Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Ikorodu Branch Chairman Mr Levi
Adikwaone has explained why other branches of the association in
Lagos State did not join the Ikeja Branch-led protest against the
Land Use Charge (LUC).
Adikwaone said the Lagos, Ikorodu, Badagry and Epe branches
opted for dialogue with the government.
He spoke at a briefing to announce the Law Week of the NBA
Ikorodu branch.
Adikwaone said the branches were opposed to the new tax regime
introduced by the state.
According to him, while NBA Ikeja chose to stage a walk to
protest the new tax regime, other branches, because they are
autonomous of each other, decided to tread the path of
dialogue.
Adikwaone explained that on the day of the protest, chairmen of
NBA branches met with the Attorney-General in the evening, with
some senior lawyers including Femi Falana (SAN), Dele Adesina (SAN)
and Olaleke Yussuf (SAN) among others and they all condemned the
circumstances that brought the LUC and applauded the right of Ikeja
NBA to protest.
He said they agreed on the need to suspend the implementation of
the LUC and suggested palliatives to cushion the effect of the
harsh environment.
The state government was also advised to key into recovery of
looted funds in the state.
Meanwhile, the yearly Chief Babatunde Olusola Benson (SAN)
lecture will hold today at the Ikorodu Town hall as part of the
legal education programme of the Bar and activities scheduled for
the Law Week of the NBA Ikorodu.
According to Adikwaone, a Professor of Economics and lecturer at
the Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOD), Ago Iwoye, Ogun State,
Sheriffdeen Adewale Tella will deliver the main lecture while
discussants will include Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Redbricks
Homes Limited and Amen Estate Ibeju-Lekki, Mr Babatunde
Gbadamasi
He said this year’s theme: “Law and economic development: Moving
Nigeria from recession to prosperity” was chosen because in spite
of claims of the federal government that the country was out of
recession, experiences have, however, revealed a contradiction in
the matter.
The grand finale of the one-week programme is the Annual Bar
Dinner scheduled to hold on Thursday at Ikorodu Muscical Village,
Ikorodu.
Despite the challenges, Adakwaone said the association made
impact and improvements on the welfare of its members.
He added that its pro bono and Human Rights Committee led by the
Vice Chairman of the branch, Prince Adetayo Ladega, also prosecuted
to conviction, three fake lawyers that were caught plying their
trade, while the trial of two others is ongoing.
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Ikorodu Branch Chairman Mr Levi
Adikwaone has explained why other branches of the association in
Lagos State did not join the Ikeja Branch-led protest against the
Land Use Charge (LUC).
Adikwaone said the Lagos, Ikorodu, Badagry and Epe branches
opted for dialogue with the government.
He spoke at a briefing to announce the Law Week of the NBA
Ikorodu branch.
Adikwaone said the branches were opposed to the new tax regime
introduced by the state.
According to him, while NBA Ikeja chose to stage a walk to
protest the new tax regime, other branches, because they are
autonomous of each other, decided to tread the path of
dialogue.
Adikwaone explained that on the day of the protest, chairmen of
NBA branches met with the Attorney-General in the evening, with
some senior lawyers including Femi Falana (SAN), Dele Adesina (SAN)
and Olaleke Yussuf (SAN) among others and they all condemned the
circumstances that brought the LUC and applauded the right of Ikeja
NBA to protest.
He said they agreed on the need to suspend the implementation of
the LUC and suggested palliatives to cushion the effect of the
harsh environment.
The state government was also advised to key into recovery of
looted funds in the state.
Meanwhile, the yearly Chief Babatunde Olusola Benson (SAN)
lecture will hold today at the Ikorodu Town hall as part of the
legal education programme of the Bar and activities scheduled for
the Law Week of the NBA Ikorodu.
According to Adikwaone, a Professor of Economics and lecturer at
the Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOD), Ago Iwoye, Ogun State,
Sheriffdeen Adewale Tella will deliver the main lecture while
discussants will include Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Redbricks
Homes Limited and Amen Estate Ibeju-Lekki, Mr Babatunde
Gbadamasi
He said this year’s theme: “Law and economic development: Moving
Nigeria from recession to prosperity” was chosen because in spite
of claims of the federal government that the country was out of
recession, experiences have, however, revealed a contradiction in
the matter.
The grand finale of the one-week programme is the Annual Bar
Dinner scheduled to hold on Thursday at Ikorodu Muscical Village,
Ikorodu.
Despite the challenges, Adakwaone said the association made
impact and improvements on the welfare of its members.
He added that its pro bono and Human Rights Committee led by the
Vice Chairman of the branch, Prince Adetayo Ladega, also prosecuted
to conviction, three fake lawyers that were caught plying their
trade, while the trial of two others is ongoing.