The annual seminar of the Young Lawyers Forum of the NBA Benin
Branch held on 13 December 2019 amidst much conviviality. It was an
eye opening event attended by a host of important dignitaries.
Distinguished members of the bar and bench as well as other
distinguished guests attended the seminar including Templars’
Partner and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Omoaka who was
also the keynote speaker at the Seminar.
Other panelists at the event included Dr Gabriel Arishe, Mrs
Foy-Yamah, Mrs Eghe-Abe, Mr Abraham Oviawe, Mr President
Aigbokhan
The Forum also seized the opportunity to present an award of
excellence to Mr Akpata, in recognition of his stewardship and
long-standing contributions to the Branch and his commitment to the
development of young lawyers. The award was received on Mr Akpata’s
behalf by Mr Omoaka, SAN, a partner in Templars, a leading
commercial law firm in the country where Mr. Akpata is also a
Senior Partner.
Speaking on the rationale for the award given to Mr Akpata, the
chairman of the YLF Benin Branch, Mr Jude Ogbeide extolled Mr
Akpata as a silent achiever and a mentor who has over time
contributed immensely to the growth of Young lawyers in the Benin
Bar by various acts which he has carried out. Mr Ogbeide said that
the award bestowed on Mr Akpata was long overdue and that Mr Akpata
espoused the finest traditions of the Bar that every young Lawyer
should aspire to.
Mr Omoaka, SAN who received the award on behalf of Mr Akpata
sent felicitations to the YLF Benin on behalf of Mr Akpata and
assured of Mr Akpata’s unflinching and unwavering commitment in the
face of numerous challenges to the development of Young lawyers in
Nigeria.
The seminar then climaxed with an end of year party.