There are moments in the life of our Association that transcend mere ceremony, serving instead as profound markers of our collective evolution. The unveiling of the Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN, NBA Co-Working Space for Young Lawyers is, without question, one of those watershed moments.
As Chairman of the Future of Legal Practice Committee, I find it imperative to pause and reflect on the magnitude of the gesture extended to the Bar by Chief Dr. James Onoja, SAN, the Chairman of the NBA National Welfare Committee. Dr. Onoja has not merely donated a facility; he has planted a seed for a future where no young lawyer is left to navigate the complexities of our profession in isolation.
By naming this space after the legendary Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN, Dr. Onoja has masterfully bridged the gap between our storied past and our limitless future. This is a dynamic ecosystem designed for innovation, skill refinement, and the deliberate cultivation of excellence.
A Call to the Silk and the Seniors: The Branch Mandate
I use this medium to send a clarion call to our distinguished Senior Advocates and senior members across our various branches. The strength of the Nigerian Bar is not measured by the height of our libraries, but by the depth of our mentorship.
I charge you today: Look within your branches. Acknowledge the young lawyers walking the halls of your courts. Empower them. The gesture by Dr. Onoja SAN should not be an isolated act of benevolence but a blueprint for how we must treat the “Future of Legal Practice.” When we provide the tools for the next generation to succeed, we are not just helping individuals; we are securing the sanctity of the legal profession for decades to come.
A Charge to the Young Lawyers: Seize the Dawn
To our young colleagues, the “Future of Legal Practice” is no longer a distant concept, it is a tangible reality standing before you.
I admonish you to make the most of this extraordinary opportunity provided by the NBA and the visionary heart of Dr. Onoja. This co-working space is your laboratory for greatness. Do not let these resources lie dormant. Use this hub to brainstorm, to collaborate, and to sharpen your legal acumen.
Wherever you are given the opportunity to rise, whether in a high-tech hub in Abuja or a modest library in a rural branch, take it with both hands. Your growth is the only true return on investment that our donors and leaders seek.
We are building a nation by empowering you. Now, it is your turn to step into that power.
Signed,
Paul Harris Ogbole, SAN Chairman,
Future of Legal Practice Committee Nigerian Bar Association
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