WELCOME ADDRESS BY V.C. ODO ESQ., CHAIRMAN NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION ENUGU BRANCH TO NEC MEMBERS AT NEC MEETING HOLDING IN NIKE LAKE RESORT HOTEL, ENUGU ON THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2024.
Protocol,
My joy and excitement overflow on this occasion that is witnessing the hosting of NEC meeting in Enugu for the first time since 2009.
The Executive and members of NBA, Enugu branch and our sister branches of Ezeagu, Nsukka, Obollo Afor and Oji River are indebted in gratitude to the National President and members of the National Executive Committee for bringing the first NEC meeting of the Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe SAN led Administration to Enugu.
The Sovereign Lord who provided the travelling mercies and the grace that made everything possible is praised, adored and gloried.
Our exceptional governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah deserves all the applause that is possible from appreciative members of the Bar in Enugu State.
I am confident that I speak the mind of all our members in the State.
That he is a lawyer does not say it all. He has the vision, the will, the passion and quiet relentlessness to do all that is necessary to make our adorable NEC members comfortable in Enugu. No less deserving of our sincere appreciation is the Attorney General of the state, the young and industrious Dr. Kingsley Tochi Udeh Jr. We thank you Sir for having your feet on the trotle all the way since the idea of hosting this meeting by Enugu was muted.
The amiable Chairman of the LOC,Ikeazor Ajovi Akaraiwe, SAN, former Chairman of our branch and former 1st National Vice President of our Association, the NBA has worked tirelessly along with the LOC Secretary, Uche Mbaeke, Fidelis Mbadugha SAN, Chairman of Fund-raising subcommittee, Anene Ojinta indefatigable Chairman of Accommodation subcommittee and former Chairman of NBA, Enugu branch, and the distinguished members of the LOC to guarantee a successful NEC meeting. We also thank all our facilitators and sponsors for the various events and aspects of this hosting.From Barr. Nnayelugo, Chidi Aroh, the immediate past Commissioner for Lands in Enugu State, Iyom J. A. Offiah, SAN, Ikechukwu Onuoma, SAN both of Obra Legal all of NBA, Enugu branch, Chuma Oguejiofor of Oji River branch to Emeka Ozoani of Ikeja branch and Emeka Obegolu, former National Secretary, NBA of the Unity Bar, Abuja. 
Not to forget the Law firm of Akinboro & Co. which brought to reality our dream of bringing back the cherished tradition of NEC meeting bags as souvenir, we thank all and pray the Almighty God to reward each and everyone of you immeasurably.
My dear learned seniors and colleagues, our desire which you will be the best witnesses of is to make you feel at home, relaxed and comfortable to enjoy one of the best ever NEC meetings in the history of our Association.
When you leave, we hope you will go with the sweet memories of our hospitality and friendship. We wish you a most memorable and fruitful NEC meeting. Welcome to the Coal City!
•V.C. Odo Esq.
Chairman, NBA, Enugu branch.
