Afam Osigwe (SAN) has been sworn-in as the 32nd president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for a two-year term.
The transition of leadership from the outgoing president, Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau (SAN), to Afam Osigwe took place in Lagos today, August 29, 2024.
Certificates of return were presented to Osigwe and other national officers by the NBA Election Committee.
Afam Osigwe (SAN) was elected as the new president of the NBA in July this year.
Maikyau’s tenure as president of the NBA ends today, August 29th, 2024.
The NBA renews its national leadership every two years through elections. The tenure of elected officials of the NBA runs for two years and is non-renewable.
Results at the end of the NBA National Officers election via electronic voting on July 21, 2024, showed that Osigwe, a former General Secretary of the association, won with 20,435 votes.
The Chairman of the NBA Institute of Continuing Legal Education board, Mr. Tobenna Erojikwe, trailed him by scoring 10,998 votes, while Mr. Chukwuka Ikwuazom (SAN) came third with 9,018 votes.
The final results of the NBA 2024 elections were formally announced in July at the NBA House Auditorium, Plot 1101 Muhammadu Buhari Way, Abuja, though the contenders disputed the electoral process that eventually produced Osigwe.
Osigwe expressed gratitude for the privilege and honor of being entrusted with the responsibility of piloting the affairs of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) from the end of August 2024.
“The outcome of the 2024 NBA National Officers Election is a testament to our collective commitment to advancing the cause of justice, upholding the rule of law, and fostering a vibrant and inclusive legal community,” he said.
He had also appreciated his colleagues, Chukwuka Ikwuazom (SAN) and Tobenna Erojikwe, for their dedication to the legal profession and democratic process.
After the certificate of return were given to the new leaders on Thursday, Maikyau administered the oath of office to Osigwe and others, thereby officially passing the mantle of leadership to the latter.
Osigwe vowed to discharge his duties faithfully.