Dear New Wigs, my learned friends,
As you celebrate this remarkable milestone in your chosen career, I am pleased to convey my heartfelt felicitations to each and every one of you called to the Bar from today, 8th to the 10th day of July, 2025. Your respective journeys to career excellence have just begun.
As you learn the ropes, I encourage you to:
- seek mentorship from experienced seniors who can guide you through the intricacies of the profession,
- identify role models who inspire you and embody the values of excellence, integrity, and professionalism,
- be mindful of your obligation as a lawyer to contribute meaningfully to the growth and development of the legal profession,
- explore endless opportunities available in the globalized and high-tech driven legal space, and, above all, carve a niche for yourself that showcases your unique strengths and talents.
To succeed, you must be open to learning, growth, and innovation – stay proactive, focused, committed, and strive for excellence in all endeavors.
We believe in your respective potentials and are committed to supporting you every step of the way, as we eagerly hope to see the positive impacts you will all make in the legal profession and beyond.
CONGRATULATIONS & WELCOME TO THE BAR!
With Compliments,
OKEY LEO OHAGBA, ESQ
National Secretary, NBA YOUNG LAWYERS’ FORUM Governing Council (2012 – 2014)_
National 1st Assistant General Secretary, NBA (2016 – 2018)
