BAR-ADVOCATES NEWS

GOODWILL MESSAGE TO THE KING ALBERT AKPOMUDJE  SAN On this historic occasion of the coronation of His Royal Majesty, i extend my warmest felicitations and heartfelt goodwill. Today marks a new chapter for the great Olomu Kingdom—one defined by unity, cultural pride, and the timeless heritage of the people. May the reign of His Royal Majesty bring peace, progress, and prosperity. May wisdom guide every decision, strength accompany every responsibility, and grace crown every step taken in service to the kingdom. We celebrate not just the ascension of a revered leader, but the reaffirmation of tradition, dignity, and the enduring legacy of our forebears. Congratulations to the Olomu Kingdom on this remarkable and historic milestone. LAWRENCE SHEGUN AYEWA ~Publicity Secretary Mid West Bar Forum

" WE SEEK YOUR ASSISTANCE IN SECURING THE RELEASE OF OUR COLLEAGUE,JEFFREY L. UCHEAGWU, ESQ.": CLASS OF 2019 APPEALS TO NBA PRESIDENT, MAZI AFAM J. OSIGWE, SAN. In their words to our correspondents: "we, with utmost urgency and deep concern, want to bring to our NBA President's attention a distressing matter that requires the immediate intervention of the Nigerian Bar Association under his leadership.  Mr. Jeffrey Lotanna Ucheagwu, a legal practitioner, called to the Bar in 2019, has been missing since the 16th of October 2025, after he was last seen along Owerri-Imo Road. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are shrouded in uncertainty, his family, our 2019 Enugu Law School class, and other colleagues are consumed in anguish and worry. We are fortified with the belief that, as our people-centric and kindhearted President of our dear Bar, your office is uniquely positioned to leverage the collective strength and influence of the legal profession to secure ...

METI MONDAY UKPEH,ESQ CONGRATULATES THE INAUGURATED  MIDWEST BAR FORUM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE In his words: " May I heartily congratulate the Midwest Bar Forum of the Nigerian Bar Association, officially inaugurating her executive officers following the Forum’s general meeting held on Friday, 8th November 2025, in Asaba, Delta State. Indeed, the newly elected Executive Committee ably led by Chief Ama Etuwewe, SAN, a distinguished legal luminary from the Warri Branch will mark  emergence of a new chapter of unity, progress, and purposeful leadership within the Forum as they take up the mandate to reposition and strengthen the voice of the Bar across the Midwest region. Below are the members of the newly inaugurated Executive Committee: 1. Chairman: Chief Ama Etuwewe, SAN – Warri Branch 2. 1st Vice Chairman: Dr. Enemhinye Ehigiator – Asaba Branch  3. 2nd Vice Chairman: Beshiru Abiri, Esq. – Auchi Branch  4. Secretary: Ebosele Saturday Okhifoh – Benin Branch  5. Trea...

MIDWEST BAR FORUM INAUGURATES NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The Midwest Bar Forum of the Nigerian Bar Association has officially inaugurated a new set of executive officers following the Forum’s general meeting held on Friday, 8th November 2025, in Asaba, Delta State. The newly elected Executive Committee is ably led by Chief Ama Etuwewe, SAN, a distinguished legal luminary from the Warri Branch. Their emergence marks a new chapter of unity, progress, and purposeful leadership within the Forum as they take up the mandate to reposition and strengthen the voice of the Bar across the Midwest region. Below are the members of the newly inaugurated Executive Committee: 1. Chairman: Chief Ama Etuwewe, SAN – Warri Branch 2. 1st Vice Chairman: Dr. Enemhinye Ehigiator – Asaba Branch  3. 2nd Vice Chairman: Beshiru Abiri, Esq. – Auchi Branch  4. Secretary: Ebosele Saturday Okhifoh – Benin Branch  5. Treasurer: Imuwahen O. Edegbe – Benin Branch  6. Publicity Secretary: Lawrence Sh...

METI MONDAY UKPEH, ESQ.FELICITATES THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION, AKURE BRANCH, ON THE OCCASION OF HER 2025 LAW WEEK In his words: "Dear noble Chairman and Distinguished Members of the Nigerian Bar Association, Akure Branch, It is with great pleasure that I extend my warmest felicitations to you on the occasion of your 2024 Law Week. This annual ritual, a hallmark of your Branch, serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of camaraderie, intellectual discourse, and service to the legal profession. I am particularly delighted to note that this year's Law Week will honour a distinguished citizen of the Federation, Senator Bode Olajumoke, and feature the erudite Chief Femi Fani-Kayode as the Keynote Speaker. His intellectual prowess and eloquence are well-known, and his contribution to the event is undoubtedly expected to be enriching. Truly, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ajiboye Gbadegesgin, graciously presiding as the Royal Father of the Law Week, certainly brings a touch of cultural...

METI MONDAY UKPEH,ESQ SENDS GOODWILL MESSAGE TO THE NBA-KABBA BRANCH ON THE OCCASION OF HER 2025 LAW WEEK In his words: "I extend my warmest felicitations to the Nigerian Bar Association, Kabba Branch, as you convene for the 2025 Law Week. I commend the Branch leadership for orchestrating a week of intellectual discourse, mentorship, and service, with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI). This thematic emphasis underscores the Bar's pivotal role in navigating the complexities of our contemporary society and highlights its commitment to innovation and progress. I wish the Chairman of the NBA Kabba Branch, members of the Executive Committee, the Bar Week Planning Committee, and every member of the Branch a most successful, enriching, and impactful Bar Week. May this gathering serve as a catalyst for professional growth, collaboration, and the pursuit of excellence in the legal profession." ®™Meti Monday Ukpeh   (Ama-Mme Anana-Owo) Past Uyo-YLF Chairman  #Metic...