*Says The Appointment Is Due To Agbomhere’s Satisfactory Performance In Other Capacities
*Says He Is To Serve For Two Years But Renewable By The AFBA
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The African Bar Association, AFBA, has appointed the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Law Students Association of Nigeria, Dr. Blessing Agbomhere, as its Director of Corporate, Intergovernmental and Strategic Commerce.
The appointment was conveyed to Agbomhere via a letter sighted by TheNigeriaLawyer dated 30th December, 2021 and signed by the President of the African Bar Association, Hannibal Uwaifo.
According to Uwaifo, Agbomhere’s appointment is due to his satisfactory performance in other capacities. He is to serve for two years and the terms can be renewed by the ABA President.
The letter reads in part, “I write to notify you of your appointment as Director of Corporate,Intergovernmental and Strategic Commerce of the African Bar Association.
“This appointment which is on merit is sequel to the recommendation of the Qualifications Committee which found you suitable for this exalted office on account of your past satisfactory performance in other capacities.
“Your tenure of office is for 2 years renewable by the President upon satisfactory performance and your line of reporting is to the President.”
The letter further states the duties of Agbomhere to include but not limited to “networking with Corporate, Governments and Inter-Governments agencies to seek support, opportunities, funding, partnering and co-operation for the AFBA.; creating and setting up of meetings across the Globe for the President.; and Marketing, gathering and giving information of the activities Programs and Events of the AFBA.”
Lastly, he is to seek funding, sponsorships and other benefits for the AFBA and any other duties assigned by the President or the Executive Council.
“It is hoped that you will use the opportunities presented by this position to contribute satisfactorily to the progress of the Association.
“On behalf of the executive council, please accept my congratulations.” the letter further reads.
Agbomhere is the immediate past president of the Law Students Association of Nigeria, LAWSAN, and currently the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Association (LAWSAN).
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