The Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu (POI)’s Legal Team has congratulated the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) , President- Elect-,Olumide Akpata Esq., on his resounding victory in the Just concluded NBA National Elections.
In a Statement issued in Benin City ,on Friday the 31st of July,2020 , through a Member of the POI Legal Team -Douglas Ogbankwa Esq., the Edo State APC Governorship Candidate Legal Team, Chaired by Dr. Ehiogie West -Idahosa stated thus :
“As our Colleague, We have followed with admiration your meteoric rise in the Legal Profession, including your fecund sojourn as the Chairman of the Section on Business on Law (SBL) of the Nigerian Bar Association.
Your recent Victory at the Polls symbolises a new Vista in the milieu of the Nigerian Bar Association, as you have blazed the trail being the first Non-Senior Advocate of Nigeria President of the Nigerian Bar Association in 31 Years .
We are proud of you, as you have showcased the Edo Spirit of enterprise,perserverance and ingenuity in your trajectory to be the President -Elect of the Nigerian Bar Association.
We do believe that you will take to greater heights, the biggest Professional Association in Africa -the Nigerian Bar Association, when you take over the reins of Office towards the end of August, 2020 .
You have done well and our Prayers and Thoughts are with you, as you serve out your two -year -term, considering the intricate and delicate issues you will be handling while Office,” the Statement concluded.