THE Nigerian Bar Association, Ikere-Ekiti Branch has paid an advocacy visit to HRH, Ogoga Of Ikere-Ekiti, Oba Samuel Adejimi Adu-Alagbado on 4th day of September, 2020.
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This is contained in a statement issued by the Branch Publicity Secretary, Tolulope Olowoyo which was made available to TheNigeriaLawyer (TNL).
“NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION, IKERE-EKITI BRANCH BEGINS ADVOCACY VISITS.
“Members of the Executive of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ikere-Ekiti branch, today, 4th September 2020 paid a advocacy visit to the Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Samuel Adejimi Adu-Alagbado (Agirilala-Ogbenuotesoro II) in his palace.
“The delegation which was led by the Chairperson, Kikelomo Owolabi made its first official visit to the monarch and introduced the members of the association’s new executives.” She said.
Meanwhile, it was noted that the visit is geared at briefing the monarch about the Branch’s activities for the year.
“While speaking on behalf of the delegation, Owolabi briefed the monarch of the NBA Ikere Branch’s work-plan for the year. The plan she said is centered around raising public awareness on issues relating to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, Drug Abuse, and Human Trafficking which have reached an alarming rate within our communities.”
Furthermore, it was disclosed that the Branch is ready to tour Ekiti South Senatorial District for the advocacy visit.
“Owolabi stated that the public awareness and sensitization will not only be held in Ikere Ekiti, but the advocacy will also reach all the six local government areas of the Ekiti South Senatorial District within the purview of the NBA Ikere-Ekiti Branch.”
Meanwhile, the Branch Secretary, Ibironke Odetola noted that the aim is to raise the awareness of the public on vices in society.
“The aim of the public awareness within the senatorial district is to educate the citizenry on all issues relating to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, the provisions of the laws, the rights of victims, and how to stem these heinous crimes. She noted that there is a need to educate the younger generation about the effect of drug abuse and to admonish parents to stop encouraging human trafficking in all forms”. She said.
Meanwhile, the Branch seeks the support of the monarch “to enhance the effectiveness of the campaign, the association seeks the full support of the Ogoga-In-Council being the custodian of culture and father of the community.”
However, it was noted that the monarch assured the Branch of his support.
“The Monarch in his response thanked the Branch for the visits, her innovative ideas and assured the Branch of the Palace’s support in achieving her goals. He also enjoined all sons and daughters of Ikere-Ekiti to support the Branch in all her programs to ensure a better society for all.”
Finally, it was disclosed that the delegation led by the Branch Chair, were Temitope Kolawole; Vice Chairman, Ibironke Odetola; Secretary, Hon. Sunday Asana; Legal Adviser, and Tolulope Olowoyo; Publicity Secretary.
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