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Just In: Afam Osigwe (SAN) sworn in as 32nd NBA President

"Certificates of return were presented to Osigwe and other national officers by the NBA Election Committee"

Samuel AkpanAugust 29, 20241 Mins read1k

Mr. Afam Osigwe (SAN) has been sworn in as the 32nd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for a two-year term.

On Thursday, the transition of leadership from the outgoing president, Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau (SAN), to Afam Osigwe took place virtually in Lagos.

The NBA Election Committee presented Osigwe and other national officers with certificates of return.

Persecondnews recalls that
In the 2024 NBA election, Osigwe, a former NBA General Secretary, emerged as president-elect.

Osigwe secured 20,435 votes, defeating his closest rival, Chairman of the NBA-Institute of Continuing Legal Education Governing Council, Tobenna Erojikwe, who garnered 10,998 votes, while former NBA Lagos Branch Chairman, Chukwuka Ikwuazom (SAN), got 9,018 votes.

In other positions, Sabastine Anyia emerged as the 1st Vice President with 12,114 votes, while his closest rival, Bartholomew Aguegbodo, garnered 6,864 votes.

Mrs. Bolatumi Animashaun won the 2nd Vice President position with 26,534 votes, defeating Pius Oiwoh, who scored 11,121 votes.

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