Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN on Thursday, April 21, 2022 paid a courtesy visit to the Aba Branch of the NBA and also visited some of the Elders and Bar Leaders of the Branch. The seasoned Bar Leader and Learned Silk made sure to visit the offices of the elders in a bid to ensure the welfare of Young Lawyers in Chambers.
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The day-long visit began at the office of Uchenna Umenne, Esq. The Principal, Mr. Uchenna Umenne was most delighted to receive the Learned Silk and his entourage of lawyers including Mrs. Chioma Ferguson, (Former Chairman, NBA Surulere Branch), Mr. Chukwuma Ezeala, (President, National Association of Catholic Lawyers), Mr. Victor Nwaugo, Mr. Chinedu Nwaozuzu (Secretary, NBA Aba Branch) and Miss Toyin Adelodun.
Following this, the Learned Silk and his entourage visited the office of C.A.N Nwokeukwu & Associates (Okechi Chambers). He interacted with the Young Lawyers and other Members of Staff and the then took photographs with those who were present.
Thereon, the Learned Silk and his entourage proceeded to the office of Ukpai Ukairo, Esq. where the Learned Silk and his entourage were greeted with a warm welcome and served kolanuts and drinks. Chief J-K Gadzama, SAN thanked Elder Ukpai Ukairo, Esq. for the warm reception. In response, he (Ukpai Ukairo, Esq.) thanked the Learned Silk for the courtesy visit and prayed that the visit will be fruitful and instrumental to the advancement of the Nigerian Bar and Nigerian Lawyers. He introduced his daughter, Ezinma Ukairo, Esq. who translated the provisions of the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules to Igbo dialect to the Learned Silk, Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN. Afterwards, group photographs were taken and the Learned Silk proceeded to the next port of call.
The office of Igwenyi, Igwenyi & Co. also gave the veteran Bar Patriot a very warm reception. The Principal Partner, Chief O.O. Igweanyi, (Former Governor, Eastern Bar Forum), welcomed the Learned Silk and entertained him and his entourage. He thanked the Learned Silk for the visit, stating that not all Bar Leaders would take out time to visit the Branch and carry on the course of the Bar in the like manner of the Learned Silk. Chukwuma Ezeala, Esq. and Ukpai Ukairo, Esq. further explained the essence the visit; it was not one to convince or cajole support, but one to thank the Leadership of the Aba Bar for their tireless support to the mandate of Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN and his agenda for the Nigerian Bar. Learned Silk reiterated the same in his short address and thanked Chief Igwenyi, Esq. for the hospitality.
Further, the Learned Silk paid a courtesy visit to Ndukwe Ojeh, Esq. where he was equally welcomed and entertained as an adopted son of the soil and a Chief (Okwuluora of Ukpo). Again the Learned Silk was appreciative of the reception and thanked the host, Ndukwe Ojeh, Esq.
Hallmark Chambers, the office of Uche S. Awa, SAN also gave a grand reception to J-K Gadzama, SAN and his entourage. In his welcoming remarks, he stated that the future of the NBA and the legal profession in Nigeria has always been of paramount interest to him. He also expressed his belief in the aspiration of Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN to lead the Bar to higher heights. He thanked the Learned Silk for visiting and wished well in all endeavors.
Finally, a visit was paid to the office of C.C Elele, Esq. who was also a classmate of J-K Gadzama, SAN in class 1986 of the Nigerian Law School. The office hosted the Learned Silk, his entourage and other lawyers who had joined in the courtesy visits from other offices. C.K Anyanwu, Esq. a young lawyer from the office of C.C Elele, Esq. and an ardent supporter and of J-K Gadzama, SAN also welcomed the Learned Silk and treated all visiting lawyers to a splendid brunch.
The deluge of meetings with Joe-Kyari Gadzama, SAN, Elders and Leaders of the Bar were geared at ensuring the betterment of the Nigerian Bar and the welfare of Young Lawyers. The busy itinerary of the Learned Silk, no doubt shows his thoroughness, profound commitment to the Bar and his Leadership virtues.
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