NBA Zonal Workshop on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism Legal Sector Risk Assessment

NBA Zonal Workshop on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism Legal Sector Risk Assessment

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) conducted its Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism Legal Sector Risk Assessment Zonal Workshop at Sweet Spirit Hotels and Suites, Port Harcourt, Rivers State on the 30th day of October, 2024.

The Co-Chairman of NBA-AML Committee, Prof. Ernest Ojukwu outlined the objectives of the workshop. The President of the Nigerian Bar Association Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN was represented by the General Secretary of NBA, 

The zonal workshop gathered over 30 legal practitioners from different ministries and entities, as well as representatives from the private sector and civil societies.

Popular posts from this blog

Hon. Justice Ntong Ntong And 21 Others Elevated To Court Of Appeal

Hon. Justice Ntong Ntong And 21 Others Elevated To Court Of Appeal Honourable Justice Ntong Festus Nna Ntong of Akwa Ibom State Judiciary has been elevated to the Court of Appeal by the National Judicial Council (NJC). The Council’s Director of Information, Soji Oye disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Oye said the recommendations were made by the NJC’s Interview Committee on Appointment of Judicial Officers of all Superior Courts of Record in Nigeria. He stated that the committee presented the recommendations during the NJC’s 105th plenary meeting held between May 15 and 16, 2024. Oye revealed that all recommended candidates are expected to be sworn in after the approval of the NJC recommendations to the President and their respective State Governors.
Read more

The Task Before The New Nba Exco To Be Led By Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe SAN

The Task Before The New NBA Exco To Be Led By Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe SAN. By: Jibrin Samuel Okutepa, SAN This year, the 2024 elections to the various offices at the National level of NBA were concluded by 11: 59 PM yesterday, the 20th July 2024. The elections, in my view, were free and fair and did not suffer the kind of hitches and glitches we suffered in 2020 when some lawyers had difficulties casting their votes for candidates of their choices. Those stories are still fresh in our memories of how cloned email addresses were used to the disadvantages of lawyers. That is history now. This year elections were well planned and organised, and I must say again that NBA did well this time.  From the results, Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe SAN has been elected and declared the President of NBA for 2024-2026. Congratulations to Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe and his EXCO members. In August 2024, the baton of leadership will be handed over to this brand new EXCO. The tasks ahead are daunting and challengi
Read more

Akwa Ibom State Chief Judge Inaugurates Members Of ACJL Monitoring Committee

Image
Akwa Ibom State Chief Judge Inaugurates Members Of ACJL Monitoring Committee The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Honourable Justice Ekaete F. Obot has inaugurated the Honourable Attorney Genera/Commissioner of Justice of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Uko Essien Udom, SAN, the Director of Public Prosecution, Joseph Umoren Esq., the Chairman of NBA Uyo Branch, Augustine Enefiok Udoh Esq., Commissioner of Police, Mr. Durosinmi, Comptroller of Prisons, FIDA Chairperson, Mrs. Iquo Abia, Coordinator, Legal Aid Council, Mr. Sampson Adulah Esq., Secretary, Human Rights Commission and Mrs. Comfort Udoh Esq. as members of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) Monitoring Committee of Akwa Ibom State on Wednesday, 18th October, 2023 at the Judiciary Headquarters, Wellington Bassey Way, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The committee which was charged with the mandate to ensure the smooth running and implementation of the Adminstration of Criminal Justice System had it's inaugural meeting on
Read more