NBA President Releases Report On Presidential Panel On Sars Reforms, Calls On Members For Suggestions/Comment

President of the Nigerian Bar Association, (NBA) is calling on
notable suggestions and comments from members of the bar to help
with the reforms of the Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigerian Police
Force.

This call is coming after several reports were forwarded by the
NBA representatives at the Panel of reforms, Ms. Iyabode
Ogunseye.

The panel had been set up after several complaints were received
with respect to human rights violations by the squad.

Below reads the statement …

1. On 19 October 2018, I nominated Ms. Iyabode Ogunseye, a
senior member of the Bar and a past chairperson of International
Federation of Women Lawyers (“FIDA”), Abuja Chapter, to represent
the Nigerian Bar Association (“NBA” or “Association”) and serve as
a co-opted member on the Presidential Panel to investigate alleged
complaints of human rights violations and to make recommendations
on reforms of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police
Force (“SARS Reforms Presidential Panel” or “SARS Reforms
Panel”).

2. As expected, Ms. Ogunseye, soon after her nomination, threw
herself into the assignment with customary diligence, focus and
gusto. Not uncharacteristically, she has been sending us reports of
the SARS Reforms Panel’s sittings and activities. So far, we have
received 3 (three) of such detailed Reports from her which we are
now publishing with this Statement for the information and records
of our members. More of these Reports would be published as we
receive them from Ms. Ogunseye.

3. Meanwhile, our members who may have suggestions, comments or
information for Ms. Ogunseye that would assist her in representing
us at the SARS Reforms Panel should please send such information,
comments or suggestions by e-mail to
otimeyin.edah@nigerianbar.org.ng and copied to
victor.ekim@nigerianbar.org.ng. Hard copies of such information,
comments or suggestions may also be addressed to me, as the
President of the NBA, and delivered at the NBA National
Secretariat, Abuja for the attention of Ms. Iyabode Ogunseye.

4. Finally, on behalf of the NBA, we thank Iyabode for her
dedication and commitment not just in this assignment but to the
NBA generally. We commend her attitude and verve to all our
colleagues. We extend Seasons’ Greetings to all our members in this
Season of Goodwill and wish you all a Merry and joyous Christmas
and a most prosperous 2019.

Paul Usoro, SAN
President

The reports are captured in PDF FORMAT
below…

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