In yet another significant development for the upcoming Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) presidential election, Dr. Adeoye Adefulu, the current Chairman of the NBA Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL) and a leading authority in energy law, has officially endorsed Tobenna Erojikwe for the position of NBA President.
Dr. Adefulu, the managing partner and head of the energy practice at Odujinrin & Adefulu, brings considerable weight to his endorsement, given his over two decades of experience and recognition in international legal directories such as Chambers and Partners (Global), IFLR 1000, and Legal 500.
In his endorsement, Dr. Adefulu highlighted his firsthand experience working with Erojikwe, stating, “I have had the pleasure of working with Tobenna for the past 4 years. Through that time, I have been struck by how deeply he has thought about the issues facing the Nigerian legal industry and the passion with which he has executed initiatives, including the ICLE.”
Dr. Adefulu particularly emphasised Erojikwe’s intellectual capacity and drive, noting, “As President of the NBA, Tobenna will bring his intellectual heft, passion, and bias for execution to bear on the big issues facing our legal industry in particular and Nigeria in general.”
The endorsement carries significant weight given Dr. Adefulu’s prominent position in the legal community. As the Chairman of the NBA-SBL and a key figure in energy law reforms, including his involvement with the Petroleum Industry Bill from 2009 to its passage in 2021, Dr. Adefulu’s support underscores Erojikwe’s appeal to leaders in specialised areas of law.
Dr. Adefulu concluded his endorsement with a strong statement of support: “It is therefore my pleasure to unreservedly endorse him for the office of the President of the Nigerian Bar Association.”
This endorsement from a respected figure in both the NBA and the energy sector adds to Erojikwe’s growing list of supporters. It highlights Erojikwe’s deep understanding of the challenges facing the Nigerian legal industry and his proven ability to implement effective solutions, qualities that Dr. Adefulu believes are crucial for the next NBA President.
As the NBA presidential election approaches, this endorsement is likely to resonate with members of the NBA-SBL and lawyers specialising in business and energy law, potentially influencing a significant portion of the voting membership.
