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.
At no point did the Body of Benchers cause an investigation to be carried out against the Secretary of the National Judicial Council…
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.
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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