The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed its condolences and pledged support to colleagues and residents affected by the recent devastating floods in Borno State.
In a letter addressed to the Chairman of the NBA Maiduguri Branch, NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, conveyed the association’s sadness over the incident and its commitment to providing immediate relief to those impacted.
The floods, which ravaged parts of Borno State, have caused immense loss and hardship, displacing numerous residents and severely affecting legal professionals in the area. Recognizing the plight of their colleagues, the NBA has dispatched a delegation to Maiduguri to assess the damage firsthand and commiserate with those affected.
To ensure swift and effective support, the NBA has appointed Auta Nyada, NBA Welfare Secretary, and Ehi Barnabas Henry, NBA Assistant General Secretary, to work closely with the leadership of the NBA Maiduguri Branch in coordinating relief efforts. The association aims to mobilize all available resources to offer assistance where it is most needed.
In a show of solidarity, the NBA has also set up a dedicated account, “NBA North-East Support Account, Account No. 0780027440, Access Bank Plc,” where colleagues who wish to contribute to the relief efforts can make their donations. The NBA reaffirms its commitment to catering to the general welfare of its members, particularly during pressing moments of adversity.
“We stand united in our resolve to support and uplift our colleagues during this moment of need,” stated Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, in the letter. The NBA extends its sincerest sympathy and unwavering commitment to providing the necessary assistance and support to those affected by the floods in Borno State.
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