The Friends of Daniel Kip, a group of legal professionals, have extended their heartfelt congratulations to Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN, on his resounding victory in the recently concluded Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) presidential election.
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The group also commended the Electoral Committee of the NBA (ECNBA) for conducting one of the most transparent and peaceful elections in the history of the association.
In a statement released by the group, they expressed their confidence in Mazi Osigwe’s ability to lead the NBA at a time when the Bar and the nation require a firm, courageous, outspoken, and innovative personality to address the urgent needs of lawyers and the country at large. The group highlighted Mazi Osigwe’s track record of valuable and selfless service to the Bar, which they believe speaks volumes about his capabilities.
The Friends of Daniel Kip also conveyed their gratitude to colleagues who supported and believed in the AFAMATIVE movement through their crusades and evangelism. They expressed their strong belief that Mazi Osigwe, as a Learned Silk, will deliver on all his campaign promises and take the NBA to new heights, making all Nigerian lawyers proud and building trust in the institution.
The group emphasized the crucial role of the legal profession as a driver of change and an instrument of social engineering in Nigeria. They called on all members of the Bar to support and rally around the President-elect, stating that Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN) is for all.
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The Friends of Daniel Kip also extended their congratulations to all the National Officers-Elect who emerged from the elections, expressing their belief that the newly elected officials will deliver on their mandate and wishing them the best in their endeavors.
The statement concluded with the group praying that the Almighty God grants Mazi Osigwe and the entire Executive Council the wisdom and all that they need to lead the Bar effectively.
The Friends of Daniel Kip members who issued the statement include:
– I. J. Edwin Esq
– Precious Abi Esq
– Timothy Clement Esq
– Emeng Joseph Esq
– Assam Assam Esq
– David Ameh Esq
– Lucky Nwosu Esq
– Sumuko Wisdom Esq
– Rectitude James Esq
– Adebayo O. Adebisi Esq
– Ada Inyabe Esq
– Mr & Mrs Nelson Irehovbude Esq
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