Lawyers attending NBA-SLP confab will be given adjournment concession, Chief Judge assures
By Jude-Ken Ojinnaka
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Hon.Justice John Terhemba Tsoho has assured lawyers attending the forthcoming Nigerian Bar Association Section on Legal Practice (NBA-SLP) Annual Conference that they would not suffer any setback in their briefs while attending the conference.
Justice Tsoho gave the assurance when he received a high-powered delegation of the NBA-SLP Planning Committee led by Chief Paul Harris Ogbole (SAN) in his Chambers at the Federal High Court Headquarters in Abuja.
The Chief Judge informed the delegates that lawyers who register for the conference would be granted adjournment to enable them participate fully in the annual event.
He commended the theme of the conference, “Legal practice beyond borders,” saying that it would make lawyers to expand their horizons and refuse to be constrained by their immediate scope of practice or knowledge.
Justice Tsoho thanked the Section for identifying with the court, adding that the Bar and Bench belong to the same constituency even while playing different crucial roles.
He urged lawyers to be more steadfast and proactive in protecting the interest of both the privileged and the common man. The Chief Judge decried the practice of lawyers who take up litigation solely for purpose of being awarded the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
Speaking earlier, Chief Paul Harris Ogbole said that NBA-SLP is the Section that deals with core law practice especially as it concerns litigation and ancillary matters.
He urged the Chief Judge to grant two free days to enable members of the Bar and Bench to attend the eagerly awaited conference.
He described lawyers as the mouthpiece of the judiciary, stressing the need for improved welfare package for the judiciary in order to boost the growth of legal practice.
Ogbole stressed the need for lawyers to periodically embark on training through conferences and seminars, saying that the theme of the conference was carefully chosen to cater for the needs of all delegates.
In his remarks, the Alternate Chairman of the Conference Planning Committee, Mr. Tonye Krukrubo (SAN) appreciated Justice Tsoho for the warm reception he accorded the delegation, adding that it is a strong indication of his commitment to the growth of the legal profession.
