
July 31, 2020
The Young Lawyers’ Forum of the Nigerian Bar Association has sent a congratulatory message to the newly-elected NBA President, Olumide Akpata.
The statement issued by the NBA–YLF leadership reads:
The Governing Council of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Young Lawyers’ Forum
(YLF) hereby congratulates the President-Elect of the NBA, Mr Olumide Anthony
Akpata on his success at the just concluded NBA National Officers Election 2020 (“the
Election”).
The YLF similarly congratulates all other successful candidates at the Election and
wishes the newly elected National Officers a successful tenure filled with outstanding
achievements and progress for the Bar.
We thank all candidates who participated in the Election for the quality of ideas brought to the discourse in the build up to the Election, specifically around the welfare and professional development of young lawyers.
The YLF remains unequivocally willing and available to engage with all relevant
stakeholders for the benefit of Young Lawyers and all other members of the NBA.
Congratulations once again, as we wish you a successful tenure.
FOR: THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION YOUNG LAWYERS’ FORUM
Tobi Adebowale Chairman
Patricia Udeh
Secretary