The Nigerian Bar Association, Port Harcourt Branch has taken a bold step in its resolve to ensure that delegates at this year's NBA Annual General Conference (AGC) receive top-notch care while in the Garden City.
CITY LAWYER gathered that the branch rose yesterday from its monthly general meeting with a unanimous decision to constitute its Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the AGC.
The decision comes against the backdrop of the uncertainty that has trailed the recent attempt by the Afam Osigwe-led NBA to set up a Local Organising Committee for the annual conference.
Inaugurating the committee, the Branch Chairman, Mrs. Cordelia Eke, rolled out the Terms of Refrence to guide its task, urging the members to spare no effort in ensuring that all delegates are well catered for.
Among the tasks that the committee has been saddled with are to assist delegates with registration challenges, provide logistical support to all delegates, organize the eagerly awaited "Port Harcourt Night," and perform any other task that would guarantee an enjoyable conference experience for all delegates.
The Branch Chairman also charged the committee to ensure that lawyers experience a hitch-free and enjoyable AGC in Port Harcourt, adding that "all hands must be on deck to ensure that the forthcoming Annual General Conference remains the best in NBA annals, given our reputation for top-notch hospitality and excellence."
The Committee is chaired by Mr. Romeo Isokariari while Dr. Peter Ayogu is the Vice Chairman. Miss Obinichi Ugo will function as the Committee Secretary among other members.
CITY LAWYER recalls that an attempt by the NBA Leadership to set up an LOC for the annual conference ran into hot water as the Committee of NBA Chairmen in Rivers State unanimously disowned the committee.
There were indications that most of the chairmen were not consulted in constituting the committee, leading to an abortion of the planned inauguration of the committee.
Following the face-off between the committee and the NBA leadership, there are fears that the leadership may have dumped the idea of setting up an LOC, preferring instead to operate with "volunteers." It remains to be seen how this will pan out during the AGC.
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