The newly created Nigerian Bar Association, Surulere Branch, held its maiden election last Friday, 12th of July, 2024 at its Secretariat located at No.14 Babatunde Street, off Ogunlana Drive, Surulere, Lagos State. The clection was conducted by the Caretaker Committee of the new Branch which doubled as the Electoral Committee under the Chairmanship of Mr. Adeleke Agboola SAN. The election was hitch-free, seamless and successful.
At the end of voting, the following winners emerged.
1. Chairman- Anene Nwadukwe Esq
2. Vice-Chairman- Henry Obinna Ezeanyim Esq. (Unopposed)
9. Social Secretary Florence Elwutasi Chajioke Daru Eng (Unopposed)
10. Provost Kingsley Enim Ehimar Eng (Unopposed)
The Chairman of the Carectaker Committee who doubled as the Chairman of the Electoral Committee thanked NBA Surulere Branch electorates for their co-operation in the peaceful conduct of the election.He congratulated the winners and urged them to be magnanimous in victory.He equally appreciated the losers for their gallantry in loss,noting that failure is a postponed success.
Mr. Agboola further thanked the estwhile Surulere Lawyers’ Forum for a smooth transition from a forum to a Branch which culminated in the election.He wished the new NBA Surulere Branch Executives a very successful and impactful tenure.
Members of the Caretaker Committee are as follows:
1.Adeleke Agboola SAN.-Chairman
2. Jane Asim-Ita Eng- Secretary
3. His Honor Rosemary Akinbo(Rtd)- Member
4. Chuks Collins Adimonye Esq.- Member
5.Peter Ozobialu Esq- Member
The Chairman of the Caretaker Committee,Mr.Adeleke Agbola SAN,on behalf of the Committee, also thanked the President of Nigerian Bar Association, Chonoko Maikyau SAN,for the wonderful opportunity given to the Committee to serve NBA National in that capacity.