As the NBA National Executive election approaches,
it is expected that many aspirants from the NBA will indicate
interest to run for key-offices. These personalities
are sometimes known by a few and other times by almost everyone in
the profession. But whether known by all or a few, it is of truism
indeed that anyone who presents himself for any position in the NBA
must have a reasonable record of experience as a legal
practitioner. This is because those that will cast votes will fall
back not just on the manifestos presented but the records in the
archives to consider who they are to vote.
Although there are other positions open for contest in the
oncoming elections, the office of the NBA president is surely one
that catches the attention of many in the legal profession. Some
big wigs have so far presented themselves for the oncoming contest,
but how many people know about their records? How much is so far
known about their experiences and strength? A good way of knowing
how productive a person is, is by looking at his or her resume. It
is therefore in the light of this that TheNigerialawyer wishes to
introduction to the general public a background check of the
aspirants to the NBA presidency for the oncoming election. So read
and know more about your aspirants.
BELOW ARE THE ASIPRANTS:
PROFILE OF PAUL USORO, SAN, FCIArb
PAUL USORO, SAN, FCIArb
Paul Usoro SAN, was born in Ukana Ikot Ntuen
town in Essien Udim LGA of Akwa Ibom State on 07 September 1958. He
studied Law at the University of Ife, Ile-Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo
University, Ile-Ife), Osun State, Nigeria where he obtained his
Bachelor of Laws degree (with Honours) in 1981. He was called to
the Nigerian Bar in 1982. During his compulsory National Youth
Service Corp (NYSC) he had a stint with the Benue State House of
Assembly and thereafter served at George Uloko & Co in Makurdi
where he cut his teeth in advocacy practice. In 1983, he joined
Sani Mohammed Kuso & Co in Kaduna. His hard work and intellect
resulted in a rapid elevation to Head of Litigation, leading the
Firm in complex litigation matters including about 12 (twelve)
House of Assembly election petitions in Niger State sequel to the
1983 elections and also the representation of 3 (three) key persons
before the Awoniyi Commission of Inquiry in Niger State in 1984…
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PROFILE OF ARTHUR OBI OKAFOR, SAN, FCIArb
ARTHUR OBI OKAFOR, SAN, FCIArb
Chief Arthur Obi Okafor, SAN was born on the
18th day of July, 1965 into an Ibo speaking family from Abatete in
Idemili North Local Government Area in present day Anambra State of
Nigeria. He attended the Premier Primary School, now All Saints
Primary School, Onitsha, Anambra where he sat and obtained his
First School leaving Certificate in 1976, the Ogbaru Boys Secondary
School between 1976 and 1977 for his post primary education and
completed his secondary education at St. Joseph’s Secondary School,
Awka-Etiti in Anambra State where he obtained his West African
School Certificate in 1981. Read More
PROFILE OF PROF. ERNEST OJUKWU SAN
Professor Ernest Ojukwu SAN
Prof. Ernest Ernest Ojukwu SAN also known as
”The teacher’ was the Secretary of the NBA Aba Branch
(1992-1993), Chairman, NBA Aba Branch (1997-1999); Founder, Pioneer
Chairman, NBA Eastern Bar Forum (2004-2011), Member, Executive
Committee NBA Aba Branch. (1992- 2015) and Member, National
Executive Committee of the NBA. (1992-2014; 2016-present).
He has been into active legal practice over the years. From
1984-1985, he served his NYSC in the Legal Aid Yola. He was
Counsel, Law Firm of GNA Atulomah and Co, Aba from 1985- 1988.
Counsel, Law Firm of GNA Atulomah and Co, Aba. He was partner to
Ekenna Nwajei Nwauche & Ojukwu Aba from 1988- 1992; Partner,
Nwonye and Ojukwu, Aba from 1992-2001 –2014; presently partner,
OJUKWU FAOTU & YUSUF (OFY-Lawyers), Aba, and Abuja and was
appointed in 2014 as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
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PROFILE OF IKEAZOR AKARAIWE
Ikeazor Akaraiwe
Ikeazor Akaraiwe was born on the
29th of August, 1962 in Ibadan, Nigeria, he is from
Oshimili South local government area of Delta State. IKEAZOR
AKARAIWE is a Barrister & Solicitor, Notary Public, Fellow,
Chartered Institute of Mediators & Conciliators; Associate,
Chartered Institute of Arbitration (UK). He is a Principal Counsel
in Akaraiwe Associates (Lex Rehoboth Partners) established since
1994 with 30 (thirty) years’ experience since Call to Bar on
December 7, 1985. Read More
PROFILE OF MAZI AFAM OSIGWE, LLM, FCIArb
(UK)
Mazi Afam Osigwe
Mazi Afam Osigwe was born on the
25th of October 1972. He attended Dennis Memorial
Grammar School, Onitsha for his secondary education before
proceeding to the University of Nigeria Enugu Campus, to study law.
He bagged his Bachelor of Laws degree in 1997 and was called to the
Bar in September, 1999. He started legal practice with Chike
Chigbue and Co, Abuja Office in 1999 and left in 2002 to found his
firm, the LAW FORTE (Legal Practitioners, Corporate Consultants and
Notary Public) in 2002. Read More
As the NBA National Executive election approaches,
it is expected that many aspirants from the NBA will indicate
interest to run for key-offices. These personalities are sometimes known by a
few and other times by almost everyone in the profession. But
whether known by all or a few, it is of truism indeed that anyone
who presents himself for any position in the NBA must have a
reasonable record of experience as a legal practitioner. This is
because those that will cast votes will fall back not just on the
manifestos presented but the records in the archives to consider
who they are to vote.
Although there are other positions open for contest in the
oncoming elections, the office of the NBA president is surely one
that catches the attention of many in the legal profession. Some
big wigs have so far presented themselves for the oncoming contest,
but how many people know about their records? How much is so far
known about their experiences and strength? A good way of knowing
how productive a person is, is by looking at his or her resume. It
is therefore in the light of this that TheNigerialawyer wishes to
introduction to the general public a background check of the
aspirants to the NBA presidency for the oncoming election. So read
and know more about your aspirants.
BELOW ARE THE ASIPRANTS:
PROFILE OF PAUL USORO, SAN, FCIArb
PAUL USORO, SAN, FCIArb
Paul Usoro SAN, was born in Ukana Ikot Ntuen
town in Essien Udim LGA of Akwa Ibom State on 07 September 1958. He
studied Law at the University of Ife, Ile-Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo
University, Ile-Ife), Osun State, Nigeria where he obtained his
Bachelor of Laws degree (with Honours) in 1981. He was called to
the Nigerian Bar in 1982. During his compulsory National Youth
Service Corp (NYSC) he had a stint with the Benue State House of
Assembly and thereafter served at George Uloko & Co in Makurdi
where he cut his teeth in advocacy practice. In 1983, he joined
Sani Mohammed Kuso & Co in Kaduna. His hard work and intellect
resulted in a rapid elevation to Head of Litigation, leading the
Firm in complex litigation matters including about 12 (twelve)
House of Assembly election petitions in Niger State sequel to the
1983 elections and also the representation of 3 (three) key persons
before the Awoniyi Commission of Inquiry in Niger State in 1984…
Read More
PROFILE OF ARTHUR OBI OKAFOR, SAN, FCIArb
ARTHUR OBI OKAFOR, SAN, FCIArb
Chief Arthur Obi Okafor, SAN was born on the
18th day of July, 1965 into an Ibo speaking family from Abatete in
Idemili North Local Government Area in present day Anambra State of
Nigeria. He attended the Premier Primary School, now All Saints
Primary School, Onitsha, Anambra where he sat and obtained his
First School leaving Certificate in 1976, the Ogbaru Boys Secondary
School between 1976 and 1977 for his post primary education and
completed his secondary education at St. Joseph’s Secondary School,
Awka-Etiti in Anambra State where he obtained his West African
School Certificate in 1981. Read More
PROFILE OF PROF. ERNEST OJUKWU SAN
Professor Ernest Ojukwu SAN
Prof. Ernest Ernest Ojukwu SAN also known as
”The teacher’ was the Secretary of the NBA Aba Branch
(1992-1993), Chairman, NBA Aba Branch (1997-1999); Founder, Pioneer
Chairman, NBA Eastern Bar Forum (2004-2011), Member, Executive
Committee NBA Aba Branch. (1992- 2015) and Member, National
Executive Committee of the NBA. (1992-2014; 2016-present).
He has been into active legal practice over the years. From
1984-1985, he served his NYSC in the Legal Aid Yola. He was
Counsel, Law Firm of GNA Atulomah and Co, Aba from 1985- 1988.
Counsel, Law Firm of GNA Atulomah and Co, Aba. He was partner to
Ekenna Nwajei Nwauche & Ojukwu Aba from 1988- 1992; Partner,
Nwonye and Ojukwu, Aba from 1992-2001 –2014; presently partner,
OJUKWU FAOTU & YUSUF (OFY-Lawyers), Aba, and Abuja and was
appointed in 2014 as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
Read More
PROFILE OF IKEAZOR AKARAIWE
Ikeazor Akaraiwe
Ikeazor Akaraiwe was born on the
29th of August, 1962 in Ibadan, Nigeria, he is from
Oshimili South local government area of Delta State. IKEAZOR
AKARAIWE is a Barrister & Solicitor, Notary Public, Fellow,
Chartered Institute of Mediators & Conciliators; Associate,
Chartered Institute of Arbitration (UK). He is a Principal Counsel
in Akaraiwe Associates (Lex Rehoboth Partners) established since
1994 with 30 (thirty) years’ experience since Call to Bar on
December 7, 1985. Read More
PROFILE OF MAZI AFAM OSIGWE, LLM, FCIArb
(UK)
Mazi Afam Osigwe
Mazi Afam Osigwe was born on the
25th of October 1972. He attended Dennis Memorial
Grammar School, Onitsha for his secondary education before
proceeding to the University of Nigeria Enugu Campus, to study law.
He bagged his Bachelor of Laws degree in 1997 and was called to the
Bar in September, 1999. He started legal practice with Chike
Chigbue and Co, Abuja Office in 1999 and left in 2002 to found his
firm, the LAW FORTE (Legal Practitioners, Corporate Consultants and
Notary Public) in 2002. Read More
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