APPRECIATION AND MESSAGE OF UNITY FROM THE CHAIRMAN-ELECT
Dear Learned Seniors, Distinguished Colleagues, and Members of the NBA Gwagwalada Branch,
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to every member of our great Branch for the confidence reposed in me and my team during the just-concluded Branch elections.
I am deeply humbled by the overwhelming support, encouragement, and trust that have culminated in this mandate. On behalf of the newly elected Executive Committee, I thank all members who participated in the electoral process and contributed to its success.
Your commitment to democratic ideals has once again demonstrated the strength and maturity of our Branch.
I warmly congratulate all elected officers who have been entrusted with the responsibility of serving our members:
- Nurudeen D. Abdulsalam, Esq. – Chairman
- Irene Ominike, Esq. – Vice Chairman
- Eze F. Osinachi, Esq. – Secretary
- Maria O. Edet, Esq. – Assistant Secretary
- Sherifatu Usman, Esq. – Treasurer
- Yusuf J. Jibril, Esq. – Publicity Secretary
- Esther O. Akazue, Esq. – Social Secretary
- Chelsea E. Okafor, Esq. – Welfare Secretary
As we celebrate this victory, it is important to remember that the true winner is the NBA Gwagwalada Branch. The election season has come to an end, and with it, all divisions and contestations. The time has now come for healing, reconciliation, and collective progress.
I therefore extend a hand of fellowship to every member of our Branch, irrespective of affiliations or preferences during the elections.
We are one Bar, united by a common professional heritage and a shared commitment to excellence. The task ahead requires all of us working together with sincerity, mutual respect, and a common purpose.
Our administration is committed to building an inclusive, progressive, and responsive Branch that prioritizes the welfare of members, promotes professional development, strengthens mentorship for young lawyers, and advances initiatives that will enhance the stature of our Branch.
We shall also pursue the completion of our Bar House and other projects that will leave a lasting legacy for future generations.
I respectfully invite our learned seniors, elders of the Bar, colleagues, and young lawyers to join hands with us as we embark on this journey of service. Together, we can build a stronger, more united, and more impactful NBA Gwagwalada Branch.
Thank you once again for your support, prayers, and goodwill. I look forward to serving with humility, dedication, and accountability.
May God bless you all, and may God bless the NBA Gwagwalada Branch.
Nurudeen D. Abdulsalam, Esq. Chairman-Elect NBA Gwagwalada Branch
