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Members of the Executive of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ikere-Ekiti branch on Friday, 4th September 2020 paid a advocacy visit to the Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Samuel Adejimi Adu-Alagbado (Agirilala-Ogbenuotesoro II) in his palace.
According to a statement from the Publicity Secretary of the Branch, Tolulope Olowoyo, the delegation which was led by the Chairperson, Kikelomo Owolabi made its first official visit to the monarch and introduced the members of the association’s new executives.
While speaking on behalf of the delegation, Owolabi briefed the monarch of the NBA Ikere Branch’s work-plan for the year. The plan she said is centered around raising public awareness on issues relating to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, Drug Abuse, and Human Trafficking which have reached an alarming rate within our communities.
Owolabi stated that the public awareness and sensitization will not only be held in Ikere Ekiti, the advocacy will reach all the six local government areas of the Ekiti South Senatorial District within the purview of the NBA Ikere-Ekiti Branch.
While buttressing the point, Ibironke Odetola, Secretary to the branch stated that “the aim of the public awareness within the senatorial district is to educate the citizenry on all issues relating to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, the provisions of the laws, the rights of victims, and how to stem these heinous crimes. She noted that there is a need to educate the younger generation about the effect of drug abuse and to admonish parents to stop encouraging human trafficking in all forms”
Odetola further stated that to enhance the effectiveness of the campaign, the association seeks the full support of the Ogoga-In-Council being the custodian of culture and father of the community.
The Monarch in his response thanked the Branch for the visits, her innovative ideas and assured the Branch of the Palace’s support in achieving her goals. He also enjoined all sons and daughters of Ikere-Ekiti to support the Branch in all her programs to ensure a better society for all.
On the entourage of the Chairperson were the Temitope Kolawole; Vice Chairman, Ibironke Odetola; Secretary, Hon. Sunday Asana; Legal Adviser, and Tolulope Olowoyo; Publicity Secretary.
More photos from the visit
