The President-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), on Tuesday, in Lagos, said that his administration would ensure adequate welfare of lawyers.
Maikyau made this known at the 62nd edition of the Annual General Conference of the NBA.
The conference, themed “Bold Transitions”, is holding at the Eko Atlantic City in Victoria Island.
Speaking at the plenary session tagged “NBA In Transition: Conversation with the NBA Presidents”, Maikyau assured that his administration would ensure a better welfare package for legal practitioners.
He thanked members of the bar for electing him as president and for participating in spite of it being an online voting exercise, promising to uphold the rule of law.
Maikyau also promised to uphold the legacy built by his predecessors in office, especially the Olumide Akpata-led administration, which he noted had done well.
“I will ensure that I give welfare packages to all our members and my administration will build on what my predecessors have done.
“There is nothing that will deter me from continuing in what our fathers have laid down.
“My administration will be fair to all and treat everyone equally, no matter who it is,” he said.
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In line with the 2022 conference theme , Maikyau promised to uphold decision making process, as well as improve and encourage health insurance for all members.
He urged members to participate in the affairs of the association and boldly lay their complaints when necessary.
“I thank my predecessors for maintaining transparency in justice delivery and my administration will build on these legacies,” he said.
On his part, the outgoing NBA President, Akpata, said that his administration had maintained an effective secretariat and better remuneration.
He urged the incoming president to continue with the set legacy.
The session had in attendance some past presidents of the NBA including Mr Paul Usoro (SAN) and Mr A.B Mahmoud (SAN).
(NAN)
