The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, has extended warm Christmas wishes to colleagues, emphasizing the spirit of gratitude, love, and reflection that defines the season. In his heartfelt message, he highlighted the boundless blessings of God and the transformative power of love exemplified in the gift of Jesus Christ.
Mazi Osigwe encouraged members of the Bar to cherish the triumphs achieved together while learning from challenges faced during the year. He called on all to recommit themselves to the profession’s noble values—justice, empathy, and service to humanity—while fostering compassion, kindness, and generosity. Concluding, he wished everyone a joyous Christmas and expressed hope for a New Year filled with progress and renewed opportunities.
Read full statement below;
Dear Colleagues,
As we stand at the threshold of Christmas, I am filled with immense gratitude for the boundless love and blessings that God has showered upon us. The gift of Jesus Christ reminds us of the transformative power of love, compassion, and selflessness.
This special season invites us to pause, reflect, and reconnect with our loved ones, friends, and colleagues. Let us cherish the triumphs we’ve achieved together as a Bar, and humbly learn from the challenges that have tested our resolve.
As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, may His teachings inspire us to recommit ourselves to the noble values of our profession: justice, empathy, and service to humanity. May our hearts be filled with compassion, kindness, and generosity.
On behalf of the Nigerian Bar Association, I wish you and your families a joyous, peaceful, and love-filled Christmas. May the New Year usher in renewed hope, greater opportunities, and immense progress for us all.
Merry Christmas!
Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN
President, Nigerian Bar Association
