NBA Barnawa branch pledges support in tackling corruption, insecurity

The Nigerian Bar Association, Barnawa branch, Kaduna has called
on its members to collaborate with government to proffer solutions
to the key vices militating against the peaceful coexistence in the
Country.

The branch Chairman, Mr Napoleon Idenala, made the call at the
branch maiden opening ceremony of the 2018 Law Week on Monday in
Kaduna.

Idenala said this year’s theme, “curbing corruption and
insecurity in Nigeria: socio-economic, legal and political
perspectives’ is apt because it re-echoes one of the cardinal
responsibilities of government.

“For it is only by sharing in this responsibility with the
government, that the common man can have absolute confidence in the
rule of law and justice in our courts,’’ he said.

The Chairman said the theme was chosen to afford participants an
opportunity to consider, review and proffer solutions to the key
vices militating against the peaceful coexistence in the
country.

He therefore urged all participants to contribute to the fight
against corruption and elimination of insecurity in all
ramifications across the Country.

In his goodwill message, Joseph Dauda SAN, noted that ordinary
Nigerians were the greatest victims of corruption which hindered
economic growth and deprived them of essential services.

“The role of legal practitioners in the eradication of
corruption from our National psyche is crucial and critical,
therefore, lawyers should play a unique and sensitive role in all
agencies and institutions that are statutorily vested with the
fight against corruption,’’ he added.

Earlier in his address, the Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru
El-Rufai mentioned that government had partnered the Military
authorities to establish training and formation centres in forests
across the state to curb armed banditry and robbery.

“Curbing corruption and insecurity are two of the three major
crux of this administration and therefore, government at all levels
will always welcome these types of gatherings.

“This can be accepted by equally opening of doors to receive all
the suggestions and the outcome of all the brainstorming in shaping
our policies and strategies.

“Corruption and insecurity are two major setbacks to the
development of this country because no nation thrives economically
when these challenges have taken dominance.

“When there is corruption, the economic activities that are
supposed to ignite development will be minimal and the country’s
resources end up in the hands of a very few and consequently,
creating a huge number of unemployed populace involved in crimes
such as robbery, kidnapping, banditry.’’

El-Rufai who was represented by his Deputy, Bala Bantex, noted
that government would collaborate with the Bar Association to fight
corruption and insecurity in the State.

He urged them to support government with useful information that
would help secure the state.

The Barnawa branch of the NBA, inaugurated in November 2015 is
holding its maiden law week and dinner from April 13 to April 17,
in Kaduna.

The Nigerian Bar Association, Barnawa branch, Kaduna has called
on its members to collaborate with government to proffer solutions
to the key vices militating against the peaceful coexistence in the
Country.

The branch Chairman, Mr Napoleon Idenala, made the call at the
branch maiden opening ceremony of the 2018 Law Week on Monday in
Kaduna.

Idenala said this year’s theme, “curbing corruption and
insecurity in Nigeria: socio-economic, legal and political
perspectives’ is apt because it re-echoes one of the cardinal
responsibilities of government.

“For it is only by sharing in this responsibility with the
government, that the common man can have absolute confidence in the
rule of law and justice in our courts,’’ he said.

The Chairman said the theme was chosen to afford participants an
opportunity to consider, review and proffer solutions to the key
vices militating against the peaceful coexistence in the
country.

He therefore urged all participants to contribute to the fight
against corruption and elimination of insecurity in all
ramifications across the Country.

In his goodwill message, Joseph Dauda SAN, noted that ordinary
Nigerians were the greatest victims of corruption which hindered
economic growth and deprived them of essential services.

“The role of legal practitioners in the eradication of
corruption from our National psyche is crucial and critical,
therefore, lawyers should play a unique and sensitive role in all
agencies and institutions that are statutorily vested with the
fight against corruption,’’ he added.

Earlier in his address, the Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru
El-Rufai mentioned that government had partnered the Military
authorities to establish training and formation centres in forests
across the state to curb armed banditry and robbery.

“Curbing corruption and insecurity are two of the three major
crux of this administration and therefore, government at all levels
will always welcome these types of gatherings.

“This can be accepted by equally opening of doors to receive all
the suggestions and the outcome of all the brainstorming in shaping
our policies and strategies.

“Corruption and insecurity are two major setbacks to the
development of this country because no nation thrives economically
when these challenges have taken dominance.

“When there is corruption, the economic activities that are
supposed to ignite development will be minimal and the country’s
resources end up in the hands of a very few and consequently,
creating a huge number of unemployed populace involved in crimes
such as robbery, kidnapping, banditry.’’

El-Rufai who was represented by his Deputy, Bala Bantex, noted
that government would collaborate with the Bar Association to fight
corruption and insecurity in the State.

He urged them to support government with useful information that
would help secure the state.

The Barnawa branch of the NBA, inaugurated in November 2015 is
holding its maiden law week and dinner from April 13 to April 17,
in Kaduna.