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Otu Oka-Iwu Abuja, as the umbrella body of Igbo Lawyers in Abuja, Nigeria, recently paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Justice Peter Obiorah JCA of the Court of Appeal Abuja yesterday, 4th July, 2024. The purpose of this visit was to discuss the challenges faced by young lawyers in the early stages of their careers and emphasize the need for mentorship and guidance to help them excel in the legal profession. The team, led by Chief Chidi Udekwe, accompanied by some executive members of Otu Oka-Iwu Abuja, including the Secretary, Publicity Secretary, Financial Secretary, and Welfare Secretary, had the privilege of meeting with Hon. Justice Peter Obiorah JCA. During the visit, Justice Obiorah shared his personal anecdotes as a lawyer before his appointment to the bench. He emphasized the importance of integrity, standing for truth, and upholding the principles of justice, without regard to cultural or ethnic affiliations. He stressed that the pursuit of justice should be inclusive ...

k The executive team of Otu-Okaiwu Abuja led by Chief Chidi Udekwe Esq, on Friday, 21st of June, 2024 paid a courtesy visit to one of their founding fathers and expressed their heartfelt appreciation for Chief Ikechukwu Ezechukwu SAN , for his invaluable contributions and unwavering support towards the growth and development of Otu-Okaiwu Abuja. The executive team commended Chief Ezechukwu's role as a guiding light, emphasizing his wisdom and guidance in shaping the organization. During the meeting, the president of otu-okaiwu Abuja, Chief Chidi Udekwe, addressed various concerns and challenges faced by Igbo lawyers in Abuja. In his remarks, Chidi Udekwe highlighted crucial issues, including: hosting of meeting, young lawyers' welfare, and the need for enhanced career opportunities for members. At the meeting, Exco and stakeholders present were astonished by the comments of Learned Silk, Chief Ikechukwu Ezechfukwu SAN, on the history, reason and how the ...

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 tog...