The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, has officially inaugurated the Governing Board of the NBA Human Rights Institute (NBA-HRI), a key initiative aimed at promoting and protecting human rights, the rule of law, and good governance in Nigeria.
The NBA-HRI was established to effectively advance human rights enforcement in the country and uphold the independence of the legal profession. The Institute also operates a human rights desk in all NBA branches across the nation, with each branch’s human rights committee chaired by the Vice-Chairman of the respective branch.
NBA Reconstitutes Human Rights Institute Governing Board
The 1st Vice President of the NBA, Sebastine Anyia, serves as the Chairman of the Governing Board, reflecting the NBA’s commitment to having its highest-ranking officials take the lead in the promotion of human rights and legal reforms.
The re-constituted Governing Board of the NBA-HRI is as follows:
- Sebastine Anyia – NBA 1st Vice President – Chairman
- Bolatumi Animashaun – NBA 2nd Vice President – Alternate Chairman
- Zainab Aminu Garba – NBA 3rd Vice President – Secretary
- Stanley Ibe – Alternate Secretary
- Amina Suzanah Agbaje
- Rommy Mon
- Jude Udo Ilo
- Rashidat Mohammed
- Godwin Chinedu Odo
- Kazeem Olaniya
- Elizabeth Olukemi Yesufu, Esq.
- Juliet Agada Tenwule Talayo, Esq.
- Lawrence Ojo-Gabriel
- Bayo Akinlade
- Muhammad Umar Uwais
- Gerald Abonyi
- Dr. Grace P. Dafiel
The NBA extends its congratulations to all newly appointed members of the Governing Board and looks forward to their valuable contributions in advancing the cause of human rights, legal reforms, and professional excellence in Nigeria.
The NBA-HRI remains committed to ensuring that human rights are upheld and that the rule of law continues to flourish across the nation, with these appointees expected to play a pivotal role in the Institute’s operations and advocacy.
