TOWARDS NBA 2020 NATIONAL ELECTIONS ;MY RESUME (1).

BY Bayo Akinlade Esq.

Gearing up for the 2020 National Election of Nigeria Bar Association, some aspirants to National positions have began to publish their profile to enhance their sellability and awareness in the minds of eligible voters.

Bayo Akinlade joined the trail of campaigners for the race for the 2nd Vice President of the Nigeria Bar Association.

Below is his resume.

Managing Partner
Bayo Akinlade & Co.
(Since 2009)
101-103, Ijede Road, Ikorodu, Lagos
08065172866, [email protected]

EDUCATION
 ➢ Nigerian Law School, Abuja: BL 1999- 2000
 ➢ Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria:   LLB 1992- 1999
 ➢ Government College Lagos, Eric-Moore: SSCE 1989- 1991

EXPERIENCE AND POSITIONS
 • Chairman; Nigerian Bar Association, Ikorodu Branch; July 2018 to July 2020
 • Founder/Coordinator, Volunteer Lawyers Police Station Visitation Group with Lagos State Magistrates, 2018
 • Founder/National Convener, Fight Against Corruption in the Judiciary, July 2015 to Date
 • Secretary, Nigerian Bar Association, Ikorodu Branch, August 2012 to July 2014
 • Director, Policy & Strategy -  Policy and Law Reform Centre, Lagos 2009 to Date
 • Honorary Board Member, Christian Lawyers Association, South Africa
June 2009 to Date
 • National Director, Christian Lawyers Association, South Africa. January – June 2009
 • Board Member, Christian Lawyers Association, South Africa. August
2008 – January 2009
 • Africa Representative, Advocates International Global Council. 2004 – 2008
 • 1st Assistant Secretary, Nigerian Bar Association, Lagos Branch. 2003 – 2004
 • Secretary, NBA Human Rights Committee. 2003 – 2004
 • Special Counsel and Africa Liaison, Advocates International, Inc. USA. 2003 to October 2009
 • 2nd Assistant Secretary, Nigerian Bar Association, Lagos Branch. 2002 -2003
 • Publicity Secretary, Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria (CLASFON) Lagos Island Chapter. 2001 – 2004
 • National Field Representative, CLASFON. 2001 – 2003
 • Associate; Chief G.O. Sodipo & Co. 2001 – 2003
 • P.R.O. CLASFON, Nigerian Law School. 2000
 • Coordinator, CLASFON, Nigerian Law School. 1999
 • Chairman, Audit Committee, Law Society, A.B.U, Zaria 1999
 • President, A.B.U CLASFON Chapter 1998- 1999
 • National Public Relations Officer, CLASFON (Students Body) 1995- 1997
 • Public Relations Officer, A.B.U CLASFON Chapter. 1994- 1995

OTHERS
 • Legal Adviser; Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Lagos State Police Command 2016 - 2018
 • Legal Adviser; Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Area N Command, Ikorodu 2014 - 2016
 • Legal Adviser; Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Ijede Police Division, Ikorodu 2010 - 2014

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS / MEMBERSHIPS/ ALLIES
 ➢ Nigerian Bar Association
 ➢ Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria
 ➢ Christian Lawyers Association of South Africa
 ➢ Advocates Africa
 ➢ Advocates International, USA
 ➢ Alliance Defense Fund, USA
 ➢ Christian Lawyers Association, USA
 ➢ Peace and Collaborative Development Network, USA

COUNTRIES VISITED TO SPEAK, ATTEND WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES
 1. USA,
 2. Turkey,
 3. Malaysia,
 4. India,
 5. Egypt,
 6. Ethiopia,
 7. Uganda,
 8. Kenya,
 9. Tanzania,
 10. Republic of Congo,
 11. Democratic Republic of Congo,
 12. Burundi,
 13. Rwanda,
 14. Gabon,
 15. Cameroon,
 16. Central African Republic,
 17. Zambia,
 18. Malawi,
 19. Namibia,
 20. Zimbabwe,
 21. South Africa,
 22. Mozambique,
 23. Swaziland,
 24. Botswana,
 25. Benin,
 26. Togo,
 27. Burkina Faso,
 28. Mali,
 29. Ghana,
 30. Gambia,
 31. Senegal,
 32. Ivory Coast,
 33. Liberia,
 34. Sierra Leone
 35. Nigeria