*Position:* Chairmanship Candidate, NBA Ikorodu Branch.
*Manifesto:*
15 Point Agenda:
1. Peace, Unity and Progress of the Ikorodu Bar. (Purposeful Reconciliation and compromise initiative)
2. To cater to the welfare of members & embark on policies for a better life for members; to earn respect for lawyers and put an end to *police brutality* of lawyers and *charlatanism* within our jurisdiction.
3. *Continuity* with the programs and policies of the *present administration* with modifications towards better service delivery.
4. Construction of an *ultra modern bar centre* which will be a one stop shop for all social, recreational and bar activities and a model for other Branches with aim of *generating revenue* to fund branch activities and programs including law week and housing of *a law hub/free office spaces for young lawyers and other members desiring same* .
There *shall be an event centre open for rent by the general public* and a hall for our monthly meetings. The event centre and recreation facilities like swimming pool, lawn tennis court and bar will be a beehive of activities and a cash cow for the Branch with *honorary membership of the NBA Club* given to deserving and distinguished members of the Ikorodu Community and environs with *yearly financial subscription attached* .
This will reduce incidence of the Branch going cap in hand to appeal to non lawyers to contribute to bar activities/programs.
5. *Reduction in Branch Dues with effect from year 2021 which shall attract 1/4 of our practicing fee instead of 1/2.*
6. Establishment of *Lawyers Estate/Housing Scheme.*
7. Establishment of *Cooperative Scheme and Thrift and Credit Facilities/Scheme and Insurance.*
8. To push for the *Criminal & Probate Division in the High Court Ikorodu* Division.
9. To cater to the welfare of young lawyers and to *make the YLF more relevant* and vibrant.
10. To step up our *Community Service initiatives and interventions with emphasis on pro bono* and outreach programs.
11.To attract and/or partner with Traditional Institutions (Ayangburen in Council, Adeboruwa in Council, Alajede in Council, Council of Baales Ikorodu Division, etc.), NGOs (FIDA, AWLA, NCWS, SERAP, WRAPA, ROTARY, LIONS Club etc) , Corporate Firms and Government Agencies & Departments (LEGAL AID COUNCIL, NHRC, etc.) and International Agencies (British Council, etc) to realise our set goals and objectives.
12. *Probity, Accountability & Transparency in Financial Practices of the Branch* .
13. A 24 hours complaints, suggestions & advice *helpline* .
14. To *uphold* the *Constitution & Bye Law of the NBA and the Law of the land.*
15. To carry out such other *objects policies and programs that will positively impact the Ikorodu Community, Lagos State and Nigeria * welfare of and the Ikorodu Community, Lagos State and Nigeria in general.
*Mantra:* "Think something, see something and do something where others think nothing, see nothing and do nothing".
🌹With the midas touch, I. K. will do it! 🌹
*Manifesto:*
15 Point Agenda:
1. Peace, Unity and Progress of the Ikorodu Bar. (Purposeful Reconciliation and compromise initiative)
2. To cater to the welfare of members & embark on policies for a better life for members; to earn respect for lawyers and put an end to *police brutality* of lawyers and *charlatanism* within our jurisdiction.
3. *Continuity* with the programs and policies of the *present administration* with modifications towards better service delivery.
4. Construction of an *ultra modern bar centre* which will be a one stop shop for all social, recreational and bar activities and a model for other Branches with aim of *generating revenue* to fund branch activities and programs including law week and housing of *a law hub/free office spaces for young lawyers and other members desiring same* .
There *shall be an event centre open for rent by the general public* and a hall for our monthly meetings. The event centre and recreation facilities like swimming pool, lawn tennis court and bar will be a beehive of activities and a cash cow for the Branch with *honorary membership of the NBA Club* given to deserving and distinguished members of the Ikorodu Community and environs with *yearly financial subscription attached* .
This will reduce incidence of the Branch going cap in hand to appeal to non lawyers to contribute to bar activities/programs.
5. *Reduction in Branch Dues with effect from year 2021 which shall attract 1/4 of our practicing fee instead of 1/2.*
6. Establishment of *Lawyers Estate/Housing Scheme.*
7. Establishment of *Cooperative Scheme and Thrift and Credit Facilities/Scheme and Insurance.*
8. To push for the *Criminal & Probate Division in the High Court Ikorodu* Division.
9. To cater to the welfare of young lawyers and to *make the YLF more relevant* and vibrant.
10. To step up our *Community Service initiatives and interventions with emphasis on pro bono* and outreach programs.
11.To attract and/or partner with Traditional Institutions (Ayangburen in Council, Adeboruwa in Council, Alajede in Council, Council of Baales Ikorodu Division, etc.), NGOs (FIDA, AWLA, NCWS, SERAP, WRAPA, ROTARY, LIONS Club etc) , Corporate Firms and Government Agencies & Departments (LEGAL AID COUNCIL, NHRC, etc.) and International Agencies (British Council, etc) to realise our set goals and objectives.
12. *Probity, Accountability & Transparency in Financial Practices of the Branch* .
13. A 24 hours complaints, suggestions & advice *helpline* .
14. To *uphold* the *Constitution & Bye Law of the NBA and the Law of the land.*
15. To carry out such other *objects policies and programs that will positively impact the Ikorodu Community, Lagos State and Nigeria * welfare of and the Ikorodu Community, Lagos State and Nigeria in general.
*Mantra:* "Think something, see something and do something where others think nothing, see nothing and do nothing".
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