THE MINUTES OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION HELD JUSTICE IDRIS LEGBO KUTIGI INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE, MINNA, NIGER STATE ,ON THURSDAY 24 NOVEMBER, 2016
THE MINUTES OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION HELD JUSTICE IDRIS LEGBO KUTIGI INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE, MINNA, NIGER STATE ,ON THURSDAY 24 NOVEMBER, 2016
1.0: ATTENDANCE:
1.1 A total of 277 NEC members attended the meeting as listed hereunder:
NATIONAL OFFICERS
MAHMOUD ABUBAKAR BALARABE, SAN – PRESIDENT
OLAGUNJU A. ISIAKA – GENERAL SECRETARY
DAJAN CALEB GAL – 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
UBANI MONDAY – 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
OJI BENEDICT – 3RD VICE PRESIDENT
ABDULLAHI AISHA ADO – TREASURER
BALOGUN RAFIU OYEYEMI – LEGAL ADVISER
ADEGBITE ADESINA – WELFARE SECRETARY
NDODI NGOZI – FINANCIAL SECRETARY
OHAGBA OKEY LEO – 1ST ASSISTANT SECRETARY
UGBUJI CECILIA NGEDE – 2ND ASSISTANT SECRETARY
NGWU DORCAS – ASSISTANT FINANCIAL SECRETARY
MBAMALA CHUKWUEMEKA – ASSISTANT PUBLICITY SECRETARY
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PAST PRESIDENTS
ALEGEH O. AUGUSTINE SAN
PAST GENERAL SECRETARIES
HON OBAFEMI ADEWALE
IBRAHIM EDDY MARK
AARE OLUMUYIWA AKINBORO, SAN
MAZI AFAM OSIGWE
D. NEC MEMBERS BRANCHES
R. A. OLAWUWO CHAIRMAN, OYO BRANCH
O. A. OKEYINKA NEC REP, OYO BRANCH
AKEEM ADEDEJI AGBAJE CHAIRMAN, IBADAN BRANCH
FADERE YAKUB ADEMOLA SECRETARY, IBADAN BRANCH
AJAYI OLUWAGBENGA NEC REP, IBADAN BRANCH
ISIAKA HAMMED ADIGUN SECRETARY, OGBOMOSHO BRANCH
ASAFA O. SANUSI CHAIRMAN, OSOGBO BRANCH
K.B ODEDEJI SECRETARY, OSOGBO BRANCH
DELE ABBAS NEC REP, OSOGBO BRANCH
MAURICE OLUFISAYO OKEDIYA CHAIRMAN, IKIRUN BRANCH
SAKA ADEBAYO AFOLABI SECRETARY, IKIRUN BRANCH
J. O. AKANO NEC REP, IKIRUN BRANCH
MURITALA AGBOOLA CHAIRMAN, ILE-IFE BRANCH
ADEBUSOLA JOHN ADEDOYIN SECRETARY, ILE-IFE BRANCH
IBITOYE AYOTUNDE E. BONA NEC REP, ILE-IFE BRANCH
TONA AKANDE, ESQ CHAIRMAN, IWO BRANCH
CHIEF LAIDE YEKEEN SECRETARY, IWO BRANCH
TEWOGBADE TAWFIQ NEC REP, IWO BRANCH
GBEMIGA ADARAMOLA CHAIRMAN, ADO-EKITI BRANCH
BOLANLE SCHOLASTICA OJO SECRETARY, ADO-EKITI BRANCH
OLUWAYOMI OJO CHAIRMAN, IKERE-EKITI BRANCH
FOLUSO KAYODE SECRETARY, IKERE-EKITI BRANCH
HON. OLUBUNMI OLUGBADE NEC REP, IKERE-EKITI BRANCH
BAYO IDOWU CHAIRMAN, IKOLE-EKITI BRANCH
AGBAJE R. OLUBODE SECRETARY, IKOLE-EKITI BRANCH
ADEMOLA ADEYEMI NEC REP, IKOLE-EKITI BRANCH
KUNLE ADETOWUBO CHAIRMAN, ONDO BRANCH
NYECHE OKADAZIM NIELLA SECRETARY, ONDO BRANCH
OLAGUNDOYE ANTHONY NEC REP, ONDO BRANCH
TONY OYINBO ANTHONY CHAIRMAN, OKITIPUPA BRANCH
AMUWA BENSON ADEGBENRO NEC REP, OKITIPUPA BRANCH
OSO ADETUNJI CHAIRMAN, AKURE BRANCH
DANIEL OLAWOLE SECRETARY, AKURE BRANCH
ROTIMI OLORUNFEMI NEC REP, AKURE BRANCH
ADEWUMI WILLIAMS FABULUJE CHAIRMAN, OWO BRANCH
OLADELE O. OLADEJO SECRETARY, OWO BRANCH
AHMED TAJUDEEN OLUTOPE NEC REP, OWO BRANCH
LAWAL ADENIYI OLUSANYA CHAIRMAN, IJEBU-ODE BRANCH
SURAAJ OLUWASEUN BASORUN, ESQ SECRETARY, IJEBU-ODE BRANCH
T. G. ADEOSUN NEC REP, OTTA BRANCH
CHARITY FAGADE SECRETARY, IKORODU BRANCH
MARTIN OGUNLEYE CHAIRMAN, LAGOS BRANCH
STEPHEN O. OBAJAJA SECRETARY, LAGOS BRANCH
ALEX MUOKA NEC REP, LAGOS BRANCH
KIKI JAMES DEYON CHAIRMAN, BADAGRY BRANCH
EZEMBA NKOLI PATRICIA SECRETARY, BADAGRY BRANCH
OKOYE CHRIS NEC REP, BADAGRY BRANCH
ADESOLA SUNDAY ABIMBOLA CHAIRMAN, EPE BRANCH
JIM M. GOTOM CHAIRMAN, PANKSHIN BRANCH
NANKWAT D. SHASEET SECRETARY, PANKSHIN BRANCH
RALPH A. MONYE CHAIRMAN, JOS BRANCH
NIRI ISAAC DARONG SECRETARY, JOS BRANCH
LEDAK D. DAFER NEC REP, JOS BRANCH
SUNDAY ABENEGO CHAIRMAN, BUKURU BRANCH
D. S TADDY SECRETARY, BUKURU BRANCH
ISSA MANZUMA CHAIRMAN, ILORIN BRANCH
GAMBARI KAMMADEEN SECRETARY, ILORIN BRANCH
OLUWASEGUN OLAWOYIN CHAIRMAN, OFFA BRANCH
H. T. ISHI CHAIRMAN, GBOKO BRANCH
D. GBADEN-ORMAR SECRETARY, GBOKO BRANCH
E. Z AGBAKOR CHAIRMAN, MAKURDI BRANCH
JOB KALIBU ISHEMBER SECRETARY, MAKURDI BRANCH
MIKE T. ASSOH NEC REP, MAKURDI BRANCH
M.I AGADA CHAIRMAN, OTUKPO BRANCH
E. J. OJOH SECRETARY, OTUKPO BRANCH
E. O SAMSON NEC REP, OTUKPO BRANCH
ALI ANZEWU SECRETARY, NASARAWA BRANCH
ILIYA A. HARUNA CHAIRMAN, KEFFI BRANCH
YAKUBU MOSES EDE SECRETARY, KEFFI BRANCH
ERIC IREHOVBUDE NEC REP, KEFFI BRANCH
SANI L. KALAS CHAIRMAN, SULEJA BRANCH
IBRAHIM A. BAKO SECRETARY, SULEJA BRANCH
OKONTA N. SUNDAY NEC REP, SULEJA BRANCH
HON. MUHAMMED NDAYAKO CHAIRMAN, MINNA BRANCH
ISHAKU USMAN SECRETARY, MINNA BRANCH
UMAR ADAMU ALIYU NEC REP, MINNA BRANCH
OGWO FRIDAY OJOCHIDE CHAIRMAN, IDAH BRANCH
ISIAKA IBRAHIM NEC REP, IDAH BRANCH
LIMAN SALIHU CHAIRMAN, LOKOJA BRANCH
M. Y. ABDULLAHI SECRETARY, LOKOJA BRANCH
W. A. ALIWO NEC REP, LOKOJA BRANCH
AMECHI OBIECHINA CHAIRMAN, OKENE BRANCH
A. M ALIYU, SAN NEC REP, OKENE BRANCH
R. S JOHN CHAIRMAN, KABBA BRANCH
EMMANUEL ROTIMI SECRETARY, KABBA BRANCH
CHIEF TUNJI OLOGBONYO NEC REP, KABBA BRANCH
BENARD O. NAFAGHA CHAIRMAN, BWARI BRANCH
OJO OLUKAYODE SECRETARY, BWARI BRANCH
ODOH PAUL IKECHUKWU NEC REP, BWARI BRANCH
DAWUD A. SULAYMAN CHAIRMAN, GWAGWALADA BRANCH
ALIYU ASHARA MOHAMMED SECRETARY, GWAGWALADA BRANCH
A. A. MUHAMMED NEC REP, GWAGWALADA BRANCH
L. U. N NWAKAETI CHAIRMAN, OWERRI BRANCH
ISHMAEL NKWOCHA SECRETARY, OWERRI BRANCH
S. C IMO NEC REP, OWERRI BRANCH
G. E OBIZO CHAIRMAN, OKIGWE BRANCH
VERY REV. FR. MBAGWU, OON NEC REP, OKIGWE BRANCH
CHRIS I. UGWOJI CHAIRMAN, MBAISE BRANCH
J. N NWAWUDU SECRETARY, MBAISE BRANCH
IKWUOMA CHRISTIAN ANEZI CHAIRMAN, ORLU BRANCH
OKOLIE CHUKWUDI SECRETARY, ORLU BRANCH
E. E. EKWELEM CHAIRMAN, MBANO ETITI BRANCH
CHIEF B. E. A. EBEARO SECRETARY, MBANO ETITI BRANCH
UNUOHA ELEAZER ENYERIBE NEC REP, MBANO ETITI BRANCH
AGUIGWO BASIC OBIORA CHAIRMAN, ANAOCHA BRANCH
KAINE ANANWANE SECRETARY, ANAOCHA BRANCH
CHIEF ADIMORA OGOM CHARLES NEC REP, ANAOCHA BRANCH
CHIEF EMMA ODUM CHAIRMAN, AWKA BRANCH
NNAMDI R. ANAGOR SECRETARY, AWKA BRANCH
UBA ANENE NEC REP, AWKA BRANCH
CLIFFORD ILOEGBUNE OKOYE CHAIRMAN, AGUATA BRANCH
JIM ABEL OFOMA SECRETARY, AGUATA BRANCH
S. O. CHUKWUELU CHAIRMAN, IDEMILI BRANCH
EMMANUEL CHIKAELO CHAIRMAN, NNEWI BRANCH
KINGSLEY AWUKA SECRETARY, NNEWI BRANCH
ASEOGW SUNDAY CHAIRMAN, IHIALA BRANCH
AGUBATA EMEKA SECRETARY, IHIALA BRANCH
C. O HIPOLITE CHAIRMAN, OTUOCHA BRANCH
OLUCHUKWU UDEMEZUE SECRETARY OTUOCHA BRANCH
CHIEF J. J. O. EMEKA NEC REP, OTUOCHA BRANCH
DAVE OKWUN-KALU SECRETARY, OHAFIA BRANCH
UME MADUKA NEC REP, OHAFIA BRANCH
UGWUZOR C. AGOMUO CHAIRMAN, ISIALA-NGWA BRANCH
M. U NWOKOCHA SECRETARY, ISIALA-NGWA BRANCH
NWANNUN IKECHI OGBONNA NEC REP, ISIALA-NGWA BRANCH
KEN NWAKAMA CHAIRMAN, ABA BRANCH
CHARLES ONUCHUKWU SECRETARY, ABA BRANCH
NNAMDI AHUNANYA NEC REP, ABA BRANCH
ADIZUA OKOROAFOR CHAIRMAN, UMUAHIA BRANCH
CHARLES OKWUDIRI SECRETARY, UMUAHIA BRANCH
NWOSUEGBE M. EZE CHAIRMAN, UKWA BRANCH
EMMANUEL ONYEUKWU CHUKWUNONSO NEC REP, UKWA BRANCH
BREDAN AGU SECRETARY, ABAKALIKI BRANCH
SEN. IGWE NWAGU PAULINUS NEC REP, ONUEKE BRANCH
NNAMDI OTUKWU CHAIRMAN, ENUGU BRANCH
JOY GBANIGO SECRETARY, ENUGU BRANCH
PROF OSITA N. OGBU NEC REP, ENUGU BRANCH
CORDELIA NWAMAKA ONAH CHAIRMAN, NSUKKA BRANCH
JONATHAN UGOCHUKWU UGWUKE NEC REP, NSUKKA BRANCH
CORDELIA U. IBEH SECRETARY, OJI-RIVER BRANCH
MRS PAT IGWEBUIKE NEC REP, OJI-RIVER BRANCH
MUSTAPHA IMAM CHAIRMAN, UNGOGO BRANCH
BASHIR SALE SECRETARY, UNGOGO BRANCH
SALISU DANJIDDA NEC REP, UNGOGO BRANCH
IBRAHIM MUKHTAR CHAIRMAN, KANO BRANCH
SAGIR SULEIMAN GEZAWA SECRETARY, KANO BRANCH
SUNDAY OLOWOMORAN NEC REP, KANO BRANCH
BAFFA ALASAN CHAIRMAN, DUTSE BRANCH
MUSTAPHA M. KASHIM SECRETARY, DUTSE BRANCH
MUNEER MUSDAPHA NEC REP, DUTSE BRANCH
AMINU JUNAIDU CHAIRMAN, GUSAU BRANCH
BELLO IDRIS GALADI NEC REP, GUSAU BRANCH
SHERRIF Y. NDASULE CHAIRMAN, KADUNA BRANCH
CELESTINE ANWAYI SECRETARY, KADUNA BRANCH
O. O. OLOWOKURE NEC REP, KADUNA BRANCH
S. E. KABOSHIO CHAIRMAN, KAFANCHAN BRANCH
YOHANNA LATONG SECRETARY, KAFANCHAN BRANCH
BENEDICT A. ABUGU NEC REP, KAFANCHAN BRANCH
DR. AUGUSTINE AGOM CHAIRMAN, ZARIA BRANCH
DR. A. IS’HAQ SECRETARY, ZARIA BRANCH
A. Y. MUSA NEC REP, ZARIA BRANCH
NAPOLEON O. IDENALA CHAIRMAN, BARNAWA BRANCH
KAYODE FATURIYELE SECRETARY, BARNAWA BRANCH
CYRIL OGBEKENE NEC REP, BARNAWA BRANCH
ABUBAKAR MOHAMMED CHAIRMAN, KATSINA BRANCH
ABDURRAHMAN UMAR SECRETARY, KATSINA BRANCH
AMINU GARBA CHAIRMAN, FUNTUA BRANCH
SAYFULLAHI MUSA SECRETARY, FUNTUA BRANCH
E. C OGUELINA CHAIRMAN, BIRNIN-KEBBI BRANCH
LAWAL H. GRABA SECRETARY, BIRNIN-KEBBI BRANCH
EVARASTUS ODO CHAIRMAN, YOLA BRANCH
SALIHU BASHIRU MUHAMMED CHAIRMAN, DAMATURU BRANCH
MUHU USMAN LUKMAN SECRETARY, DAMATURU BRANCH
MOHAMMED BULAMA YUSUF NEC REP, DAMATURU BRANCH
HABIBA Y. GANA CHAIRMAN, BIU BRANCH
YUGUDA GHAJI BELLO SECRETARY, BIU BRANCH
B. A WAZIRI NEC REP, BIU BRANCH
BABA KURA KAKA CHAIRMAN, MAIDUGURI BRANCH
UMARU MUHAMMAD SECRETARY, MAIDUGURI BRANCH
A. A ALFA NEC REP, MAIDUGURI BRANCH
H. A SALEH CHAIRMAN, GOMBE BRANCH
HARUNA YELMA SECRETARY, GOMBE BRANCH
EMMANUEL NWAEKWE NEC REP, GOMBE BRANCH
NASEER MOH’D JUMBA CHAIRMAN, BAUCHI BRANCH
D. G HASSAN SECRETARY, BAUCHI BRANCH
F. U SARKI NEC REP, BAUCH BRANCH
JOEL DANIEL UBANDOMA CHAIRMAN, JALINGO BRANCH
ABUBAKAR DAHIRU MUSTAPHA SECRETARY, JALINGO BRANCH
IDRIS ABDULLAHI JALO NEC REP, JALINGO BRANCH
EDE ASENOGUAN CHAIRMAN, BENIN BRANCH
OSAZUWA OMONUWA SECRETARY, BENIN BRANCH
E. T. OJEIKHOA NEC REP, BENIN BRANCH
O. IREHOVBUDE SECRETARY, EKPOMA BRANCH
ASHAVA R. OLATUBOSUN CHAIRMAN, IGARRA BRANCH
MAJEBI SAMUEL AMUNE NEC REP, IGARRA BRANCH
D. A ALEGBE CHAIRMAN, AUCHI BRANCH
I. O. OHONSI SECRETARY, AUCHI BRANCH
DERIE ERITE ERIC CHAIRMAN, YENAGOA BRANCH
AMAZUO BEREPREBOFA SECRETARY, YENAGOA BRANCH
DR ANTHONY E. OKORODAS NEC REP, YENAGOA BRANCH
MR. RHODESIA WHYTE CHAIRMAN, SAGBAMA BRANCH
A. B. AZEBI NEC REP, SAGBAMA BRANCH
UDO DIC AKPE IMEH CHAIRMAN, EKET BRANCH
COSMAS PETER UDOETTE CHAIRMAN, IKOT-EKPENE BRANCH
CHARLES EDET OKON SECRETARY, IKOT-EKPENE
ESSIEN ESSIEN OBONG NEC REP, IKOT-EKPENE
ANIEKAN A. AKPAN CHAIRMAN, UYO BRANCH
KUFRE NKEME SECRETARY, UYO BRANCH
EKANEM J. EKANEM NEC REP, UYO BRANCH
MR. ERASMUS DIKE CHAIRMAN, ISIOKPO BRANCH
SAMPSON N. WORLU SECRETARY, ISIOKPO BRANCH
AMADI JAMES NEC REP, ISIOKPO BRANCH
GODPOWER S. ANAMOJI CHAIRMAN, AHOADA BRANCH
OMUBCORDELIA U. EKE SECRETARY, PORT HARCOURT BRANCH
TONYE IBISIKI NEC REP, PORT HARCOURT BRANCH
SARONWIYO NWINERINA KEN CHAIRMAN, BORI BRANCH
JOE BEREBON NEC REP, BORI BRANCH
SIR IBIM SIMEON DOKUBO CHAIRMAN, DEGEMA BRANCH
DUMO AMBIE BARANGO SECRETARY, DEGEMA BRANCH
TALBOT D. OBAYE-EKINE NEC REP, DEGEMA BRANCH
A. C DOMINIC KALIO CHAIRMAN, OKIRIKA BRANCH
ALAMINA W. SELEMA SECRETARY, OKIRIKA BRANCH
EMMANUEL EREMIE NEC REP, OKIRIKA BRANCH
RITCHARD ADUCHE WOKOCHA CHAIRMAN, OMOKU BRANCH
CHIKODI GIDEON S. ELENDU NEC REP, OMOKU BRANCH
FELIX C. AMADI CHAIRMAN, OKEHI BRANCH
WILLIAM ANWAN CHAIRMAN, CALABAR BRANCH
PAUL O. EBIALA SECRETARY, CALABAR BRANCH
RICHARD O. S. OGBECHE CHAIRMAN, OGOJA BRANCH
SUNDAY EGBUNG ADIE SECRETARY, OGOJA BRANCH
ANDREW ATSU IGBE NEC REP, OGOJA BRANCH
OBO AGBOR ANTHONY CHAIRMAN, IKOM BRANCH
TAH E. OFFRE SECRETARY, IKOM BRANCH
AUGUSTINE O. BIENOSE CHAIRMAN, AGBOR BRANCH
E. OSI OKOJIE SECRETARY, AGBOR BRANCH
S. O. A. GBENOBA NEC REP, AGBOR BRANCH
A. C OLUIJI CHAIRMAN, OGWASHI-UKU BRANCH
I. G OKWUNWA SECRETARY, OGWASHI-UKU BRANCH
Z. E OJEOGWU NEC REP, OGWASHI-UKU BRANCH
C. F EBU CHAIRMAN, ASABA BRANCH
A. P MADUEMEZIA SECRETARY, ASABA BRANCH
G. I. A MOWAH NEC REP, ASABA BRANCH
I. C. E OKUGBO CHAIRMAN, SAPELE BRANCH
K. U. IWAGHE SECRETARY, SAPELE BRANCH
G. U KEREWI NEC REP, SAPELE BRANCH
ALEX AMUSI CHAIRMAN, UGHELLI BRANCH
A. G OBRO SECRETARY, UGHELLI BRANCH
CHIEF P. O WANOGHO NEC REP, UGHELLI BRANCH
GODWIN O. K EBOWE CHAIRMAN, WARRI BRANCH
S. U. EMUVEYAN SECRETARY, WARRI BRANCH
JOHN O. AIKPOKPO-MARTINS NEC REP, WARRI BRANCH
P. A EZO CHAIRMAN, OLEH BRANCH
R. A AKPOGHALINO SECRETARY, OLEH BRANCH
D. E EMEBUNO NEC REP, OLEH BRANCH
AYO ASIALA CHAIRMAN, UDU BRANCH
E. F. AVBENAGHA SECRETARY, UDU BRANCH
DCN. D. E AGBAGA CHAIRMAN, EFFURUN BRANCH
W. O EWENODE SECRETARY, EFFURUN BRANCH
CHIEF V. E OTOMIEWO NEC REP, EFFURUN BRANCH
MAIMUNA M. ESEGINE SECRETARY, NBA IKEJA BRANCH
E APOLOGIES
O. C. J OKOCHA, SAN PAST PRESIDENT
IDOWU SOFOLA, SAN PAST GENERAL SECRETARY
IDOWU SOFOLA, SAN
CHIEF R. A. LAWAL RABANA, SAN PAST GENERAL SECRETARY
HAPSATU H. ABDULLAHI
E. S. ODAMAN CHAIRMAN EKPOMA BRANCH
OKPANACHI JOHN UMEKWU SECRETARY, IDAH BRANCH
A. Y MUSA NEC REP, ZARIA BRANCH
I. M DIKKO CHAIRMAN, LAFIA BRANCH
OMUBO FRANK BRIGGS CHAIRMAN, PORT HARCOURT BRANCH
OTUNBA OLUMIDE AKINBINU CHAIRMAN, OTA BRANCH
OLATUNDE OYAJINMI SECRETARY, OTA BRANCH
UDO UDUMA OHAFIA BRANCH
CHIEF E. K. ASHIEKAA NEC REP, GBOKO BRANCH
BUGUDU U. ABUBAKAR NEC REP, BIRNIN KEBBI
2.0 COMMENCEMENT:
The meeting commenced at exactly 11:50am with NEC prayers taken by J. S. Okutepa, SAN.
2.1 Adoption of Agenda:
The President presented the Agenda as contained in page 5 of the NEC bundle of documents for the Minna NEC meeting.
Past General Secretary, Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN moved the motion for the adoption of the Agenda, which was seconded by Boma Ozobia.
3.0: Minutes of Previous Meeting:
The President stated that the minutes of the last NEC meeting was electronically circulated to NEC members prior to the meeting, He hoped that members had taken enough time to peruse the minutes and identify corrections (if any). He then called on members to raise their observations/corrections to the minutes.
3.1 Corrections to the Minutes:
Past General Secretary, Ibrahim Eddy-Mark, observed that although he did not attend the Port-Harcourt AGC Pre-Conference NEC his name appeared as an attendee. Error was regretted and the name ‘Ibrahim Eddy-Mark’ was expunged from the attendance list on page 6.
3.2 The following corrections were also effected on the attendance list;
(i) page 7, ‘Stephen O.’ corrected to Stephen Obajaja
(ii) page 8, ‘Ishaka Usman’ corrected to read Ishaku Usman
(iii) page 8, ‘Aliyu Ashara, NEC Rep. Gwagwalada Branch’ was corrected to read Aliyu Ashara Mohammed, Secretary Gwagwalada Branch while Abdulwahab Mohammed is the NEC Rep. of Gwagwalada Branch. Also, ‘Davwud Sulayman’ was corrected to Dawud Sulayman.
(iv) page 9, ‘Jim Abel’ was corrected to Jim Abel Ofoma.
(v) page 10, ‘Secretary Biu Branch’ was corrected to read Secretary, Maiduguri branch
(vi) page 11, ‘Napoleon O. Idenal Kayode’, corrected to Napoleon O. Idenala.
(vii) page 11, ‘Joy Banigo’ was corrected to Joy Gbanigo.
3.3 Names omitted from the attendance list include;
Dele Oloke, Chairman – Ikeja Branch.
A. Liman Salihu, Chairman – Lokoja Branch.
Haruna Yerima, Chairman -Gombe Branch.
Aminu Garuba, Chairman – Funtua Branch.
Saifullahi Musa, Secretary -Funtua Branch.
Denis E. Agbaga, Chairman – Effurun Branch.
Abimbola Adesola Sunday
3.4 The President advised that going forward, simple spelling errors as well as name omissions or designation errors should be forwarded to the secretariat by the affected NEC members as soon as they receive advance copies of the minutes in order to save time on such minor corrections at the meetings.
3.5 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting:
A motion for adoption was made by I. O. Ohunsi, Secretary, Auchi Branch and seconded by Dennis Agbaga, Chairman Effurun Branch. Thereafter, the minutes of Port-Harcourt Pre-Conference NEC was adopted.
4.0 MATTERS ARISING FROM THE PREVIOUS MINUTES
Matters arising from the previous minutes were presented by the General Secretary, Isiaka Abiola Olagunju, on the following major subheads;
4.1 Abuja and Ikeja Branches Election Issues
The General Secretary reported that after the inauguration of the current administration, the President made concerted efforts to reconcile parties and ensure peace at the aforementioned branches of the NBA. He reported that committees were set up to reconcile these branches and/ or advise him on the appropriate step to take where reconciliation was not possible.
4.1.1 For Ikeja branch, an Elders committee led by Dr. Muiz Banire, SAN was set up. He stated that as at the time of the NEC meeting, no report had been received from the Committee.
4.1.2 For the Abuja branch, a three man Reconciliation Committee was set up, led by Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN, with Mrs. Bisi Soyebo, SAN and Offiong O. Offiong SAN as members. He informed the NEC that the report of the Abuja committee was received shortly before the NEC Meeting and as such was not included in the already printed NEC Bundles for the Minna NEC meeting. He also stated that the Chairman of the committee, Mr. Kanu Agabi, SAN, who was unavoidably absent, had requested that a member of his committee, Mr. Offiong O. Offiong, SAN present the report to NEC on behalf of the committee. He pleaded with NEC that the matter be stood down till the arrival of Mr. Offiong SAN, who was still on his way from Abuja due to other tight engagements.
4.2: Reports Expected from Matters Arising
The GS stated that reports would also be expected from the following committees in the course of the NEC meeting as arising from the previous minutes;
Post Conference Report of NBA-AGC, Port-Harcourt 2016. (pages 74A-E of the NEC bundle).
Section on Business Law (SBL) pages 33-35 of the bundle
The NBA Building Committee.
The Committee on the request of the Supreme Court for the remittance of 10% of BPF to the Supreme Court.
The NBA Peace and Reconciliatory Committee on Election matters.
5.0 PRESIDENT’S SPEECH
The President welcomed all members of NEC to the first NEC meeting of his Administration and thanked them for sparing time to be at Minna for the meeting.
He went ahead to state that his speech was meant to give a general update of his Administration’s stewardship from inauguration to the time of NEC at Minna.
Major highlights of the President’s speech include;
5.1 Vision of the A. B. Mahmoud Administration
He reminded NEC members of his BRAVE NEW BAR mantra. He emphasized that building a brave new bar remains the focus of his administration. He stated that his administration had encapsulated the vision: “To re-invent the Nigerian Bar Association into a brave new bar driven by the knowledge and skills of its members as a veritable agent for National transformation while safeguarding the interest of its members”. He maintained that this has been the battle cry of his administration which is centered on four thematic areas of; Regulation, Representation, Re-engineering and Public interest (3Rs& P) and that his focus in the last few months has been on how to break this down into clear deliverables with clear timelines.
5.2 The NBA and the EFCC
The President took time in his speech to explain to NEC members, the steps he had taken in dealing with the controversy that emanated from his inaugural address. He condemned the EFCC’s distasteful act of calling lawyers ‘rogues and vultures’ in reaction to his honest inaugural speech where he suggested stripping the anti-graft agency of its prosecutorial powers and leaving it only with the power to investigate. He however informed officers that the EFCC Chairman had called to apologize and had also gone ahead upon insistence of the President, to publish a retraction of the ugly publication. The NBA had also made a press release on the subject matter.
He further informed the meeting that in the meantime, the NBA Anti Corruption Committee which will soon be inaugurated will be making a detailed study of these issues as they affect these agencies and would be making necessary recommendations to the Federal Government and the National Assembly.
5.3 The NBA’s Position On The arrest Of Judges /Justices By The DSS
5.3.1 The President narrated in detail the burning issue of the commando- styled arrest of judges’/justices by the DSS which he stressed has generated divided interests and concerns amongst members of the Association. He regretted that some colleagues misinterpreted his latest statement on the matter to mean a retraction of NBA’s earlier position. He then reiterated that the NBA’s position which condemned the commando-style invasion and arrest of judges’ by masked men in the middle of the night, had not changed. He commended all the Past Presidents of NBA and other Bar Leaders for prompt response to his call in Lagos during the said period.
5.3.2 The President further explained, that his second official statement on the matter asking that the affected judges’ should step aside pending the conclusion of their trials did not in any way controvert the earlier position of the bar. However, in consultation with the Crisis Management Committee set up to monitor the ugly incident, was of the view that if a judge is being investigated and he makes a public statement suggesting that he was complicit, especially in respect of our justices at the Supreme Court and other superior Courts, it was inappropriate for the judge to continue to discharge his judicial responsibilities without diminishing the credibility of the institution. He maintained that it was on the basis of this that the Association suggested that the NJC ask those judges to recuse themselves from further judicial functions until their matters are completely resolved. He mentioned that he made a report to the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria and they also accepted and adopted that position, with the NJC eventually seing reasons with this and taking the same stand.
5.3.3 The President further reported that a fall out of the entire judges/justices’ arrest is that the NBA used the opportunity to emphasize the need for its members to be fully engaged with the NJC not only on appointment of judges but also in the discipline of judges. He lamented the practice at NJC where constitutionally, the NBA can only take part in the appointment of judges but no responsibility when it comes to the discipline of judges. He informed NEC that the Association is currently insisting on a review of that provision, arguing that since NJC is a body, all members should have full and equal responsibilities. He stated that this position has been accepted by the NJC in principle and they have made the relevant recommendations in the current review of the Constitution. He said the NBA would also reinforce that when making submissions to the National Assembly.
5.4 Bar Leaders Summit
The President gave an overview of the Summit which was held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotels Abuja on the 11th day of November, 2016. He informed the meeting that Mrs Funke Adekoya SAN would be presenting a report to the NEC on the key resolutions reached at the summit as well as the implementation strategy if approved by the NEC.
5.5 NBA Stamp/Seal Review committee
He stated that in a bid to stymie all operational hiccups/complaints arising from the NBA stamp and seal policy, a committee was set up, headed by Boma Ozobia with a mandate to review the entire process and come up with recommendations on how to improve on it. He further informed NEC that the Committee has submitted its report to the National Officers with some recommendations on improving the process. He said the committee would be presenting the same report to NEC in course of the meeting.
5.6 North East and Niger Delta Task Forces
The President also informed NEC of the setting up of two NBA committees with the aim of providing succor to our colleagues affected by the insurgency and militancy in the North East and Niger Delta Regions respectively, which will by extension support the Government in the fight against militancy and insurgency.
5.6.1. The North East Task Force is headed by Prof. Mohammed Tabiu, former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission. Other members of the committee include;
Prof. Ayo Atsenuwa – Alternate Chairman Prof. Isa Hayatu Chiroma – Member Rakiya Mukhtar Tofa – Member Altine Ibrahim Esq, – Member Hafsatu Mohammed Esq. – Member Hassan Maidoki Esq – Member Lauretta Adaeze Esq – Member Hauwa Shekarau (Ms) – Member Amina Ibrahim (Ms) – Member Ronke Ige (Ms) – Member
Alfa Ibrahim Esq. – Member Isa Muhammad Nurudeen Esq – Member Kunle Adegoke Esq – Secretary.
5.6.2. The Niger Delta task force is headed by Chief Albert Akpomudge, SAN.
Other members include;
Ledum Mitee Esq -Alternate Chairman
Mia Essien SAN – Member Mba Ukweni, SAN – Member Q. E. B. Offiong SAN – Member Charles Ajuwa, SAN – Member Sosoprieye Long Williams, Esq – Member Kelvin Ejelonu Esq – Member Muyiwa Olowokure,Esq – Member Sagir Gazawa,Esq – Member Mrs. Lillian Ene Ogar – Member Nkiruka Maduekwe, Esq – Member Alex Mouka Esq. – Secretary.
The President further stated that his attention had been drawn to some criticisms on the constitution of these committees emanating from certain branches. Their complaints range from not being properly consulted before the appointments were made and/or not being adequately represented. He apologized for the oversight, but went further to state that the task forces are not necessarily representing branches but rather focus on National assignment.
The President further stated that the two task forces will be submitting reports periodically to him and the NEC.
5.7 NBA Abuja and Ikeja Branches’ Crisis
The President gave a recap of the Ikeja and Abuja situation as reported by the General Secretary earlier. He stated that he had set up committees to look into both cases and that the Abuja report would be received in the course of the meeting, while the Ikeja committee were yet to turn in any report as at the time of NEC meeting.
5.8 NBA Properties
On the state of NBA properties, the President informed NEC that he had mandated the ED to present a detailed report on all NBA properties and would keep NEC posted as soon as he gets a fuller brief. Notwithstanding, he reported that NBA is yet to get buyers for the former NBA House at Oro-Ago, Garki Abuja which NEC had given approval for sale so as to generate funds for the completion of the New NBA House, which by rough estimate would require over 380 Million Naira for completion excluding furnishing which has been quoted to cost over 150 Million Naira. He said he also expects report from Babalakin’s company in Lagos to ascertain the state of one of the two buildings in Lagos. He maintained that these details are necessary to determine the position of the properties so that the Bar can generate rental income from them.
5.9 NEC Approval for Constitution of Committees
The President sought NEC approval to constitute and inaugurate the following committees within the next few weeks;
Judiciary Committee, Rule of Law Action Group, 2017 Conference Planning Committee (TCCP), NBA Institute of Continuing Legal Education Governing Council, NBA Human Rights Institute Governing Council, NBA Anti Corruption Commission and the NBA Welfare committee. Others include; NBA Election Working Group, NBA Women Forum, NBA Academic Forum, NBA Young Lawyers Forum, NBA Section on Public Interest & Development Law, NBA Legislative Advocacy Committee, Section on Legal Practice Governing Council and NBA Committee on Review of the Regulation of the Legal Profession.
He sought NEC ratification for the committees already inaugurated before the NEC meeting and other steps taken by himself and the National Officers on behalf of the Association prior to the NEC meeting.
5.10 Adoption of President’s Speech
Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, Past General Secretary moved a motion for the adoption of the President`s Speech which was seconded by Moses Eroban of the Effurrun Branch.
5.11. Discussion And Ratification of Steps Taken By The President
The President’s speech was extensively discussed and thereafter, Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, Past General Secretary moved a motion for NEC ratification of all steps taken by the President and National Officers on behalf of the Association prior to the NEC meeting in Minna. The steps include; the constitution and inauguration of committees, position on DSS raid, Ikeja and Abuja reconciliation committees and the proposed action plan on NBA properties. The motion was seconded by Mr. Dennis Agbaga, Chairman of NBA Efurrun Branch.
6.0 SECRETARIAT REPORT:
The General Secretary presented the Secretariat Report which was divided into three parts; A, B, and C.
Part A of the report at Pages 4-38 of the Secretariat report focuses on Bar activities, President’s speeches and NBA Press releases prior to Minna NEC meeting.
Part B of the report at pages 39-57, contained reports from other National Officers of the NBA. He drew attention of NEC to the Treasurer’s report at Pages 48-54, wherein the proposed budget of the current administration was contained and submitted for NEC consideration and approval.
PART C of the report at Pages 58-75 focuses on National secretariat administration, with reports from various Directorates/Departments.
He informed NEC that for ease of communication between the secretariat and branches, the Secretariat has created web email addresses for all 120 branches of NBA. He urged Chairmen and Secretaries to ensure strict use of these email addresses for all correspondence.
6.1 Mr. Ayo Asalla, Chairman Udu branch, moved for the adoption of the Secretariat report and was seconded by Mr. Ken Nwakamma, Chairman Aba Branch.
6.2 Budget Consideration and Approval
After extensive deliberation on the proposed Budget, NEC approved the proposed budget subject to adjustments on areas of Staff Salary, Pension Scheme, Capacity building, etc.
6.2.1 Motion for approval of the budget was moved by Very Rev. Fr. Oliver Mbagwu, NEC Rep. Okigwe branch and seconded by C. O. Ogbuke, Chairman Otuocha branch.
7.0 REPORTS FROM SECTIONS/FORA
7.1 SECTION ON BUSINESS LAW (SBL)
The new Chairman of the Council, Olu Akpata, presented the Section’s report as contained in pages 33-35 of the NEC bundle.
7.2 Ibrahim Eddy-Mark, Past General Secretary moved the motion for the adoption of the SBL report and same was seconded by Ibrahim Lawal of Ibadan branch.
7.3 Discussing the report, the President mandated the SBL Chair to broaden the Section’s engagement in terms of training and capacity building and not centre its activities in Lagos State alone. He asked them to secure an office at the new NBA House so as to maintain some presence within the FCT and keep in constant touch with the secretariat. He then directed the Chairman to do a proposal to the national body on the modalities for the extension of their trainings to other branches and indeed all parts of the Country.
8.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS
BAR LEADERS SUMMIT REPORT:
The report was presented by Mrs. Funke Adekoya, SAN. The report is contained in pages 50-70 of the NEC Bundle. She urged NEC to also read the communiqué of the Summit contained in pages 72-74 of the same bundle. The President on behalf of NEC thanked the Steering committee of the Bar Leaders Summit whom he said worked with a lot of dedication and commitment. He stressed that the Committee would still work to reduce their proposals into clear implementable programs with timelines.
The President further stated that his administration is hoping to achieve within the next six months, a complete transformation of the IT infrastructure in the Secretariat and a robust synergy between branches,if State Bars would not be achievable.
8.1.1 Obafemi Adewale, Past General Secretary, moved a motion for the acceptance of the report for discussion and was seconded by Ibrahim Eddy-Mark, Past General Secretary.
8.1.2 Discussing the report, NEC noted and resolved inter alia, as follows;
Need for the technical proposal document to be dispatched to branches so that issues raised can be discussed at branch levels and communicated back to NEC, especially as it relates to the viability or sustenance of branches, or the need for State Bars.
Need to improve on the existing structure of the NBA
Need to strengthen disciplinary machinery of the NBA
Need for a more viable regulation of the Profession.
8.2 REPORT OF THE STAMP AND SEAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
The Chairperson of the committee, Boma Ozobia thanked the President and NEC for entrusting her with such an important task and the opportunity to serve the Bar. The report was not contained in the NEC bundle. She stated that her Committee, after painstaking reviews and consideration of all collated memoranda, have made five recommendations to the NBA. Summary of the recommendations include;
The deployment of a robust web portal that can admit members` request for stamps, receive payments for bar practicing fees and branch dues and remit same to respective accounts.
An extension of the validity period on the stamp to two years from the present one year. However, at the point of request for new stamps, in addition to payment of bar practicing fee for the current year, the applicant must furnish evidence of payment of bar practicing fee for the preceding year.
Abolition of the separation of stamp in practice between public and private.
Reconfiguration of the adhesive strength of the stamp to prevent its removal and or reuse after it has been first affixed.
Enrollment number and expiry date on the stamp should be made more legible.
8.2.1 A motion for acceptance of the report for discussion was moved by J.S. Okutepa, SAN and seconded by Williams Anwai, Chairman Calabar Branch.
8.2.2 The President, while calling for comments on the report, informed NEC that the National Officers have looked at the report and have approved the 1st, 4th and 5th recommendations.
8.2.3 Discussing the report, NEC resolved the following;
That the portal based recommendation be accepted and set in motion
That since members were yet to study the report, the report be sent back to branches for wider appraisal and input from branches on the other recommendations.
That the Secretariat continues with other steps at curbing the operational hiccups.
8.3 THE NBA ABUJA BRANCH RECONCILIATION COMMITTEE REPORT
The President asked that the report be deferred to next NEC meeting since the Committee Rep., O. E. B. Offiong, SAN expected to present the report to NEC, was still on his way from Abuja at the time of the report. He appealed to all parties including those of Ikeja branch to sheathe their swords and maintain decorum pending the consideration of the reports being expected.
9.0 MOTIONS
Motion by Mr. Martins Ogunleye, Chairman Lagos Branch, dated 1st November, 2016 and contained on pages 38-39 of the NEC Bundle was moved and seconded by Kiki S. James, Chairman Badagry Branch (as on record).
9.1 The motion prayed the NEC, inter alia, to adopt a proper procedure for effective implementation of remittances of percentage of BPF and other monies statutorily due to branches.
9.2 The President asked that the motion be stepped down, expressing serious commitment by his administration to promptly comply with BPF remittances/other monies due to branches as soon as finances of the Association improve.
10.0 ANY OTHER BUSINESS (A.O.B.)
10.1 FILLING OF VACANCY IN THE POSITION OF NATIONAL PUBLICITY SECRETARY
The President nominated to NEC, Bukar Alhaji Waziri from Maiduguri branch for election into the office of National Publicity Secretary of NBA.
10.1.1 The nomination was unanimously accepted by NEC and on a motion by Ibrahim Eddy-Mark, Past General Secretary and seconded by Umar Haruna, Secretary Maiduguri Branch, BUKAR ALHAJI WAZIRI was appointed as the NATIONAL PUBLICITY SECRETARY OF NBA.
10.2 APPOINTMENT OF CO-OPTED NEC MEMBERS FOR THE 2016-2018 TERM.
The President, in line with S. 7(1)(f), presented his nominations to NEC for appointment of co-opted NEC members. The list was then read out by the General Secretary, Isiaka Abiola Olagunju.
On a motion by Obafemi Adewale, Past General Secretary, and seconded by Napoleon O. Idenala, Chairman Barnawa Branch, the nominees were accepted and appointed as co-opted NEC members for the 2016-2018 term.
11.0 STATE OF THE NATION
NEC observed that most of the issues for State of the Nation discourse have been extensively dealt with in the course of the President’s speech.
11.1 Amnesty International Report on the Extra-Judicial Killing of 150 IPOB Members by Nigerian Govt. Forces.
NEC observed this worrisome report and resolved to take it up with the Inspector General of Police for proper investigation of the allegation. The President further stated that the issue would also be raised during the International Human Rights Day coming up on 10th December 2016.
12.0 INTRODUCTION OF NEW BRANCH EXECUTIVES.
The following branches conducted elections and their new Chairmen, Secretaries and NEC Reps were respectively introduced to NEC as new statutory NEC members;
Ikot-Ekpene ,Jalingo ,Ile-Ife ,Dutse, Ikorodu, Epe, Omoku (new branch) Okrika (new branch)
13.0 ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Offiong Offiong, SAN and seconded by Dennis Agbaga, Chairman Efurrun branch, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15pm.
Dated this 24th day of November, 2016.
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A.B. MAHMOUD, SAN, OON. ISIAKA ABIOLA OLAGUNJU ESQ President General Secretary
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