He served as the Chairman, Body of Benchers from 1989 to 1990, during which he contributed immensely to the growth and development of the Body…. He has left an indelible mark, in the annals of history. He has written his name in gold and left so any legacies, as well as beautiful memories that will never be erased.
The Body of Benchers invites all young lawyers 0-7 years post call to a briefing session on the Mentoring Program of the Body of Benchers.
At no point did the Body of Benchers cause an investigation to be carried out against the Secretary of the National Judicial Council…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mallam Muhammad Musa Bello, has pledged his Administration’s commitment towards completion of the construction of an access road to the Body of Benchers Hall.
Following your call to the Bar today you are hereby admonished to borrow a leaf from this proponent of the ‘Black Table’ concept of the practice of the law – that is that, you are admonished to put heads together by way of forming partnerships, where possible in the communal practice of the law.
As you go out into the world to pursue this profession of your choice, it is extremely important for you to remember the one great lesson you learnt in the Law School, and that is, there is no royal road or shortcuts to success. It pays to work hard.
I urge you to be responsible and avoid actions inimical to the ethics of the profession.
BECOMING THE FIRST FEMALE CHAIRMAN OF THE BODY OF BENCHERS NIGERIA My membership of the Body of Benchers began as a Nominee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in 1981. I was appointed a Life Bencher in 1989 and unanimously elected Chairman of the Body in 1998 after one (1) year service as Vice Chairman. …
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ADDRESS DELIVERED BY O.C.J. OKOCHA, MFR, SAN, JP DSSRS, CHAIRMAN, BODY OF BENCHERS AT THE CALL TO BAR CEREMONY HELD AT THE EAGLE SQUARE, ABUJA – FEDERAL CAPITAL TERITORY OF NIGERIA, ON TUESDAY, 15TH SEPTEMBER, 2020 The vice chairman, Body of Benchers, Milord The Honourable Justice Olabode Rhodes-Vivour, CFR, JSC; Distinguished Past Chairmen of the …
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