As the ball for the balloting keeps on rolling, many
faces behind the scene of interest are unveiling the beauty on
their very visage.
Some days back, it was the aspirants of the NBA presidential
election; now, it is aspirants for the office of General Secretary
of the Bar.
So far, five names have been listed on the sheet of those that
wish to mount the seat in the Secretariat of the largest
Association of legal practitioners in Africa, THE NBA.
Musa Alhaji Ya’u also known as A.Y Musa is
projecting himself with a golden wealth of experience as a Bench
and Bar man. To him, action speaks louder than voice.
Mas’ ud Mobolaji Alabalewe an icon of
excellence is ready to inject his skills for the betterment of the
bar, being one who has held sensitive position synonymous with the
Secretariat.
And of course, Rafiu Oyeyemi Balogun also known
as Double Chief. He believes that wisdom is not only western, it is
traditional. He sees a bar which is needful of an hybrid of western
and traditional administrative experience. The legal adviser of
legal practitioners in the country is ready to give prove to the
Bar, that his awards are not metal of mere decoration.
The Award winning Bar man, Mobolaji Ojabara
believes that his achievements is enough to advertise himself to
the Bar as one worthy to set the Secretariat on fire.
Jonathan Gunu Taidi, the born Secretary with a
degree in Secretariat studies and notable record of humanitarian
services is presenting himself for the Secretariat task. He
believes that he is not only qualified for the job, he is good for
it.
BELOW ARE THE ASIPRANTS:
Profile Of Musa Alhaji Ya’u
Musa Alhaji Ya’u
Musa Alhaji Ya’u also known as
A.Y. Musa was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1992. Upon completion
of NYSC programme in 1993, Musa joined the law firm of Idris
Ibrahim & Co. Zaria until 1997 when he established AY Musa
& Co. A member of the Zaria branch of the NBA, he has been an
active member of Arewa Lawyers Forum from inception till
date.
Musa has held positions of
responsibility in the branch as one with leadership experience.
He was two times Secretary, a Vice Chairman and two times
Chairman. He is currently a NEC Rep for the 3rd term…
Read More
Profile Of Mas’ud Mobolaji Alabalewe
Mas’ud Mobolaji Alabalewe
The name Mas’ud Mobolaji
Alabalewe has always been attributed to Intelligence due to the
achievement of Mr. Alabalewe. Mr. Alabalewe was born on the
30TH May 1969 in Ilorin, Kwara State.
He started his academic
journey when he attended the Ansar-ul Islam Primary School, Ilorin
from 1976- 1981, and Government Secondary School Ilorin 1981-1986.
He also attended the School of Basic Studies in the then Kwara
State College of Technology, (now Kwara State Polytechnic) from
1986- 1988 and bagged IJMB after which he attended the University of Maiduguri from
1988-1992 and subsequently proceeded to Nigerian Law School and was
called to the Nigerian Bar in 1993.
Mas’ud served the nation in
Kaduna, Kaduna State in 1994, where he worked with Gbenga
Atoki & Co and was retained upon completion of his service. He
later started his own firm Mas’ud Alabalewe & Co in
1998…Read More
Profile Of Chief Rafiu Oyeyemi Balogun
Chief Rafiu Oyeyemi Balogun
Double Chief Rafiu Oyeyemi
Balogun is a reputable legal practitioner who has participated in
many land mark cases and contributed his quota to the development
of Legal Jurisprudence in Nigeria. A celebrated social commentator
and a vibrant human rights activist, Chief Rafiu Balogun has
doggedly fought against oppression, injustice and inequality in the
society. Trailed by dazzling academic credentials, enviable career
progression and a track record of achievements, he is the current
National Legal Adviser of the Nigerian Bar Association. Chief R.O.
Balogun is an Associate of the revered Institute.
Chief Rafiu Oyeyemi Balogun was
born over four decades ago. R.O. Balogun Esq popularly known as
(BALOO) started his educational career from the then Local School
Management Board (L.S.M.B.) Igosun in 1976 where he obtained his
First School Leaving Certificate in 1982. He attended Igosun High
School Igosun and thereafter he proceeded to Government Secondary
School Ipee where he obtained his West African Examinations
Certificate in 1987/1988 Academic Session… Read More
Profile Of Dr. Mobolaji Ojibara
Dr. Mobolaji Ojibara
Mobolaji Ojibara profile is one
that tells a story of hard work diligence and a display of a legal
mind and that of science put together. A native of Ilorin, Kwara
State, North Central Nigeria, Mobolaji Ojibara was born in Lagos on
the 1st of December 1973. He commenced his basic
education at Ansar – ud – deen Primary School, Ebute Metta in Lagos
and had his West African Examinations Certificate from College of
Arabic and Islamic Studies, Ilorin, graduating as the Overall Best
Student, in addition to winning several prizes for excellence, in
1991.
He had his Bachelor of Laws
Degree [LL.B] from Bayero University Kano in 1998 before crossing
to the Nigerian Law School for his B.L in 1999. After which he was
called to the Nigerian Bar in year 2000. Ojibara later
obtained his Masters Degree [LL.M] in Law from Obafemi Awolowo
University, Ile Ife in 2010, after which he proceeded to the
University of Ilorin where he successfully defended his Ph.D in Law
[with a bias in International Commercial Arbitration] on the
30th of August 2017.He is a Notary Public and a
Fellow of the Institute of Human and Natural Resources…
Read More
Profile Of Jonathan Gunu Taidi
Jonathan Gunu Taidi
Jonathan Gunu Taidi, is a name
to be mentioned when it comes to professionalism in Secretariat
administration. Mr. Taidi was born on 22nd June, 1969 at Kakpi,
Baro District of Agaie Local Government Area of Niger State, North
Central Nigeria. He began his formal education at Duma Primary
School in Lapai LGA before proceeding to the famous Government
College Bida.
In 1985, having obtained his
WASC, he enrolled at the College of Administrative and Business
Studies Bida, graduating with a Diploma in Secretarial Studies in
1987. He began work that year with the Federal University of
Technology, Minna, until 1992 when he was admitted to study law at
the University of Jos, Plateau State. He graduated in 1999 and
thereafter proceeded to the Nigerian Law School and was called to
the Bar on 23rd January, 2001… Read More
As the ball for the balloting keeps on rolling, many
faces behind the scene of interest are unveiling the beauty on
their very visage.
Some days back, it was the aspirants of the NBA presidential
election; now, it is aspirants for the office of General Secretary
of the Bar.
So far, five names have been listed on the sheet of those that
wish to mount the seat in the Secretariat of the largest
Association of legal practitioners in Africa, THE NBA.
Musa Alhaji Ya’u also known as A.Y Musa is
projecting himself with a golden wealth of experience as a Bench
and Bar man. To him, action speaks louder than voice.
Mas’ ud Mobolaji Alabalewe an icon of
excellence is ready to inject his skills for the betterment of the
bar, being one who has held sensitive position synonymous with the
Secretariat.
And of course, Rafiu Oyeyemi Balogun also known
as Double Chief. He believes that wisdom is not only western, it is
traditional. He sees a bar which is needful of an hybrid of western
and traditional administrative experience. The legal adviser of
legal practitioners in the country is ready to give prove to the
Bar, that his awards are not metal of mere decoration.
The Award winning Bar man, Mobolaji Ojabara
believes that his achievements is enough to advertise himself to
the Bar as one worthy to set the Secretariat on fire.
Jonathan Gunu Taidi, the born Secretary with a
degree in Secretariat studies and notable record of humanitarian
services is presenting himself for the Secretariat task. He
believes that he is not only qualified for the job, he is good for
it.
BELOW ARE THE ASIPRANTS:
Profile Of Musa Alhaji Ya’u
Musa Alhaji Ya’u
Musa Alhaji Ya’u also known as
A.Y. Musa was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1992. Upon completion
of NYSC programme in 1993, Musa joined the law firm of Idris
Ibrahim & Co. Zaria until 1997 when he established AY Musa
& Co. A member of the Zaria branch of the NBA, he has been an
active member of Arewa Lawyers Forum from inception till
date.
Musa has held positions of
responsibility in the branch as one with leadership experience.
He was two times Secretary, a Vice Chairman and two times
Chairman. He is currently a NEC Rep for the 3rd term…
Read More
Profile Of Mas’ud Mobolaji Alabalewe
Mas’ud Mobolaji Alabalewe
The name Mas’ud Mobolaji
Alabalewe has always been attributed to Intelligence due to the
achievement of Mr. Alabalewe. Mr. Alabalewe was born on the
30TH May 1969 in Ilorin, Kwara State.
He started his academic
journey when he attended the Ansar-ul Islam Primary School, Ilorin
from 1976- 1981, and Government Secondary School Ilorin 1981-1986.
He also attended the School of Basic Studies in the then Kwara
State College of Technology, (now Kwara State Polytechnic) from
1986- 1988 and bagged IJMB after which he attended the University of Maiduguri from
1988-1992 and subsequently proceeded to Nigerian Law School and was
called to the Nigerian Bar in 1993.
Mas’ud served the nation in
Kaduna, Kaduna State in 1994, where he worked with Gbenga
Atoki & Co and was retained upon completion of his service. He
later started his own firm Mas’ud Alabalewe & Co in
1998…Read More
Profile Of Chief Rafiu Oyeyemi Balogun
Chief Rafiu Oyeyemi Balogun
Double Chief Rafiu Oyeyemi
Balogun is a reputable legal practitioner who has participated in
many land mark cases and contributed his quota to the development
of Legal Jurisprudence in Nigeria. A celebrated social commentator
and a vibrant human rights activist, Chief Rafiu Balogun has
doggedly fought against oppression, injustice and inequality in the
society. Trailed by dazzling academic credentials, enviable career
progression and a track record of achievements, he is the current
National Legal Adviser of the Nigerian Bar Association. Chief R.O.
Balogun is an Associate of the revered Institute.
Chief Rafiu Oyeyemi Balogun was
born over four decades ago. R.O. Balogun Esq popularly known as
(BALOO) started his educational career from the then Local School
Management Board (L.S.M.B.) Igosun in 1976 where he obtained his
First School Leaving Certificate in 1982. He attended Igosun High
School Igosun and thereafter he proceeded to Government Secondary
School Ipee where he obtained his West African Examinations
Certificate in 1987/1988 Academic Session… Read More
Profile Of Dr. Mobolaji Ojibara
Dr. Mobolaji Ojibara
Mobolaji Ojibara profile is one
that tells a story of hard work diligence and a display of a legal
mind and that of science put together. A native of Ilorin, Kwara
State, North Central Nigeria, Mobolaji Ojibara was born in Lagos on
the 1st of December 1973. He commenced his basic
education at Ansar – ud – deen Primary School, Ebute Metta in Lagos
and had his West African Examinations Certificate from College of
Arabic and Islamic Studies, Ilorin, graduating as the Overall Best
Student, in addition to winning several prizes for excellence, in
1991.
He had his Bachelor of Laws
Degree [LL.B] from Bayero University Kano in 1998 before crossing
to the Nigerian Law School for his B.L in 1999. After which he was
called to the Nigerian Bar in year 2000. Ojibara later
obtained his Masters Degree [LL.M] in Law from Obafemi Awolowo
University, Ile Ife in 2010, after which he proceeded to the
University of Ilorin where he successfully defended his Ph.D in Law
[with a bias in International Commercial Arbitration] on the
30th of August 2017.He is a Notary Public and a
Fellow of the Institute of Human and Natural Resources…
Read More
Profile Of Jonathan Gunu Taidi
Jonathan Gunu Taidi
Jonathan Gunu Taidi, is a name
to be mentioned when it comes to professionalism in Secretariat
administration. Mr. Taidi was born on 22nd June, 1969 at Kakpi,
Baro District of Agaie Local Government Area of Niger State, North
Central Nigeria. He began his formal education at Duma Primary
School in Lapai LGA before proceeding to the famous Government
College Bida.
In 1985, having obtained his
WASC, he enrolled at the College of Administrative and Business
Studies Bida, graduating with a Diploma in Secretarial Studies in
1987. He began work that year with the Federal University of
Technology, Minna, until 1992 when he was admitted to study law at
the University of Jos, Plateau State. He graduated in 1999 and
thereafter proceeded to the Nigerian Law School and was called to
the Bar on 23rd January, 2001… Read More
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