The inaugural speech of Mr. Idemudia Iredia Osifo, Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)-Benin branch, outlined his vision for the association. Here are 7 key takeaways:
1. Establishment of an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) committee to reduce the workload of the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) and increase its efficiency.
2. Inclusion of young lawyers in monthly meetings to foster the spirit of inclusion and transfer the ethics and discipline of the bar.
3. Creation of a Security Agencies Response Team (SART) to address harassment and intimidation of lawyers by law enforcement agencies.
4. Support for vulnerable members of the bar and promotion of decency in legal practice.
5. Enforcement of the Legal Practitioners Remuneration Act of 2023 and addressing open violations such as touting.
6. Strengthening of the Human Rights Committee to promote the rule of law and protect human rights for both members of the bar and the public.
7. Emphasis on unity and putting aside acrimony to achieve a united bar.
Joshua O. Braimoh, Esq., Publicity Secretary, NBA-Benin
