Okey Leo Ohagba has congratulated the leadership and members of the Nigerian Bar Association Yenagoa Branch on the occasion of its 2026 Annual Law Week, describing the theme “Securing the Future” as timely, profound, and reflective of the profession’s responsibility to protect the rule of law and democratic institutions in Nigeria.
In his goodwill message, the former National Officer of the Nigerian Bar Association commended the Clement Bibisa Kekemeke-led Executive Committee for convening a platform that promotes professional excellence, accountability, and meaningful dialogue within the legal community. He expressed optimism that the deliberations from the Law Week would produce practical outcomes capable of strengthening both the Bar and national development, while reaffirming his call for innovation as a tool for securing the future of the profession.
Read full statement below;
NBA YENAGOA BRANCH ANNUAL LAW WEEK, 2026
A NOTE OF FELICITATION
BY OKEY LEO OHAGBA – CANDIDATE FOR NBA GENERAL SECRETARY
I write to felicitate the *CLEMENT BIBISA KEKEMEKE-led Executive Committee,* the Law Week Planning Committee, and all members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yenagoa Branch on this momentous occasion of your 2026 Annual Law Week.
The theme, _“Securing the Future”_ is timely and profound, as it calls the Bar to rise beyond routine practice and actively safeguard the rule of law, democratic institutions, and national stability for generations to come.
I commend Branch leadership for convening thought leaders and creating platforms that deepen professional excellence, accountability, and justice delivery in Bayelsa State and beyond.
May our deliberations yield practical outcomes that truly secure the future for our Bar, profession, and country Nigeria.
TO SECURE THE FUTURE, LET’S INNOVATE NOW 👌🏻
With compliments,
Okey Leo Ohagba, Esq.
– Past National Officer, NBA
– Candidate for NBA General Secretary
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