,

   Prof Paul Idornigie SAN,                  PhD, C.Arb

brief profile of Prof Paul Obo Idornigie, He is a University Scholar, who holds a doctorate degree in International Commercial Arbitration; a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (London); Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK); Chartered Arbitrator; member, London Court of International Arbitration; member, Lagos Court of Arbitration; member, Nigerian Bar Association; member, Nigerian Association of Law Teachers; member, International Bar Association and Commonwealth Lawyers Association. 

in his speech appreciated the leaders and the entire branch for making out time to attend this meeting, He reviewed various topics concerning lawyers and the legal profession at large. The gathering was a remarkable one, with attendees engaging in discussions and networking with prominent lawyers. However, the focus of the meeting was to discuss the potential making of the Arbitration Act, 2023. Prof Idoniji SAN emphasized the importance of the act, stating that it would have a great impact on the Nigerian legal system and the business environment in the country.
He explained that the Arbitration Act would provide a framework for resolving disputes without going to court, which would save time and money for parties involved. This would attract more foreign investors to Nigeria and promote a more efficient dispute resolution process.

Prof Idoniji SAN further stressed the need for the act to be comprehensive and cover all areas of arbitration, including domestic and international arbitration, and the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards.
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The attendees were engaged in a lively discussion on the topic, with many suggesting ways to ensure the act is comprehensive and effective. Some attendees also raised concerns about the cost of arbitration and the need to make it more accessible for small businesses and individuals.
In summary, the NBA Abuja monthly meeting addressed various issues concerning lawyers and the legal profession,  the honouring of the unity Bar team and with a particular focus on the making of the Arbitration Act in 2023. The meeting was insightful and engaging, and it provided an excellent platform for lawyers to network and share ideas.

Overall, the NBA Abuja monthly meeting was a successful event, which brought together lawyers to discuss issues affecting the legal profession in Nigeria and promoted unity among members of the Bar.

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