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Otu Oka-iwu Abuja Felicitates with NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, on his Birthday.

The Otu Oka-iwu Abuja Executives team is delighted to celebrate the birthday of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN. We acknowledge his remarkable life, illustrious career, and outstanding achievements.

Birthday Message

Happy Birthday, Learned Silk, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, President, Nigerian Bar Association. On behalf of the Otu Oka-iwu Abuja Executives team, we celebrate your remarkable life, illustrious career, and outstanding achievements on this special day. We extend our heartfelt congratulations and warm wishes to you, praying for a year filled with good health, joy, and unparalleled success for you. May this milestone mark the beginning of greater accomplishments for you and profound contributions to the legal profession.

Previous Recognition

Earlier, Otu Oka-iwu Abuja congratulated Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, on his election as NBA President, along with other members who won positions in the NBA election ¹. The association expressed confidence in the trio's ability to deliver on their campaign promises.

Best Wishes

Once again, we wish Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, a happy birthday and a wonderful year ahead.

Best regards,

Ochili Michael Obinna
Publicity Secretary
Otu Oka-iwu Abuja.

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