…as new Chairman Barrister Ayodele Daramola Promises to Consolidate on Gains of Predecessor
The newly elected executive committee members of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Ikere Branch, has officially taken over the mantle of leadership following the official handing over of the Paraphernalia of office to them by the outcome administration.
The event which was held in Ikere Ekiti was well attended by legal luminaries, friends, families and well-wishers.
Addressing the gathering, the outgone Chairman, Temitope Kolawole thanked God for the successes recorded during his administration urging the new leaders to work together as a team.
He said:”Today is a very special day in the life of our great Branch. It is a day of reflection, gratitude, celebration and transition. As I stand before you to formally hand over the affairs of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ikere Branch, to a new Executive Committee, I do so with a heart overflowing with gratitude to the Almighty God.
“Without mincing words, God has been exceptionally faithful to us. At the beginning of our administration, we committed this Branch into the able hands of God through prayers and supplications. One of my deepest prayers was for divine preservation—that throughout our tenure, no member of this Branch would be lost to death in whatever form.
“Today, to the glory of God, I stand here to say that God answered our prayers. Throughout our administration, no death was recorded among members of NBA Ikere Branch even though there were challenges, none consumed us. This singular testimony is monumentally great and deserves our sincere humility and deepest thanksgiving to God Almighty. Indeed, God has been good to NBA Ikere Branch.
“When we assumed office, we came with a vision—to strengthen our Branch institutionally, improve our welfare, preserve unity, promote excellence, and continue the legacies of those who had served before us. I am pleased to say that by the grace of God, with the support of our elders, and with the cooperation of members, we have made remarkable progress.
Also speaking, the new Chairman, Barrister Michael Ayomide Daramola promised to use his skills, experience and connections to consolidate on the gains of the outgone administration.
Daramola said :”I am deeply honoured to address you today with a deep sense of humility, as we inaugurate the new Executive Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ikere-Ekiti Branch and with a profound awareness of the responsibilities you have entrusted to me as the Chairman of the Branch and my Executives by extension. I congratulate my fellow executive members. We have a mandate to take our branch to greater heights.
“Our noble profession is the conscience of society. Under my leadership, this Branch will not waver in its defense of the rule of law, human rights, and the independence of the judiciary. However, to effectively protect the society, we must first protect our own.
“My Administration will follow our action plan religiously by prioritizing members’ welfare, i.e; to support young lawyers, not too young and aged members. We will equally enhance the day-to-day functioning of our Branch Human Right Office in order to serve as a platform for communal impact, collaboration, and excellence in the legal profession.
“Under my leadership, the Branch will create a platform for capacity building, focusing on practical lawyering skills, such as commercial practice, legal drafting, client interviewing, and basic litigation techniques in order to ensure seamless transmission of legal excellence. We will also ensure that there is a great numerical
Stakeholders at the event advised the new Exco to justify the confidence reposed in them.
