Afam Osigwe Sworn In As 32nd NBA President

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Afam Osigwe, SAN, has been sworn in as the 32nd President of the Nigerian Bar Association in Lagos.

Osigwe takes over from Mr Yakubu Maikyau, SAN, whose tenure ended today.

Osigwe will lead the association alongside other newly sworn-in national officers of the bar for the next two years.

In his inaugural speech delivered at the swearing-in ceremony in Lagos on Thursday, Osigwe commended his opponents, Tobenna Erojikwe and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chukwukwa Ikwazom, for their decorum during the electioneering process and extended a hand of fellowship to them to join him in moving the association forwards

He promised to run an all-inclusive bar that keeps the association not only united but moves the NBA forward.

He also assured that under his watch, the NBA will hold the federal and state governments accountable and make sure that their policies deliver good governance to the people.