Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Afam Osigwe, has been sworn in as the 32nd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Osigwe took his oath of office alongside other newly elected national officers, marking the beginning of his two-year tenure.
In his inaugural address, Osigwe praised his opponents, Tobenna Erojikwe and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chukwukwa Ikwazom, for their conduct during the election process and extended an olive branch to them to join him in moving the association forward.
Osigwe promised to lead an inclusive administration that prioritizes unity and progress within the NBA. He also vowed to hold federal and state governments accountable for their policies, ensuring they deliver good governance to the people.
The inauguration ceremony marked the culmination of the NBA’s week-long annual general conference, which began on August 23rd. Osigwe succeeds Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Yakubu Maikyau, as the president of the association.
