The African Bar Association (AFBA) has proposed the admission of Dr. Monday Ubani, a prominent Nigerian lawyer, into its Governing Council. This was contained in a letter addressed to Dr. Ubani by the Secretary-General of AFBA, Flaviana Charles.
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According to the letter, the Executive Council of AFBA made the proposal at its meeting in August 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. The decision followed Ubani’s recommendation by the association’s Qualifications Committee based on his leadership qualities and contributions to the legal profession in Nigeria and Africa.
The Governing Council is AFBA’s highest decision-making organ led by a Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary-General. It sets policies, makes vital decisions and provides oversight on the association’s activities. Members are selected from registered AFBA members to further the association’s interests and foster a united African legal community.
If confirmed, Ubani will be admitted as an ‘African Bar Councilor’ (ABC) which is the title for council members. He will serve an initial two-year term and pay an annual membership fee starting from $300. Councilors who contribute $1000 or more in a year get exempted from paying conference fees.
In her letter, the Secretary-General said Ubani’s potential admission into the council is an honor and rare privilege subject to his acceptance. He has been requested to indicate acceptance, provide a 50-word profile and photo to complete the process.
Many have congratulated the respected lawyer and human rights activist for the recognition by the umbrella body for African lawyers. Ubani is known for his activism, philanthropy, columns and providing pro bono legal services to indigent citizens.
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