THE Principal Partner and Founder at J-K
Gadzama LL, Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN,
OFR, felicitates with the executives and
distinguished members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)Warri
Branch on the auspicious occasion specially convened in celebration
of the Golden Jubilee of Chief T. J. O. Okpoko, OON, SAN, Alaowei
B.C. Bozimo and Dr. Y.O. Esombi who have contributed immensely to
the Nigerian Bar Association and legal jurisprudence in
Nigeria.
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In a statement titled: “GOODWILL MESSAGE TO NIGERIAN BAR
ASSOCIATION (WARRI BRANCH) ON THE CELEBRATION OF THE GOLDEN JUBILEE
OF HER THREE ICONS ON 19TH JUNE, 2021” the
Learned Silk, “I must also commend you for the
thematic subject you have wisely coined as: “Persistent
Problems in Legal Practice in Nigeria”. I consider it
a topical issue and one which touches us all, as colleagues at the
Bar and the general public. Accordingly, it is an honour for me to
be part of this epoch-making event as Nigerian Bar
Association-Warri Branch, celebrates the Golden Jubilee of her
icons. I believe this celebration will elicit
aspirations towards making laudable landmarks in the Nigerian Bar,
legal profession and society at large.
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“An aphorism says, “Your life is your message to the world. Make
sure it’s inspiring”. This is not just a profoundly true statement,
but one which mounts on us a responsibility to live impactful lives
worthy of admiration and reference. In light of the aforesaid, we
have assembled to celebrate three great patriarchs who have lived
and are still living inspiring lives.
“Chief Okpoko, who obtained his Bachelor of Law Degree and
Masters of Law from University of London (1969), London School of
Economics and Political Science (1970) respectively is the
Principal Partner and Co-founder of Thompson Okpoko & Partners. He
has led a successful legal career in Dispute Resolution,
International Labour Law and Corporate Law Practice as a Senior
Advocate of Nigeria, Life Bencher, Fellow of the Chartered
Institute of Arbitrators, Nigeria and a member of the Chartered
Institute of Arbitrators (UK). He was the President, Nigerian Bar
Association (1998–2000). In 2008, he was conferred with the
National Honours of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON). He
later became the Chairman, Body of Benchers (2013-2015), Member of
Advisory Committee of Lagos Regional Centre for International and
Commercial Arbitration and is a Trustee of the Nigerian Bar
Association till date.
“He played an instrumental role in the revival of the Nigerian
Bar Association after many years of inactivity and contributed to
the advancement of its course nationwide.
“Alaowei Broderick Bozimo led a successful career as a lawyer,
seasoned administrator and a politician. Appointed as Minister of
Police Affairs by President Olusegun Obasanjo in July 2003, Bozimo
performed impressively well so much that when the Ministries of
Police Affairs and Internal Affairs were merged into the new
Ministry of Interior in January 2007, Bozimo continued as a
Minister of State in the new Ministry.
“Bozimo contributed immensely to the Nigerian Legal Profession
both at the Bar and the Bench –by extension.
“Dr. Y.O. Esombi is also known as a senior member of the Bar
whose legacy speaks volumes and has in various capacities, impacted
meaningfully to number of our colleagues including his children
that have passed through him. May his soul continue to rest in the
bosom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, having recently passed
on after this programme was conceived and published. Amen.
“I want to profusely appreciate you, Executive Committee and
Members of the Warri Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association for
accepting me as one of you. This is indeed a rare privilege.
“I earnestly wish you a fruitful commemoration during the
programme and hope the knowledge and resolutions acquired and
adopted would bolster Delta State and Nigeria in general.”
THE Principal Partner and Founder at J-K
Gadzama LL, Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN,
OFR, felicitates with the executives and
distinguished members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)Warri
Branch on the auspicious occasion specially convened in celebration
of the Golden Jubilee of Chief T. J. O. Okpoko, OON, SAN, Alaowei
B.C. Bozimo and Dr. Y.O. Esombi who have contributed immensely to
the Nigerian Bar Association and legal jurisprudence in
Nigeria.
In a statement titled: “GOODWILL MESSAGE TO NIGERIAN BAR
ASSOCIATION (WARRI BRANCH) ON THE CELEBRATION OF THE GOLDEN JUBILEE
OF HER THREE ICONS ON 19TH JUNE, 2021” the
Learned Silk, “I must also commend you for the
thematic subject you have wisely coined as: “Persistent
Problems in Legal Practice in Nigeria”. I consider it
a topical issue and one which touches us all, as colleagues at the
Bar and the general public. Accordingly, it is an honour for me to
be part of this epoch-making event as Nigerian Bar
Association-Warri Branch, celebrates the Golden Jubilee of her
icons. I believe this celebration will elicit
aspirations towards making laudable landmarks in the Nigerian Bar,
legal profession and society at large.
“An aphorism says, “Your life is your message to the world. Make
sure it’s inspiring”. This is not just a profoundly true statement,
but one which mounts on us a responsibility to live impactful lives
worthy of admiration and reference. In light of the aforesaid, we
have assembled to celebrate three great patriarchs who have lived
and are still living inspiring lives.
“Chief Okpoko, who obtained his Bachelor of Law Degree and
Masters of Law from University of London (1969), London School of
Economics and Political Science (1970) respectively is the
Principal Partner and Co-founder of Thompson Okpoko & Partners. He
has led a successful legal career in Dispute Resolution,
International Labour Law and Corporate Law Practice as a Senior
Advocate of Nigeria, Life Bencher, Fellow of the Chartered
Institute of Arbitrators, Nigeria and a member of the Chartered
Institute of Arbitrators (UK). He was the President, Nigerian Bar
Association (1998–2000). In 2008, he was conferred with the
National Honours of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON). He
later became the Chairman, Body of Benchers (2013-2015), Member of
Advisory Committee of Lagos Regional Centre for International and
Commercial Arbitration and is a Trustee of the Nigerian Bar
Association till date.
“He played an instrumental role in the revival of the Nigerian
Bar Association after many years of inactivity and contributed to
the advancement of its course nationwide.
“Alaowei Broderick Bozimo led a successful career as a lawyer,
seasoned administrator and a politician. Appointed as Minister of
Police Affairs by President Olusegun Obasanjo in July 2003, Bozimo
performed impressively well so much that when the Ministries of
Police Affairs and Internal Affairs were merged into the new
Ministry of Interior in January 2007, Bozimo continued as a
Minister of State in the new Ministry.
“Bozimo contributed immensely to the Nigerian Legal Profession
both at the Bar and the Bench –by extension.
“Dr. Y.O. Esombi is also known as a senior member of the Bar
whose legacy speaks volumes and has in various capacities, impacted
meaningfully to number of our colleagues including his children
that have passed through him. May his soul continue to rest in the
bosom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, having recently passed
on after this programme was conceived and published. Amen.
“I want to profusely appreciate you, Executive Committee and
Members of the Warri Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association for
accepting me as one of you. This is indeed a rare privilege.
“I earnestly wish you a fruitful commemoration during the
programme and hope the knowledge and resolutions acquired and
adopted would bolster Delta State and Nigeria in general.”