FALSH: Osigwe Sworn In As 32nd NBA President

 Afam Osigwe Sworn in as 32nd President of Nigerian Bar Association

Afam Osigwe has officially taken office as the 32nd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in a ceremony held in Lagos. His swearing-in marks the beginning of his term, succeeding Mr. Yakubu Maikyau.

Elected in July 2023, Osigwe, formerly the NBA General Secretary, won the presidential position by defeating two other candidates. The NBA Electoral Committee Chairman, Oluseun Abimbola, announced Osigwe as the winner after he secured 50.52% of the votes.

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Osigwe received 20,435 votes, outpacing Tobenna Erojikwe, Chairman of the NBA Institute of Continuing Legal Education Governing Council, who received 10,998 votes (27.19%). Chukwuka Ikwuazom (SAN), former Chairman of the NBA Lagos Branch, came in third with 9,018 votes (22.29%).

In his inaugural address, Osigwe vowed to uphold the NBA’s role as a key advocate for democracy. “Under my leadership, the Nigerian Bar Association will steadfastly hold both federal and state governments accountable. We will ensure the rule of law is maintained and Nigerians’ rights are protected,” he stated.

Osigwe also expressed his gratitude to NBA members for their support. “I am honored by the trust placed in me and pledge to work diligently to advance the interests of our members and Nigerian society as a whole,” he added.