…as NBA Ikole EKiti Branch celebrates annual law week in grand-style
Legal practitioners have been urged to uphold the rule of law in Nigeria to promote sustainable development and accountability.
Dr. Babatunde Ajibade SAN, made this call during the Annual Law Week of the Nigeria Bar Association, Ikole Ekiti Branch.
Speaking on the topic “The Rule of Law as a Catalyst to Attaining Economic Growth, Security of Lives and Sustainable Democratic Governance in Nigeria” Dr. Ajibade lamented that the rule of law is not properly upheld in Nigeria, contributing to insecurity, bad governance, and economic challenges.
He noted that the state’s machinery, meant to ensure the supremacy of the law, is often subjugated to the whims of those in power.
The senior advocate called on legal practitioners to uphold the tenets of their profession to rebuild public trust in the judiciary and emphasized that the rule of law is crucial for economic growth, security, and sustainable democratic governance.
Ekiti State’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Dayo Apata, SAN, declared the law week open, highlighting the importance of a functional legal system, fairness, and accountability in attracting investors, stabilizing the economy, and protecting civil liberties.
In his welcome address, Chairman NBA Ikole Ekiti Branch, Mr. Olarewaju Oluwasola, noted that the law week brought together legal professionals to reflect on upholding the rule of law and promoting justice in society.
Additionally, Mr. SBJ Bamise, Chairman of the Planning Committee and Solicitor General of Ekiti State, emphasized that a robust legal system founded on justice, fairness, and accountability would foster peace and socio-economic development in the country.
The event brought together legal professionals to reflect on promoting the rule of law and justice in society.
