The Aare Afe Babalola Bar Centre, High Court, Ado Ekiti was
filled to the brim with lawyers and well wishers hours before the
commencement of the event that had the Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi,
Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Funminiyi Afuye, Hon
Justice Agbomoh of the FHC in attendance among other dignitaries in
honour of Aare Afe Babalola at the 9th Aare Afe Babalola Public
Lecture a yearly event of the Branch.
The annual lecture was deliver by Prof Senator Banji Akintoye
who took participants on a voyage of exploration and history of the
African continent and the lopsided set up of the nations making up
the countries.
The event came to its peak when the Governor declared the event
open and he joined Aare Afe Babalola, SAN to launch the E-Lawyer
Scheme instituted in honour of the octogenarian. The Governor
eulogized the leadership of Ado Ekiti Branch of the NBA and
appreciated them for keying into the agenda of his government as it
relates to knowledge economy.
Presentations were made immediately to members of the Branch in
their categories. Prince Gbadebo Ibuoye a lawyer of over 30 years
post call received for the very senior members, Bade Gboyega, Esq
received for Lawyers of 10 years post call while Blessing Ajileye
and Akorede-Lawal Deborah received on behalf of middle age lawyer
and Corps Lawyers respectively.
The Chairman, Olakanmi Falade could joy contain his joy as he
said, ” if you ride a horse in my belly, you will not fall”.
Members of the Branch who later received their Tecno Droidpad 10
from the Executives after the programme appreciated the Executive
for delivering on the promise. Mr. Onifade who spoke on behalf of
others said it only takes selflessness for the leaders of the
Branch to be able to give out a Tablet that worths about Sixty
Thousand Naira to over hundred members who paid only ten thousand
Naira.
The Branch Secretary, Temidayo Akeredolu, Esq informed our
correspondent that the E-Lawyer Scheme is a campaign promise
fulfilled.
He stated further that in two previous year, the Branch gave out
two cars to two members but the current leadership decided to
ensure that more lawyers enjoy from goodies that comes with the Law
Week. He stated that the Branch will not relent in ensuring that
the welfare of members occupies the front burner.
The Law Week continues tomorrow 5th of July, 2019 with a Public
Lecture to be delivered by Aare Afe Babalola, SAN.