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By Joseph Ayinde
The Nigerian Bar Association will ensure that better laws are made to advance and facilitate common good in the society, the president, Mr Olumide Akpata has announced.
Olumide made the announcement via his twitter account as he gave the monthly report for November and December 2020.
The president of the NBA stated that “taking an active interest and participating in the law-making process is at the core of NBA’s duty to the society. This will not only ensure that our laws are current and fit for purpose, but will also ensure that better laws are made for the good and advancement of the society.”
According to Akpata, “his office has been engaging with the National Assembly that will see the NBA provide technical and specialist support to the legislature on key bills that are presented for enactment.”
Akpata also stated the commitment of the NBA to police reforms in Nigeria. He stated that “indeed, the NBA, under my watch, is now playing very active and diverse roles on the holistic reforms of the police in Nigeria.”
On stating the NBA’s position on national issues, he said that “his administration has remained committed and is consistently taking steps to ensure that the bar remains the conscience of the society and a clear voice on all national issues.”
He further stated that “During the period under review, we among other things, took a firm stand on, and intervened in the infamous killings in Oyibo community”
Akpata stated that the NBA also “intervened in the freezing of accounts and seizure of passports of some known EndSARS advocates”
He reiterated that at different times the NBA’s position that respect for the fundamental rights of citizens is non-negotiable and he called on service chiefs to live up to their responsibilities or resign.
He added that NBA will continue to render their voice in the call for good governance and accountability.
