Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has felicitated with Olumide Akpata on becoming the new President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
In his congratulatory message, Obaseki described Akpata as a lawyer who has achieved tremendous feat and is worthy of the new position
Obaseki said in his statement, “I congratulate Olumide Akpata on his emergence as the President of the Nigerian Bar Association. A versatile lawyer, Akpata is sure to bring to the leadership of the Bar his unique acumen and zest as a lawyer to steer the Bar to glorious heights.
“There is no denying that different professions face quite peculiar challenges with the advent of Information Communication Technologies and the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, but I am confident in the capacity of Akpata to deploy his experience in bettering the lot of hardworking and dutiful lawyers across the country.
“The role comes with immense responsibility and I trust that Akpata is capable of managing the affairs of Nigerian lawyers and truly building a formidable and conscientious professional body.”
Chief Tawo Tawo (SAN), Chairman of the Electoral Committee of the NBA (ECNBA), declared Apkata winner of the presidential battle after polling 9,891 votes. He saw off challenge by opponents- Dr Babatunde Ajibade (SAN), and Mr Dele Adesina (SAN) to emerge for the top position.
Source:This Day