The Third Vice President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mandy Demechi-Asagba, addressed today’s Annual General Meeting, highlighting several important issues for consideration:

She emphasized the need for the AGM to address the practice of engaging in courtesy visits by the Nigerian Bar Association with non-elected officers of the Bar. This topic holds significant importance and requires the attention of the AGM attendees.

While not explicitly stated, this could potentially be seen as a critique aimed at NBA President, Mr. Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau SAN.

In her comprehensive report delivered during the AGM, the Third Vice President also brought forward other pressing matters, urging the attendees to:

Condemn the exclusion of National Officers from participation in relevant Committees. Criticize the practice of assigning duties and responsibilities originally intended for National Officers to non-National Officers, effectively reducing the elected National Officers to mere symbolic figures. Express disapproval of the hindrance placed upon National Officers in carrying out their constitutionally mandated duties, along with the subordination of National Officers at NBA Events, where they are treated in a subservient manner. These concerns collectively underscore the importance of ensuring proper functioning, inclusivity, and respect for the roles and responsibilities of National Officers within the Nigerian Bar Association.

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