The President of the Nigerian Bar Affiliation (NBA), Yakubu Maikyau, on Friday, led a delegation on a condolence go to to the household of the late former Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
Mr Akeredolu, who was the governor of Ondo State and a former NBA president, died of prostate most cancers on 27 December 2023. PREMIUM TIMES reported how his stays arrived in Nigeria on Friday from Germany, the place he died.
Mr Maikyau, together with some officers of the NBA, together with the Normal Secretary, Adesina Adegbite, the third Vice President, Amanda Demechi-Asagba, the Welfare Secretary, Chinyere Obasi, paid a condolence go to to the Akeredolus at their residence in Ibadan, the Oyo State, on Friday.
Additionally a part of the NBA delegation had been the chairpersons of the Ibadan, Ikeja, Lagos, and Ikorodu branches of the affiliation.
Mr Maikyau, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria like Mr Akeredolu, signed a condolence register in the course of the go to.
The Nationwide Publicity Secretary of the NBA, Akorede Lawal, captured some highlights of the go to in an announcement shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Saturday.
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Mr Maikyau, paid tribute to the late Mr Akeredolu, noting that he was “some of the influential and brave presidents ever to guide the NBA.”
He prayed for solace and luxury for the bereaved household, colleagues, and pals of the departed chief.
“Governor Akeredolu’s legacy in advancing the reason for justice and human rights stays an inspiration for us all. His tireless dedication has left an indelible mark on the authorized fraternity.
“We stand united in paying homage to a exceptional chief whose dedication to the rule of regulation will probably be remembered as a cornerstone of his impactful tenure,” he stated.
The NBA delegation’s presence was obtained by Mr Akeredoy’s widow, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, and different members of the Akeredolu household.
In gratitude for the gesture, the household expressed appreciation to the NBA for the go to at such a troublesome time.
Governor Akeredolu’s tenure because the twenty fourth NBA president from 2008 to 2010, was marked by an unwavering advocacy for respect for the rule of regulation, efficient administration of justice, and the safety of human rights.
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As governor, Mr Akeredolu was famend for his fearless requires adherence to the rule of regulation, political honest play and dedication to safety, which contributed to the institution of the regional safety community, codenamed Amotekun, throughout South-west states.
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