President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the foremost Bar
Leader and Chairman of the Council of Legal Education (CLE), Chief
Emeka Ngige (SAN) on his 60th birthday anniversary. Born on July
11, 1961, Ngige turns 60 years today.
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While a hybrid birthday ceremony is to be held today at 3 pm at
the Nigerian Law School, Lagos to mark the anniversary, the
highlight of the event is the launch of the “Nigerian Law School
Support Initiative,” a project specifically requested by Ngige to
revamp the decaying infrastructure at the Law School.
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A Thanksgiving Mass is scheduled for today at 11 am at St.
Dominic’s Catholic Church, Yaba, Lagos. Also, an Anniversary
Lecture on “The Nigerian Law School, infrastructure and the future
of law: Stakeholders as catalysts for development” will be
delivered by Prof. Gbolahan Elias SAN. The lecture will herald the
unveiling of the support initiative. While the Justice Chief
Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad is the Special
Guest of Honour, the Leader of the Nigerian Law School Class of
1985, Prince Lateef Fagbemi SAN is the Chairman of the
Occasion.
Former Chairman of the Body of Benchers, Chief George Uwechue
SAN is the Father of the Day while the Guests of Honour include the
Attorney-General & Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami;
Chairman of Air Peace Airlines, Mr. Allen Onyema, and Managing
Director/CEO of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe. The
Chief Host is Prof. Isa Hayatu Chiroma SAN, Director-General of the
Nigerian Law School.
In a statement by his Senior Special Adviser on Media and
Publicity, Garba Shehu, President Buhari said he is “rejoicing with
family and friends on the milestone” recorded by Ngige.
The statement adds: “The President notes, with commendation,
contributions of the legal luminary to the study and practice of
law in Nigeria, donating books and materials to Law Schools, and
serving on National Executive of NBA for more than 25 years, during
which he represented the association as a member of the Body of
Benchers.
“President Buhari affirms that Chief Ngige played a significant
role in ensuring fairness and justice for the state and citizens by
accepting to join the team of private legal professionals that
prosecuted cases at the Failed Banks Tribunal, and other
significant cases for the Federal Government, largely related to
recovery of public funds and property.
“As the lawyer, who holds the chieftaincy title of “Ikemba
N’Alor” turns 60, the President congratulates him for many
achievements that have attracted recognitions and awards for
diligence over many years of service.
“President Buhari joins family members of Chief Ngige, his
friends and all well-wishers in praying for longer life, good
health and strength to continue in good works.”
Others who have also felicitated with the leading litigator
include Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad; Ondo State Governor, Mr.
Rotimi Akeredolu SAN; Secretary to the Government of the
Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha; Attorney-General & Minister of
Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami; Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria
(BOSAN), Council of Legal Education and many Nigerian Law School
Alumni classes.
In his goodwill message, Justice Muhammad described Ngige as a
“legal icon and quintessential philanthropist,” adding that he is a
“man of honour and dignity” whose lifestyle “has been a formidable
fountain of inspiration to people from all walks of life.”
His words: “A life of scholarship. A life of commitment to the
development of his fatherland. A life of service to humanity. A
life of absolute submission to the dictates of the almighty God and
his conscience. Those are the exceptional attributes that aptly
epitomise the 60-year voyage of this legal icon and quintessential
philanthropist at whose instance we are all gathered here
today.”
Said Justice Muhammad: “My friend and learned colleague, Chief
Emeka Ngige, SAN, who is currently the Chairman of the Council of
Legal Education, is a man of honour and dignity. His lifestyle has
been a formidable fountain of inspiration to people from all walks
of life. He is a man who briskly deploys wisdom and unassailable
intellectual strength whenever he is confronted with herculean
challenges. Interestingly, to the best of my knowledge, he has
never faltered in any task assigned to him, especially in the
enviable position he currently holds in the Council of Legal
Education.
“The legal luminary whose 60th birthday we are celebrating today
has accomplished so much in life within the short time he has so
far spent. He has become a strong tower and a paragon of
intellectual prowess that the younger generation of lawyers from
Nigeria and beyond could conveniently draw inspiration and
strength.
“His profundity and dexterity are pointedly a vehement salute to
industry and excellence which ultimately culminated in the giant
strides he has recorded within and outside the shores of Nigeria.
To the expansive clan of his admirers, Chief Ngige, SAN is a dogged
promoter of equity and fairness; and evidently an outstanding
combatant in the campaign against injustice. He is a man that is
richly endowed with immense savvy and graciously blessed with
inimitable creative acumen which he generously engages in his daily
social intercourse. His intellectual accomplishments have
tremendously crystallized the legal profession by erecting virile
pillars of knowledge and confidence in the minds of both legal
practitioners and law students.”
On his part, Governor Akeredolu, a former President of the
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), said: “My great brother and learned
friend in the life of Mortals, commemoration of the day of first
contact with the Earthly plane comes once in a yearly calendar.
“As you celebrate your 60th Birthday today, I heartily wish you
a very happy birthday and prayers for scores of healthy, prosperous
and peaceful returns of the day. May you have all the joy your
heart can hold, all the smiles a day can bring, all the Blessings a
life can unfold.
“CONGRATULATIONS. All honour, glory and adoration belong to the
Lord for seeing you to this age. As we say in Yoruba, Asodunmodun,
àsosùmòsù, igba odun odun kan. More grace.”
In his congratulatory letter dated July 2, 2021, the Mr. Boss
Mustapha said: “This occasion indeed requires giving thanks and
adoration to the Most High for bestowing His favours and mercies
upon you.
“Your achievements and contributions over the years towards the
growth and development of the legal profession is far reaching. You
have used your role as the Chairman, Council of Legal Education to
effectively ensure that legal education receives the desired
attention needed in order to take the legal profession to its
desired destination. I strongly believe given your wealth of
experience, you will do more towards the growth, development and
progress of the legal profession and Nigeria at large.
“Additionally, I wish to attest to the fact you have contributed
much to humanity both publicly and privately over the years. This
is evidenced in the number of high profile cases you have handled
and won convincingly while maintaining humanity and integrity. You
are indeed a blessing not just to the legal profession but to the
nation. For these and much more, we are grateful to God for
witnessing this great day in good health.”
On his part, Malami said: “Your birthday calls for the
celebration of your life and the remarkable achievements you have
recorded over the years. As a thorough-bred legal practitioner with
a track record of professional excellence, your invaluable
contributions towards the progress of our noble profession over the
years have not gone unnoticed hence the various appointments both
in the legal profession and other bodies.
“Indeed, you have distinguished yourself as a renowned,
selfless, industrious and committed lawyer whose foray into the
legal profession has benefitted our dear nation tremendously.
“While wishing you continuous success in all your future
endeavours, it is my prayer that Almighty God will preserve you for
many more years and in good health so that the legal profession and
the nation in general will continue to benefit from your wealth of
experience.”
Aside from family members, associates and leading lawyers such
as Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN and , birthday messages were also
received from Nigerian Law School Class of 1985; Independent
National Electoral Commission (Imo State); Chairman of Air Peace
Airlines, Mr. Allen Onyema; University of Nigeria Law Class of
1984; Otu Oka Iwu (Law Society); National Association of Catholic
Lawyers (NACL), and Alor People’s Assembly among others.
To join the events virtually, please click on
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85702222460[1]
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the foremost Bar
Leader and Chairman of the Council of Legal Education (CLE), Chief
Emeka Ngige (SAN) on his 60th birthday anniversary. Born on July
11, 1961, Ngige turns 60 years today.
While a hybrid birthday ceremony is to be held today at 3 pm at
the Nigerian Law School, Lagos to mark the anniversary, the
highlight of the event is the launch of the “Nigerian Law School
Support Initiative,” a project specifically requested by Ngige to
revamp the decaying infrastructure at the Law School.
A Thanksgiving Mass is scheduled for today at 11 am at St.
Dominic’s Catholic Church, Yaba, Lagos. Also, an Anniversary
Lecture on “The Nigerian Law School, infrastructure and the future
of law: Stakeholders as catalysts for development” will be
delivered by Prof. Gbolahan Elias SAN. The lecture will herald the
unveiling of the support initiative. While the Justice Chief
Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad is the Special
Guest of Honour, the Leader of the Nigerian Law School Class of
1985, Prince Lateef Fagbemi SAN is the Chairman of the
Occasion.
Former Chairman of the Body of Benchers, Chief George Uwechue
SAN is the Father of the Day while the Guests of Honour include the
Attorney-General & Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami;
Chairman of Air Peace Airlines, Mr. Allen Onyema, and Managing
Director/CEO of Fidelity Bank Plc, Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe. The
Chief Host is Prof. Isa Hayatu Chiroma SAN, Director-General of the
Nigerian Law School.
In a statement by his Senior Special Adviser on Media and
Publicity, Garba Shehu, President Buhari said he is “rejoicing with
family and friends on the milestone” recorded by Ngige.
The statement adds: “The President notes, with commendation,
contributions of the legal luminary to the study and practice of
law in Nigeria, donating books and materials to Law Schools, and
serving on National Executive of NBA for more than 25 years, during
which he represented the association as a member of the Body of
Benchers.
“President Buhari affirms that Chief Ngige played a significant
role in ensuring fairness and justice for the state and citizens by
accepting to join the team of private legal professionals that
prosecuted cases at the Failed Banks Tribunal, and other
significant cases for the Federal Government, largely related to
recovery of public funds and property.
“As the lawyer, who holds the chieftaincy title of “Ikemba
N’Alor” turns 60, the President congratulates him for many
achievements that have attracted recognitions and awards for
diligence over many years of service.
“President Buhari joins family members of Chief Ngige, his
friends and all well-wishers in praying for longer life, good
health and strength to continue in good works.”
Others who have also felicitated with the leading litigator
include Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad; Ondo State Governor, Mr.
Rotimi Akeredolu SAN; Secretary to the Government of the
Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha; Attorney-General & Minister of
Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami; Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria
(BOSAN), Council of Legal Education and many Nigerian Law School
Alumni classes.
In his goodwill message, Justice Muhammad described Ngige as a
“legal icon and quintessential philanthropist,” adding that he is a
“man of honour and dignity” whose lifestyle “has been a formidable
fountain of inspiration to people from all walks of life.”
His words: “A life of scholarship. A life of commitment to the
development of his fatherland. A life of service to humanity. A
life of absolute submission to the dictates of the almighty God and
his conscience. Those are the exceptional attributes that aptly
epitomise the 60-year voyage of this legal icon and quintessential
philanthropist at whose instance we are all gathered here
today.”
Said Justice Muhammad: “My friend and learned colleague, Chief
Emeka Ngige, SAN, who is currently the Chairman of the Council of
Legal Education, is a man of honour and dignity. His lifestyle has
been a formidable fountain of inspiration to people from all walks
of life. He is a man who briskly deploys wisdom and unassailable
intellectual strength whenever he is confronted with herculean
challenges. Interestingly, to the best of my knowledge, he has
never faltered in any task assigned to him, especially in the
enviable position he currently holds in the Council of Legal
Education.
“The legal luminary whose 60th birthday we are celebrating today
has accomplished so much in life within the short time he has so
far spent. He has become a strong tower and a paragon of
intellectual prowess that the younger generation of lawyers from
Nigeria and beyond could conveniently draw inspiration and
strength.
“His profundity and dexterity are pointedly a vehement salute to
industry and excellence which ultimately culminated in the giant
strides he has recorded within and outside the shores of Nigeria.
To the expansive clan of his admirers, Chief Ngige, SAN is a dogged
promoter of equity and fairness; and evidently an outstanding
combatant in the campaign against injustice. He is a man that is
richly endowed with immense savvy and graciously blessed with
inimitable creative acumen which he generously engages in his daily
social intercourse. His intellectual accomplishments have
tremendously crystallized the legal profession by erecting virile
pillars of knowledge and confidence in the minds of both legal
practitioners and law students.”
On his part, Governor Akeredolu, a former President of the
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), said: “My great brother and learned
friend in the life of Mortals, commemoration of the day of first
contact with the Earthly plane comes once in a yearly calendar.
“As you celebrate your 60th Birthday today, I heartily wish you
a very happy birthday and prayers for scores of healthy, prosperous
and peaceful returns of the day. May you have all the joy your
heart can hold, all the smiles a day can bring, all the Blessings a
life can unfold.
“CONGRATULATIONS. All honour, glory and adoration belong to the
Lord for seeing you to this age. As we say in Yoruba, Asodunmodun,
àsosùmòsù, igba odun odun kan. More grace.”
In his congratulatory letter dated July 2, 2021, the Mr. Boss
Mustapha said: “This occasion indeed requires giving thanks and
adoration to the Most High for bestowing His favours and mercies
upon you.
“Your achievements and contributions over the years towards the
growth and development of the legal profession is far reaching. You
have used your role as the Chairman, Council of Legal Education to
effectively ensure that legal education receives the desired
attention needed in order to take the legal profession to its
desired destination. I strongly believe given your wealth of
experience, you will do more towards the growth, development and
progress of the legal profession and Nigeria at large.
“Additionally, I wish to attest to the fact you have contributed
much to humanity both publicly and privately over the years. This
is evidenced in the number of high profile cases you have handled
and won convincingly while maintaining humanity and integrity. You
are indeed a blessing not just to the legal profession but to the
nation. For these and much more, we are grateful to God for
witnessing this great day in good health.”
On his part, Malami said: “Your birthday calls for the
celebration of your life and the remarkable achievements you have
recorded over the years. As a thorough-bred legal practitioner with
a track record of professional excellence, your invaluable
contributions towards the progress of our noble profession over the
years have not gone unnoticed hence the various appointments both
in the legal profession and other bodies.
“Indeed, you have distinguished yourself as a renowned,
selfless, industrious and committed lawyer whose foray into the
legal profession has benefitted our dear nation tremendously.
“While wishing you continuous success in all your future
endeavours, it is my prayer that Almighty God will preserve you for
many more years and in good health so that the legal profession and
the nation in general will continue to benefit from your wealth of
experience.”
Aside from family members, associates and leading lawyers such
as Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN and , birthday messages were also
received from Nigerian Law School Class of 1985; Independent
National Electoral Commission (Imo State); Chairman of Air Peace
Airlines, Mr. Allen Onyema; University of Nigeria Law Class of
1984; Otu Oka Iwu (Law Society); National Association of Catholic
Lawyers (NACL), and Alor People’s Assembly among others.
To join the events virtually, please click on
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85702222460[1]