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Otu Oka-Iwu Abuja Executives Pay a Courtesy Visit to Second Vice President of Nigerian Bar Association, Chief Chukwuemeka Clement.


Yesterday, June 20th, the executive body of Otu Oka-Iwu Abuja paid a courtesy visit to Chief Chukwuemeka Clement (Democrats), the Second Vice President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), at the NBA Secretariat in Abuja, Nigeria.

The visit was led by Akupue Stella, the Vice President of Otu Oka-Iwu Abuja, who chaired the visit in the absence of the President, Chief Chidi Udekwe. Also present were two other executive members, Ogechukwu Okafor, General Secretary, and Ochili Michael Esq, Publicity Secretary of Otu-Okaiwu Abuja.

The purpose of the meeting was to show solidarity, seek his support, and engage him further on the activities of Otu Oka-Iwu Abuja. This visit is part of an ongoing series of solidarity visits to the offices and places of Otu Oka-Iwu elders and high-profile personalities.

During the meeting, Chief Chukwuemeka Clement expressed his gratitude for the visit and commended Otu Oka-Iwu Abuja for their commitment towards promoting the welfare of members and uniting together as one big family. He assured the executive body of his support and pledged to collaborate with them in any time any day, and further urge the body to continue the good legacy and also extend it to the entire society at large. 

Akupue Stella, in her remarks, thanked Chief Chukwuemeka Clement for his warm reception and emphasized the significance of Otu Oka-Iwu Abuja in fostering a sense of belonging and preserving the rich heritage of the Igbo people. She highlighted some of the organization's recent initiatives and achievements.
The meeting concluded with both parties expressing their desire for continued collaboration and mutual support. Chief Chukwuemeka Clement reiterated his commitment to championing the interests of the Igbo community and promoting the rule of law within the legal profession.

Overall, the visit proved to be a fruitful exchange of ideas and a reaffirmation of the close ties between Otu Oka-Iwu Abuja and the Nigerian Bar Association. The executive body left the NBA Secretariat with a renewed sense of purpose and motivation to pursue their mission of promoting the welfare of Igbo lawyers,  cultural values and unity.
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