DOMINIC AKPENSUEN, Nasarawa –
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Keffi branch in Nasarawa State has commenced the building of NBA secretariat to enhance the effectiveness of the profession
Laying the foundation of the multi-million naira project on Tuesday, The Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, Dr. Emmanuel Akabe said in every society little project leads to giant establishment.
Dr. Akabe, who represented the Governor of Nasarawa State Engr. Abdullahi Sule expressed a profound gratitude to the leadership of NBA Keffi branch for the great decision to build a befitting secretariat for the association.
He added that the relationship between the Executive and Judiciary in the state have a cordial relationship, therefore, the governor will ensure that the project is completed within an expected time.
Earlier, the Chief Judge of Nasarawa State, Hon. Justice Aisha Aliyu Bashir applauded NBA Keffi for building a secretariat not only for its members in Keffi but will serve the entire state.
The CJ who was represented by Justice S. A. Ayiwulu narrated his ordeal during his tenure as NBA State chairman, were he could not afford building a secretariat for members.
On his part, the Attorney General of Nasarawa State and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Abdulkareem Kana disclosed that the plot of Land accommodating the building was donated by the Chief Judge of Nasarawa State as support to the efficiency of the bench and members.
Kana who is the pioneer branch chairman of the association, said the project served as legacy of the current exco.
In his welcome speech, the Branch chairman NBA Keffi, Barrister Moses Yakubu Ede said the association under his stewardship has experience a tremendous development, peace and stability.
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