Abubakar Balarabe Mahmoud (SAN), has been sworn in as the new president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
Mahmoud was sworn in on Friday by the immediate past president of the association, Mr. Austine Alegeh (SAN) , in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The ceremony marked the end of the NBA 56th Annual General Conference in the state.
Some of those who witnessed the swearing-in ceremony include Governors of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, his Sokoto State counterpart, Aminu Tambawal, the former governor of Kano State, Musa Kwakwanso and several other dignitaries.
In his acceptance speech, the new NBA president commended the outgoing executive members led by Alegeh, for several innovations, especially the universal e-voting introduced into the association.
Mahmoud said the NBA will create a new system that would be free of corruption and other illegality by setting higher standards.
President Muhammadu Buhari sent a congratulatory message to the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on the inauguration of its new executive led by Mr. Abubakar Balarabe Mahmoud (SAN) at the 2016 Annual General Conference held in Port-Harcourt.
President Buhari commended the outgoing executive led by Augustine Alegeh for the resourceful exchange of ideas, commitment and support for national development.
The President urged the new President of the NBA to use his vast experience in private practice, and public service, garnered over the years to build on the legacies of his predecessor, and contribute to reforms across the country.
As the new executive settles down to work, the President looks forward to having a strong and sustainable relationship with the leaders, especially in jointly tackling the challenges currently facing the nation.
He prays that the almighty God will grant the new NBA executive the wisdom to realize their vision for the association, and the country.
Femi Adesina
