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PRESS RELEASE: The information reaching our blogline today, through the ALDRAP secretary, Dr Clinton Jaja via a Whatsapp message. The information reads as follows; In an email dated 29th January 2024, James Hammond communicated the EU-TAF's approval for the above named initiative. Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners-ALDRAP is a professional Association of lawyers established in the year 2017 and led by Dr. Tonye Clinton Jaja. African Private Sector Summit (APSS) is a Pan-American organization promoting the ideals of free trade amongst African countries. Dr. Kingsley Mogahlu is it's Chair. The European Union Technical Assistance Facility (EU-TAF) is a Team Europe initiative to support the African Continental Free Trade (AfCFTA) and regional economic integration in Africa. The program covers the period of 2022 to 2024 and is currently funded by the European Union (EU), Germany, France, and Sweden and jointly implemented by GIZ, E

Joyce Oduah FICMC, a prominent figure in the legal community, delivered an inspiring address to young lawyers at the Young Leaders Summit of the NBA-YLF on January 17, 2024. Her engaging presentation addressed the summit's theme, "Breaking the Old Order of Governance and Advocacy," applauding the organisers for its timeliness.  In her goodwill message, Oduah emphasised that young lawyers are not just the future of legal practice but an integral part of the present. She expressed confidence that the summit would provide a crucial platform for them to engage in high-level discussions, sharing insights on pressing issues facing the legal profession and society at large. Oduah, represented by Francis Ifesi Nwodo Esq, on day 2 of the conference, actively participated in the technical session titled "Future of Legal Practice in Nigeria: The Plight of a Young Lawyer." Her presentation focused on three key questions: "What is the future of Legal Practic

Nigeria's foremost legislative drafting lawyer, Dr. Tonye Jaja, and the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners-ALDRAP are set to hire Dr. Ajulo, SAN.                      Dr. AJULO, SAN In a bid to seek clarification on the recent vetoed bills by the Rivers State House of Assembly, renowned legislative drafting lawyer, Dr. Tonye Jaja, and the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners (ALDRAP) have decided to hire the services of Dr. Ajulo, SAN. The lawsuit aims to determine whether the assembly has complied with the constitutional provisions regarding the vetoed bills. The reason is to seek interpretation by the Federal High Court on whether the Rivers State House of Assembly has complied with section 100 of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution regarding the four Bills that they recently vetoed. The four vetoed Bills are: “The Bill that removes the power of the Governor to appoint caretaker committee chairmen for the lo

  In a bid to seek clarification on the recent vetoed bills by the Rivers State House of Assembly, renowned legislative drafting lawyer, Dr. Tonye Jaja, and the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners (ALDRAP) have decided to hire the services of Dr. Ajulo, SAN. The lawsuit aims to determine whether the assembly has complied with the constitutional provisions regarding the vetoed bills.                         Dr. Ajulo, SAN. The Issues for determination: The lawsuit intends to address several key issues that have arisen from the vetoed bills. These issues include: 1. Compliance with Timeframe: The first issue to be determined is whether the Rivers State House of Assembly adhered to the constitutional provision that requires a 30-day period to elapse from when the bill was submitted to the governor. 2. Legislative Authority: The second issue revolves around whether a State House of Assembly has the legislative authority to make laws concer