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Anambra State Homeland 𝗦ecurity Law, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝗧he road to hell is paved with good intentions

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Anambra State Homeland 𝗦ecurity Law, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝗧he road to hell is paved with good intentions

By Tonye Clinton Jaja, PhD

It was reported that the Anambra State Government of Nigeria has enacted a law entitled: Anambra State Homeland Security Law, 2025. It is reported that the said law comes in effect on 17th January 2025.

A summary of the said law is stated as follows:

“This law establishes Agunechemba, a structured state security outfit designed to complement and support existing law enforcement agencies in preventing crime, detecting criminal activities, and preserving law and order across all communities, local governments, and urban centers in Anambra State.”

As laudable as the said law may appear on paper, both the interpretation and implementation of certain provisions of the said law could result in unintended consequences which both the legislators and the drafters of the said law did not envisage.

This problem of unintended consequences of legislation is a common problem that afflicts both the law-making and legislative drafting process in Nigeria and other third world countries.

In my over fifteen years of teaching and practice as a legislative drafting lawyer, I have identified the lack of pre-legislative scrutiny and robust consultations with the users of the legislation as the major culprit.

Whereas in industrialised countries like the United Kingdom, under it’s Regulatory and Legislative Reform Act, 2006, it is a mandatory requirement that consultations must be held prior to submitting a Bill to the Parliament of United Kingdom. The purpose of the said consultations is to obtain first-hand information and documentation to ascertain the number of citizens who are supposed beneficiaries or otherwise of the proposed law.

Based on the consultation documents which are attached to the Bills and submitted to the Parliament of the United Kingdom, the legislators would know the prevailing thoughts of their citizens on any Bill.

In contrast, in Nigeria, even though the holding of public hearings by both the National Assembly of Nigeria and State Houses of Assembly appears to be the equivalent of holding consultations, in actual practice, such public hearings do not translate into legislators voting to favour the members of the public who submitted their written and oral submissions during such public hearings.

The end result, (as is the case with this Anambra State Homeland Security Law, 2025) is that the legislators end up enacting a legislation which they assume (with all the best of intentions) is valuable for their constituents, but which in actual practice produces negative consequences upon the said citizens when the said legislation is interpreted or implemented.

In other words, such a legislation ends up fulfilling the cliche:

“The road to hell is paved with good intentions”.

The meaning of this statement is as follows:

“The road to hell is paved with good intentions” is a proverb that means good intentions are not enough, one must also take action.

It can also mean that good intentions can lead to bad consequences.

Explanation

The proverb emphasizes that people must act in accordance with their intentions, or they may face problems or punishment.

It can also be used to describe situations where someone promises to do something but doesn’t follow through.
For example, someone might promise to bring bread to a community event to raise money for a playground, but then doesn’t show up.

Examples:
Introducing Asian carp into the United States in the 1970s to control algae blooms was an action that had good intentions, but led to bad consequences.”

This Anambra State Homeland Security Law, 2025 appears to fall into this category.

As well-intentioned as it may appear to be, certain Sections of the said legislation are capable of producing unintended consequences.

Although there are many Sections that are capable of producing unintended consequences, I shall focus on only Section 18, which is reproduced below as follows:

“Section 18: 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬.

  1. Any person who under the practice of “𝑶𝒌𝒆𝒊𝒕𝒆” or “𝑬𝒛𝒆 𝑵𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒊” or under any other guise, administers any substance or charm on or for any other person for the purpose of commission of any offence or for the purpose of accumulation of wealth by supernatural means other than by any known lawful means of livelihood or who publicly propagates the accumulation of such wealth other than by any known lawful means of livelihood, commits and offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of 6 years with an option of fine of 20 million naira or both.
  2. Any person who performs any sacrifice or dumps on any road or thrown into any water body in the state, any charms, substance or items of sacrifice in foregrance of the commission of any offense under subsection 1 of this section, commits and offense and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of 6 years with an option of fine of 20 million Naira or both.
  3. Any person who misleads the public by purporting to wield any Supernatural powers which he is found not to possess or who obtains any reward from any person in furtherance thereof, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of 6 years with an option of fine of 20 million naira or both.
  4. For the purpose of ascertaining whether or not a person possesses the natural powers under subsection 3 of this section, any such person suspected of misleading the public under subsection 3 of this section shall at the stage of investigation, be subjected to proof that he possesses such powers.
  5. An investigation made by the police in respect of any offence under this section shall be forwarded to the Attorney General of the State for review and advice before the prosecution of any person suspected of having committed the offence.”

One of the problems with this legislation is that it has singled out the worshippers or adherents of a particular brand of Indigenous African religion namely:
“Any person who under the practice of “𝑶𝒌𝒆𝒊𝒕𝒆” or “𝑬𝒛𝒆 𝑵𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒊” while leaving the worshippers of other deities such as “Amadi-Oha” or “Okija Shrine”.

Also, the legislation does not provide a scientific criteria about how the legislators decided to classify the two forms of traditional African religion (namely “𝑶𝒌𝒆𝒊𝒕𝒆” or “𝑬𝒛𝒆 𝑵𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒊”) as illegal.

The unintended consequence that may arise is that previous adherents of “𝑶𝒌𝒆𝒊𝒕𝒆” or “𝑬𝒛𝒆 𝑵𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒊” may now switch their adulation to other deities, therefore, the Anambra State Homeland Security may be left with no one to arrest under this Section.

Another unintended consequence of this particular Section is that it does not stipulate the scientifically verifiable criteria that would be applied to determine when an offender is guilty of using a charm or other means to use supernatural powers on another person.

I could go on and on.

It just highlights one of the problems that arises when non-professional legislative drafting lawyers are engaged to draft legislation.

Sometime last year or the year earlier, a government official of another South-Eastern had contacted me to serve as a consultant for the same Homeland Security in a different State of the South Estate.

I declined for two reasons: they wanted it as a pro bono service and morally and ethically I did not believe in the concept behind the said legislation.

It was promoted by a certain Special Adviser to the Governor of the said South Eastern State.

The said Special Adviser was previously resident in the United States of America, wherein they have the Department of Homeland Security. Nothing on earth was going to dissuade the said Special Adviser from not using the name: “Department of Homeand Security”

The Limits of ‘Running Government Like a Business’

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The Limits of ‘Running Government Like a Business’


By Robert E. Rubin

After a long and successful private-sector career, I came to Washington—and it made me more humble.

Hours after Bill Clinton’s inauguration in 1993, I was walking down a street in Washington with a fellow member of the incoming administration. I had just left my role as co-senior partner of Goldman Sachs to be the president’s economic adviser. My new colleague had similarly left the private sector for government. More than three decades later, I remember him saying something like this:

“We can show Washington how we did things in New York.”

This idea—that government should be run like a business—remains a popular sentiment today. President-elect Trump has nominated many senior executives who are, just as I was, entering the public sector for the first time. Mr. Trump also has outside advisers who, while not stepping down from their companies, are poised to play a highly influential role in government.

I know firsthand that a business perspective can be helpful for those serving in government. During my time at the White House, and later as Treasury secretary, I often benefited from my experience with markets—experience that a career public servant wouldn’t have.

But there were many consequential questions I encountered in government that I never had to consider at a firm. How does one prepare an options memo for the president? Or negotiate with Congress? Or coordinate with cabinet agencies?
Similarly, while I knew a great deal about investment banking and had been involved in politics since 1972, there were many areas of economic policy about which I knew little. I often had to turn to highly capable career civil servants (as well as political appointees with prior public-sector service) for information.

My advice to those new in government work is to approach the job with modesty. While government can benefit from a business perspective, government can’t and shouldn’t be run like a business. This is in part because government work requires skills and knowledge one doesn’t acquire in business.

But also, importantly, there are at least three fundamental differences between private- and public-sector management:

First, the private sector’s mission is far simpler. While every company functions differently, businesses share the overarching goal of strong profitability over time. That focus is fundamental to our market economy. In government, however, there are always competing concerns, interests and ideologies. One idea isn’t inherently worthier than the other. Early in the Clinton administration, I told Paul Begala, a senior political adviser, that I believed effective government was critical to our country’s future. He replied, “Effective government in pursuit of what?” Public-sector leaders have to define, balance and set priorities among different missions in ways private-sector leaders don’t.

In my experience, business leaders don’t always appreciate this reality. When I was at Treasury, I met with the CEO of a major industrial company who was advocating legislation he thought would be economically constructive. I told him that I agreed with him but there was strong opposition from environmental groups, and the administration would likely need to compromise. “This is exactly what’s wrong with Washington,” he said. “You compromise for political reasons.” He had it wrong. In government, there are multiple important and competing objectives, and compromise is essential to achieving them.

Second, in the private sector, decision-making tends to be centralized with a CEO. Businesspeople have to seek buy-in from others, but they’re generally accustomed to being in charge. By contrast, senior leaders in the public sector often must make large adjustments to accommodate someone else’s priorities. This is always true for cabinet secretaries, who serve at the pleasure of the president, but it’s true for presidents too. Even when the president’s party controls both chambers of Congress, senators and representatives are independent actors. Then there is the constellation of cabinet members, outside interest groups, think tanks, White House staff and lobbyists, who all must be persuaded to work together.

Third, public-sector leaders face far more scrutiny than business leaders. Business leaders deal with the press, including social media, in ways that can be both important and excruciating. The difference in degree is so large as to constitute a difference in kind.
I was fortunate to have savvy communications people around me during my time in government who helped me express what I wanted to convey while avoiding trouble. Even so, I spent far more time thinking about messaging than ever before. While businesses face competition in the marketplace, in government everything you do may be attacked by political opponents in untrue, sensational and sometimes personal ways. While this feature of politics may be unfortunate and unsavory, it’s also largely unavoidable.

I don’t point out these differences to discourage people in the private sector from taking on government jobs. On the contrary, spending time in the public sector can be personally fulfilling and beneficial for America. More than a quarter-century after returning to the business world, I strongly recommend public service to anyone given the opportunity.
I also recommend that outsiders arriving in Washington recognize how much they don’t know about government and how different it can be from business. The best way to make a successful transition to the public sector is to do so with humility. The alternative, in many cases, is to have humility thrust upon you.

Mr. Rubin, a senior counselor at Centerview Partners, served as US Treasury Secretary. 1995-1999.

Culled from https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-limits-of-running-washington-like-a-business-policy-politics-compromise-outsider-024a394f?st=aeDK1X

Lawyer laments how a man is frustrating estranged wife amid divorce

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Lawyer laments how a man is frustrating estranged wife amid divorce

A lawyer had shared how some clients use his colleagues to oppress their estranged partners during divorce proceedings. 

Inibehe Effiong narrated an incident that left a woman crying in court this morning amid her divorce from her husband. 

He wrote: “Husband and wife are based in Lagos. 

“The husband’s lawyer is based in Ibadan. 

“The couple got married in Lagos, and have no business in Osun State. 

“But the husband’s lawyer has now gone to Osun State High Court to file a petition for divorce. 

“The wife’s financial status isn’t impressive. 

“The husband knows that the wife has no money to afford the services of a lawyer, and that she will not be able to defend herself in Osun State. 

“The man is alleging that the wife keeps malice’ and ‘has never taken the marriage serious’. 

“Meanwhile, the police is also harassing the wife on the instigation of the husband. 

“All these is happening because the wife has been complaining about the husband’s alleged infidelity. 

“I watched this woman cry this morning. 

“The fact that the husband is Arab, and can exploit Nigerian institutions in this manner against a Nigerian woman troubles me. 

“As lawyers, we should have the courage to dissuade our clients from weaponizing the legal system oppressively.”

As lawyers, we should dissuade our clients from weaponizing the legal system oppressively ? Lawyer writes as he shares how man is frustrating estranged wife amid divorce

Linda Ikeji

The Alacrity of the Inspector-General of Police for Implementation of the 1945 Motor Vehicle Insurance Legislation

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The Alacrity of the Inspector-General of Police for Implementation of the 1945 Motor Vehicle Insurance Legislation

By Tonye Clinton Jaja

“Alacrity” is defined as “brisk or cheerful readiness”.

A lot of suscipion has been raised, regarding the alacrity with which the Inspector-General of Police announced that the Nigerian Police would commence implementation of the motor vehicle (third party) insurance policy as from 1st February 2025.

This is not the same alacrity that we hear when the Nigerian Police is confronting other forms of crimes which are of a more serious nature.

For example, we are yet to hear any announcements from the Inspector-General of Police that as from 1st February 2025, all Boko Haram terrorists who disturb travellers on federal highways in Borno State would be arrested and prosecuted.

Neither, have we witnessed any such alacrity from the Inspector-General of Police that all kidnappers will be arrested as from 1st February 2025. We expected such announcement when the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) published a report that says that kidnapping for ransom payments is draining the Nigerian economy of an estimated total of ₦2.3 trillion naira annually as of the year 2024.

Any right thinking person would have expected that PRIORITY would be given by the Nigerian Police to the more serious crimes such as kidnapping for ransom payments and Boko Haram lawlessness.

Or is it a case of the Nigerian Police choosing to cherry pick the “low-hanging fruits”.

It is easier to enforce the laws against the law-abiding citizens rather than go after the gun-toting kidnappers and Boko Haram bandits. Although, at the point of recruitment, it is assumed that every police officer is adequately trained on how to tackle gun-toting criminals.

Apart from the concerns about the alacrity of the Nigerian Police, there are legal obstacles on why the Nigerian Police cannot be enforcing the legislation that was enacted in the year 1945 namely the Motor Vehicle (Third Party) Insurance Policy Act.

The reason is that the Insurance Act, 2004 is a later legislation. Specifically, Section 68 of the said law names the National Insurance Commission as the agency of the federal government that is responsible for administering the Motor Vehicle Third Party Insurance Policy in Nigeria. And this agency has been performing it’s duty in this regard through its collaboration with both the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Vehicle Inspectorate Offices within the various states of Nigeria.

For purposes of clarity, the Rule of Law is that when there are two legislation (the Motor Vehicle (Third Party) Insurance Policy Act, 1945 and the Insurance Act, 2004) that deal with a specific subject matter, it is the later law (Insurance Act, 2004) that would prevail.

Below is a reproduction of a summary of the relevant Rules pertaining to legislation as follows:

“Yes, later legislation usually prevails over earlier legislation. This is known as the principle of leges posteriors priores contrarias abrogant, which means “later laws abrogate earlier laws”.

Explanation

Conflicting statutes
When two statutes conflict, the later statute prevails unless the earlier statute is clearer.

Conflicting statutes and treaties
When a statute and a treaty conflict, the last expression of the sovereign will prevails.

Implied repeal
When the provisions of two statutes cannot stand together, the later statute prevails and the earlier statute is impliedly repealed.

Non obstante clauses
When two statutory provisions conflict, the provision with a non obstante clause prevails.”

Dr. Tonye Clinton Jaja is the Executive Director,
Nigerian Law Society (NLS).

Lagos closes down school over two-year-old pupil’s death

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Lagos closes down school over two-year-old pupil’s death
  • As 3-year-old pupil abused by Lagos teacher gets scholarship

On account of a swimming pool accident that claimed the life of a two-year-old girl, Rapheala Ogbodo, the Lagos State Government has ordered the closure of Smiley Kids Montessori School, located in Heritage Place Estate, Sangotedo.

The announcement was made via a statement shared on the Lagos State Government’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday.

According to the statement, officials from the Lagos State Safety Commission and the Office of Education Quality Assurance, under the Ministry of Education, have visited the school to conduct a preliminary investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The school has been sealed off to allow for a thorough investigation and to identify potential lapses that led to the unfortunate death.

The statement read, “The attention of the Lagos State Safety Commission has been drawn to the swimming pool accident that occurred at Smiley Kids Montessori, Heritage Place Estate, Sangotedo, Lagos, on Wednesday, 15th January 2025, which led to the death of a two-year-old female, Rapheala Ogbodo.

“The officials of the Lagos State Safety Commission and the Office of Education Quality Assurance, Ministry of Education have visited the scene of the accident to carry out a preliminary investigation and ascertain the root cause of the unfortunate incident.

“While the school is presently under lock pending further investigation, the state government extends its deepest condolences to the family of the victim and expresses its commitment to preventing future occurrences.

“The Director-General of the Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola, stated that all school owners and caregivers must comply with safety regulations to prevent accidents in the State.

“Mojola further stated that further information would be made available upon completion of investigations into the accident.”

PUNCH reported on Thursday that a Nigerian woman, identified simply as Ella, had called for justice following the death of her two-year-old daughter at a school in Lagos.

She explained that her daughter left for school on Wednesday but did not return alive.

On a cheery note, Abayomi Michael, a three-year-old pupil of Christ-Mitots School in the Isawo area of Ikorodu, Lagos State, whose teacher Stella Nwadigbo assaulted him, has been awarded a scholarship covering his education up to university level.

TheNewsGuru reports that Gidi Real Estate Investment Ltd generously offered the scholarship.

It would be recalled that Nwadigbo was captured on video assaulting Abayomi during a numeracy lesson. The viral footage, which surfaced online, showed the moment the teacher repeatedly hit the boy as he stood in front of her desk.

The disturbing video sparked public outrage, leading to Nwadigbo’s arrest and arraignment in court.

At a ceremony organized by the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development on Thursday at Alausa to formalize the scholarship agreement, Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, commended the gesture by Gidi Real Estate Investment Ltd.

“The state government cannot do it alone. We are always ready to partner with any individual or group that can assist us in alleviating the burden on our citizens.

“We appreciate Gidi Real Estate Investment Ltd. for this noble gesture and encourage others to follow suit,” Ogunlende said.

Similarly, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Pharm. (Mrs.) Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu, expressed concern over the abuse, stating, “We were deeply disturbed by the physical abuse of Michael Abayomi.

“To ensure it was not ignored, we immediately took appropriate action to secure justice and provide the necessary medical care for the child. We are pleased today that the situation has turned into a positive outcome.”

Ayorinde Ejioye, co-founder of Gidi Real Estate Investment Ltd., emphasised that the company was moved to act, recognizing that such abuse could happen to any child.

In addition, a private firm provided a fully furnished two-bedroom flat to Mrs. Nike Okunlaya, Abayomi’s mother and a widow, as part of their support for the family.

NSPPD 21 Days Fasting and Prayers 18th January 2025 (Day 13 prayer points)

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NSPPD 21 Days Fasting and Prayers 18th January 2025 (Day 13 prayer points)

NSPPD 21 Days Fasting and Prayers 18th January 2025 – DAY 13 DAY PRAYER POINTS:

STUDY SCRIPTURE GUIDES(Exodus 14:14-18, Isaiah 66:8, Mark 5:25-34, Amos 9:13-15(MSG), Hebrews 4:12, Hebrews 11:11, Romans ) AND DECLARE:

2025: Stagnation, Behind Me! Remaining on the same level from year to year, Not so! Powers that slow men down, Never again—Fire! I arise with oil on my head! Favor in my hands! Speed to my feet! No new day will leave me where I was the previous day—Fire! Isaiah 60:1-2, Psalm 18:29

2025: GRACE!!!! My efforts are replaced with grace! I move not by power or might but by the Spirit! This is the year my journey will not be by the calendar of men but by the speed of the Holy Ghost. Zechariah 4:6-7, Isaiah 40:29-31

2025: FULLY RESTORED! Any opportunity or time I lost to delay in previous years, let it be restored! Angels of my restoration, go forth and gather my new connections, opportunities, and everything I need to be fully restored! Joel 2:25-26, Amos 9:13-15

2025: My Case Is Different! As I decree with my mouth, let it become evidence in my life! Delays hidden in systems and policies, I am not your candidate, collapse by fire! Job 22:28, Proverbs 18:21

2025: In the order of Isaac, I carry the oil of a pattern breaker! As I entreat the Lord during these days of prayer and fasting, battles of delay that journey from generation to generation are destroyed by fire! Genesis 26:12-14, Isaiah 10:27

2025: EPHAPHATHA! I take a journey in the Spirit into every month of 2025. Gates I am yet to enter, helpers I am meant to meet—EPHAPHATHA (Be opened)! Mark 7:34, Revelation 3:8

2025: My Soul Has Escaped! Arrows and attacks that cause men to delay themselves in the form of distractions, weaknesses, laziness, or lack of revelation—break! My soul has escaped! Psalm 124:7, 2 Corinthians 10:4

2025: I Move from Spectator to Partaker! I move from being a spectator to a partaker of the grace at work in Streams of Joy/NSPPD. No new day will meet me on the same level! Old patterns of dryness, delay, and stagnation—Never again! Psalm 1:1-3, Psalm 92:12-14, Philippians 1:7

2025: By the mighty hand of God resting upon me, I move with speed! As I journey from month to month, delays at transition gates—Fire! What should take years, the Lord shall accomplish for me in these remaining days of January! Hallelujah! Psalm 65:11, Isaiah 41:10-13

2025: Powers of Delay Are Broken! Every delay in the wilderness leading to death—powers that stagnate, suffocate, and exterminate destinies in places of dryness—Fire! Numbers 27:1-3, Deuteronomy 1:6-8

2025: No New Year with Old Cycles! I refuse a new year with old delays, disappointments, patterns, and cycles! Powers that keep men stuck in the old, I am not your candidate—break by fire! Matthew 11:12, Isaiah 43:18-19

THE BOUNDARY LINES ARE BROKEN! That line I have never crossed before in my finances, ministry, business, career, or academics, I cross by fire!
Jeremiah 5:22, Exodus 14:21-22

Voices contending with the voice of God over my life, arrows that sponsor lack of sensitivity and discernment, and powers that keep men stuck between prophecy and manifestation—Fire! I will not die owing my generation! I walk boldly in my calling! I fulfill every divine mandate over my life!
Joshua 5:6, Ephesians 5:15-17

My family has been on this mountain for too long! I arise as the transition man. By the Spirit of God at work in me—the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead—let there be a shift! Let every wilderness become a fruitful field, and every fruitful field a forest! Let dead things come back to life! Let there be an outburst of joyful sounds and miracles everywhere! Colossians 1:27, Isaiah 32:15

Demonic hindrances, roadblocks, and territorial forces from the pit of hell standing in the way of my advancement—Fire! I break out, I break through, and I break forth! 1 Thessalonians 2:18, Isaiah 45:2-3

2025: Rejection is Rejected! Every rejection is rejected by fire! From now until the remaining days of January, in places where I have been stagnated, let there be a miraculous eruption of congratulations! Romans 9:28, Isaiah 62:3-4

El-Roi, our God who sees to change stories of delay and stagnation, who lifts men from the miry clay and places them on a solid rock—by Your mercies, visit me with an evidence! Scriptures: Genesis 16:13, Ephesians 2:4-7

See Also: NSPPD 21 Days Fasting and Prayers 17th January 2025 (Day 12 prayer points)

See Also: NSPPD 21 Days Fasting and Prayers 16th January 2025 (Day 11 prayer points)

See Also: NSPPD 21 Days Fasting and Prayers 15th January 2025 (Day 10 prayer points)

See Also: NSPPD 21 Days Fasting and Prayers 14th January 2025 (Day 9 prayer points)

See Also: NSPPD 21 Days Fasting and Prayers 13th January 2025 (Day 8 prayer points)

See Also: NSPPD 21 Days Fasting and Prayers 12th January 2025 (Day 7 prayer points)

See Also: NSPPD 21 Days Fasting and Prayers 11th January 2025 (Day 6 Prayer points)

See Also: NSPPD 21 days fasting and prayer, 10th January 2025 (Day 5 prayer points)

See Also: NSPPD 21 days fasting and prayer, 9th January 2025 (Day 4 prayer points)

See Also: NSPPD 21 days fasting and prayer, 8th January 2025 (Day 3 prayer points)

See Also: NSPPD 21 Days fasting and prayer, 7th January 2025 (Day 2 prayer points)

See Also: NSPPD 21 Days fasting and prayer, 6th January 2025 (Day 1) prayer points)

[Register Now] 41 days to close of NBA AGC Early Bird registration

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[Register Now] 41 days to close of NBA AGC Early Bird registration

With 41 more days to go, the early bird window to register for the Nigerian Bar Association 2025 Annual General Conference will close.

February 28th is nearly here. Hurry now and register to attend.

The NBA AGC is an annual event dedicated to exploring the latest developments in law and providing participants with the highest-level insights from leading experts in the field.
How to Register:
To register for the conference, please follow the simple step-by-step guide below:

  1. Visit the registration portal at https://agc.nigerianbar.org.ng/register/event.
  2. Click on “Register”.
  3. Select the “Individual” option.
  4. Input your details as prompted.
  5. Preview your details for accuracy.
  6. An email verification link will be sent to your registered email address (please check your spam folder if you do not see the email in your inbox).
  7. Proceed to login using the verified details.
  8. Click on “Make Payment” to complete your registration.
  9. Once payment is made, you will receive a receipt and a confirmation email.

Important Notes:
• Your Supreme Court Number (SCN) will serve as your unique identifier throughout the registration and conference process.
• QR codes will also be utilized for verification purposes during the event.
• We urge all registrants to ensure their email details are correctly entered to avoid delays in receiving verification and confirmation emails.

The NBA looks forward to welcoming you to this prestigious event, where critical legal issues and innovations will be discussed, and networking opportunities will abound. Act promptly to secure your participation at early bird rates, which will only be available until February 28, 2025. 

For registration inquiries or further assistance, please contact Sadeeq at: [email protected] or 09129209903(Strictly on Whatsapp).
Register today and join us for an unforgettable 2025 Annual General Conference!
Signed;
Chief Emeka Obegolu SAN, Chairman, AGCPC

Barbara Omosun, Esq.
Secretary AGCPC

NSPPD 21 Days Fasting and Prayers 17th January 2025 (Day 12 prayer points)

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NSPPD 21 Days Fasting and Prayers 17th January 2025 (Day 12 prayer points)

NSPPD 21 Days Fasting and Prayers 17th January 2025

DAY 12 DAY PRAYER POINTS:

Remember to Study/Meditate on Genesis 1:26-31, Genesis 26:1-22, Deuteronomy 28:1-14, Numbers 17, Acts 10:38

Declare:
The Lord will multiply me; I will not be few. The Lord will glorify me; I will not be small. I hear my name in new territories of the world; I see global doors opening for me! 2025 is my set time for growth, increase, and expansion bigger than I imagined, more than I prayed for! Jeremiah 30:19, Psalm 102:13

My rain has come; fire, clear the way! Disappointments at the edge of breakthrough, delays and denials, lack of ideas/creativity, seasonal demonic quietness—let fire clear the way! 2025: It’s raining elevation, expansion, breakthroughs, and back-to-back celebrations for What God Cannot Do Does Not Exist! 1 Kings 18:30-46, Amos 9:12

2025: REHOBOTH! The Lord has made room for me! Earlier than expected, bigger than imagined. My testimony shall be: “And (put your name) waxed great, and went forward, and grew until (put your name) became very great.” Genesis 26:13

Seasons are changing; I align! My past failures, my background, and the city I live in cannot stop me! Every mindset with the potential to sabotage my journey in 2025—fire! Proverbs 23:18

2025: (put your name) GO AND PLAY IT BIG! Big ideas! Big contracts! Big partnerships! Big results! I refuse to be average. I am too anointed to remain small. 2025 is my year of BIG THINGS! 1 Corinthians 2:9, Romans 8:19

I AM NUMBER ONE! Whatever I need for this to become a reality—visibility, connections, finances, favour for help and helpers—this January, I PUT MY FEET THERE! I take my place as number one! Deuteronomy 28:13, Joshua 3:13

2025: NO FADING GLORY! No day will leave me less than the previous! I arise, I move from glory to glory. 2 Corinthians 3:18

As I journey through 2025, my business/career/ministry will not be used to balance any demonic transaction. Territorial powers that sponsor reduction and demonic forces in cities and nations that swallow great destinies—fire! Ephesians 2:2, Ephesians 6:12

As evidence that I have a s seen the God that sees me to lift and turn things around, Whatever I call “My 5 loaves and 2 fishes” – what is in my hands will become globally celebrated! Matthew‬ ‭14‬:‭19‬-‭21‬

By the mantle of a divine upgrade resting upon me in 2025, let every water in my hands turn to wine! In the same places my hopes were dashed in previous years, in the same areas where shame came knocking, I emerge with new wine. I make news for the right reasons; I exceed expectations. John 2:1-11

By the blessing of God upon my life, I decree and declare over all the remaining days of 2025: I am fruitful! I multiply! I replenish! I subdue! I walk in dominion! No part of my prophecy will be hijacked or exchanged! I command all doors/gates of my prophecy: EPHPHATHA!!! Genesis 1:28, Mark 7:34

I draw a bloodline around my business/career/ministry/all the works of my hands! This far, no further! O ye old serpent, however you choose to manifest again—whether as a man, woman, system, or structure—I announce the blood of Jesus is against you! Die by fire! – Hebrews 12:24, Revelation 12:9

I am diligent in the place of my assignment/calling/business/career. I discern times and seasons. I am focused and purposeful. I walk in wisdom, clarity, and precision. Therefore, in the order of Proverbs 22:29, a space is being created for me at the top. I take my place among men and women of distinction. Amen.

2025: As I take my place at the gates through these 21 days, I rise, I rule, I reign in my industry! I move from the prison to the palace, from the backside of the desert to the throne. This year, as they count men/women of impact, high flyers, and trailblazers, I declare: MY NAME IS ON THAT LIST! Genesis 41:37-44, 2 Samuel 5:4

I redeem every day of 2025 by the blood of Jesus! Attacks and arrows that shortchange the destiny of men with sicknesses of the body, diseases of the mind, and coldness of the spirit: I AM NOT YOUR CANDIDATE! Fire! I declare again over my 2025: Sound mind! Healthy body! Fervent spirit! Ephesians 5:16

My 2025 has become a journey of grace! By the zeal of El-Roi, the God who uses the weak things of this world to confound the wise, this is the year my little efforts will yield greater results! Amen. 1 Corinthians 1:27

____ Congratulations! I hear sounds of multiple congratulations, and it’s getting louder! Angels of announcement, mysterious trumpeters—go forth and announce my name to those who need what I carry. Let them come from the east, west, north, and south to deliver my congratulations! Amen! Revelation 8

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All you need to know about new Anambra State Homeland and Security Law, 2025

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All you need to know about new Anambra State Homeland and Security Law, 2025

𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝘄, 2025.

Yesterday, during the plenary session, the Anambra State House of Assembly led by the Speaker 𝗥𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗸𝘄𝘂 𝗡𝗸𝗲𝗺 𝗨𝗱𝗲𝘇𝗲,𝗣𝗵.𝗗, passed the Anambra State Homeland Security Bill 2025 into Law.

This law gives legislative strength to the efforts of Mr Governor 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗸𝘄𝘂𝗺𝗮 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗼, 𝗖𝗙𝗥 in the establishment of a 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗙𝗜𝗧 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗔 in other to restore absolute peace in the State, thereby making Anambra safe from any type of Criminal activity.

This law captures all the necessary things needed for effective implementation. Some clauses I want to highlight includes:

𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 4: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐚.

  1. Prevent and detect crimes
  2. Make available relevant information on criminals
  3. Take necessary measures to ensure that criminals do not operate in any part of the State
  4. Preserve law and order
  5. Protect lives and properties
  6. Arrest criminals and hand them over to police for investigation
  7. Give further assistance to the Police where required in the production of witnesses.

𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 5; 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐚

  1. The Agunechemba shall have powers to arrest and hand over to the police, any person who commits crime
  2. Patrol the streets and villages at any time of the day
  3. Maintain security barricades in appropriate places
  4. Question and handover to the person, any person of questionable character or of suspicious movement
  5. Enter and search any compound into which a questionable person runs into while being pursued
  6. Form special forces or squad for the purpose of tackling kidnapping, banditry, consumption of illicit drugs, cultism, robbery and any other violent crimes in the State.
    𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 8: 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧;
    (1). There is establishment a supervisory body to be known as the Anambra State Security Supervisory Committee
    (2). The Anambra State Security Supervisory Committee shall consist of,
    (a) The Governor or any other person designated by him, as the Chairman
    (b) The Commissioner in charge of homeland security, if any, as a member
    (c) The Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, if any, as a member
    (d) A representative of the Nigeria Police Force as a member
    (e) A representative of Department of State Security Service (DSS) as a member
    (f) A representative of National Security and Civil Defense Corp (NSCDC) as a member
    (g) The Chairman of House of Assembly Committee on Security as a member
    (h) The Chairman of State Council of Traditional Rulers or his representative as a member
    (i) A Secretary/Legal Adviser who shall be a State Counsel from Ministry of Justice
    (j) The Mayors of the Local government areas
    (k) Any other member or members as maybe appointed by the Governor.

𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 13: 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞.

  1. As from the commencement of this law, all president Generals of the town unions recognized by the State Government shall not later than the first week of every month, submit to the Mayor of their respective local government areas and ministry in charge of homeland security or where not existing at the time, any other department or office in charge of security in the State as may be designated by the Governor, a report in any manner as may be prescribed, of;
    (a) All criminal or criminally suspicious activities in their communities or by persons from their communities, for the preceding month

(b) Any apprehension or arrest of offenders or suspects made by the Agunechemba establishment under this law, the Nigeria Police or any other law enforcement agency in their communities for the preceding month

(c) The names, addresses, phone numbers, whereabouts and any other necessary particulars of the persons alleged or suspected to have taken part directly or indirectly in the activities in paragraph (a) of the subsection 1 of this section or apprehended or arrested as in paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of this section.

(d) Any person who appears to them to be new and unknown but resides in the community in the preceding month, with the name, address, phone numbers, and any other necessary particulars of such person

(e) Any location whether in the forest or not, suspected to be occupied or used by kidnappers or bandits either as a dwelling place or for perpetration of crime

(f) Any person who brandishes wealth or engages in lavish or luxurious spending or lifestyle without an ostensible and verified means of livelihood in their communities for the preceding month, with their name, address, phone numbers, and any other necessary particulars of such persons; and

(g) Their assessment of the Security condition in their communities

  1. Any President General who fails to make the report as required under subsection 1 of this section shall be guilty of misconduct and shall be liable to have his recognition by the State Government withdrawn.
  2. Any President General who parades himself as such after his recognition has been withdrawn by the State Government, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of 2 years or a fine of 5million naira or both.

𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 14: 𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐬, 𝐋𝐨𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬.
(1.a) As from the commencement of this law, any landlord or owner of property shall before before letting out his property, demand and obtain from the proposed tenant, a copy of the valid means of identification of the tenant with his phone number, details of his occupation and where applicable, his place of work and shall submit such means of identification and information to the President General of the town union who shall upon demand, immediately transmit same to the Mayor of the Local Government.

(b) In any community where there exist(s) estate which makes it difficult for the President General of the community to receive the means of identification and information specified in paragraph A of sub-section of this section directly from the landlords, the President General shall direct the leadership of the Estate association to collect such means of identification and information from the landlords and transmit to him.

(2) Any person who lets out his property without obtaining a valid means of identification from the tenant or the information required under subsection 1 of this section, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of one year with an option of fine of five million naira or both.

(3) The proprietor or operator of any hotel, commercial guest house, inn, lodge, motel, short let apartment or other commercial dwelling place by whatever name called, or hostel shall before accommodating any person, demand and obtain from the guest, a copy of the valid means of identification of the guest and shall as prescribed by the State or Local Government, submit to the appropriate authority the means of identification of the guest and any other information required by the State or Local Government.

(4) The proprietor or operator of any hotel, commercial guest house, inn, lodge, motel, short let apartment or other commercial dwelling place by whatever name called, shall as from the commencement of this law, install in such facility, a surveillance camera to record the checking in of guest and or the activities taking place within the premises and surroundings and shall as prescribed by the State or Local Government, submit to the appropriate authority the data recorded by the camera.

(5) Any proprietor or operator of hotel, commercial guest house, inn, lodge, motel, short let apartment, hostel or other commercial dwelling place by whatever name called, who fails to comply with the provisions of sub-sections 3 and 4 of this section, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of six months with a option of fine of one million naira or both

(6) The commissioner in charge of hospitality may withdraw the license or shut down the operations of any hotel, commercial guest house, inn, lodge, motel, short let apartment, hostel or other commercial dwelling place which fails to comply with the provisions of sub-sections 3 and 4 of this section

𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 15: 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐲

  1. Any person being the owner of any land whether or not in a forest or of any building or a person in control of any such land or building who allows such land or building to be occupied as a camp or settlement or used for purposes of perpetrating or aiding kidnapping, detention of kidnapped victims, demanding or collection of ransoms in relation to kidnapping or any other crime in furtherance of kidnapping or any form of banditry, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of 25 years without an option of fine.
  2. Any person not being a member of the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Army or other Security agency recognized by the law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or the laws of Anambra State, who lives or harbours people on any land in the forest in any part of the State except for purposes related to farming or in furtherance of any lawful business, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of 25 years without an option of fine.
  3. Any person being the owner of any land in the forest or a person in control of any such land, who allows any person, not being a member of the Police Force, Nigeria Army or other Security agency recognized by the law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or the laws of Anambra State to live or camp in such forest except for purposes related to farming or in furtherance of any lawful business, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of 25 years without an option of fine.
  4. Any person being the owner of any property or a person in control of any such property, who is or becomes aware that such property is used for the commission of any offence and conceals such fact or fails to report same to the police or Agunechemba under this law, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of 25 years without an option of fine.
  5. Any person or building used for the commission of any offence under this section shall be forfeited to the State Government
  6. Nothing in sub section 5 of this section shall preclude the Governor of the State from revoking or acquiring for overriding public purpose, any property in the State, in line with the provisions of the Land use Act.

𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 16: 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭 𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐬

  1. No property in the State shall be used for the manufacture, use or sale of illicit drugs.
  2. Any property used for the manufacture, sale or use of illicit drugs in the state shall be forfeited to the state Government.

𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 17: 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥.

In furtherance of the powers granted to the Attorney General of the States pursuant to section 211 of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), section 149 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Anambra State 2023 and the section 31 of the Police Act 2020.

  1. The files of all cases bothering on or related to kidnapping under investigation by the police shall at the conclusion of investigation, subject to the direction of the Attorney General, be immediately forwarded to the Attorney General for review or advice.
  2. Where the investigation is not concluded within 15 days from the date of the arrest or the date the report is made whichever is earlier, the case file shall be duplicated and submitted to the Attorney General immediately upon the expiration of the said period of 15 days for his direction, review or advice.

𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 18: 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬.

  1. Any person who under the practice of “𝑶𝒌𝒆𝒊𝒕𝒆” or “𝑬𝒛𝒆 𝑵𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒊” or under any other guise, administers any substance or charm on or for any other person for the purpose of commission of any offence or for the purpose of accumulation of wealth by supernatural means other than by any known lawful means of livelihood or who publicly propagates the accumulation of such wealth other than by any known lawful means of livelihood, commits and offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of 6 years with an option of fine of 20 million naira or both.
  2. Any person who performs any sacrifice or dumps on any road or thrown into any water body in the state, any charms, substance or items of sacrifice in foregrance of the commission of any offense under subsection 1 of this section, commits and offense and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of 6 years with an option of fine of 20 million Naira or both.
  3. Any person who misleads the public by purporting to wield any Supernatural powers which he is found not to possess or who obtains any reward from any person in furtherance thereof, commit an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of 6 years with an option of fine of 20 million naira or both.
  4. For the purpose of ascertaining weather or not a person possesses the natural powers under subsection 3 of this section, any such person suspected of misleading the public under subsection 3 of this section shall at the stage of investigation, be subjected to proof that he possesses such powers.
  5. An investigation made by the police in respect of any offence under this section shall be forwarded to the Attorney General of the State for review and advice before the prosecution of any person suspected of having committed the offence.

𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 19: 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞

  1. Any person who uses any religious place for the commission or to aid the commission of any crime, commit an offense and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of 6 years with an option of fine of 20 million naira or both.
  2. Any religious place suspected of being used to commit or aid the commission of any crime may be sealed by the order of the Governor pending the conclusion of investigation.
  3. If after the conclusion of investigation, there exists a prime facie case of the commission or aiding the commission of any crime in such place, any person found culpable shall be charged to court.
  4. Where a person is charged to court under this section, the property or place involved shall be sealed, except unsealed by the order of the Governor, remain sealed until the determination of the charge or unless otherwise ordered by the court.

𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒖𝒔𝒆 20: 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬.

Any person who performs or requires of any person the performance of any rituals involving human parts, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of 25 years without an option of fine.

From these clauses highlighted, you can see that this law encompasses all.

We shall continue to bring you more details of this law.

𝐑𝐭. 𝐇𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐣𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐎𝐤𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐤𝐰𝐮 (𝑶𝒈𝒃𝒖𝒆𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒌𝒐𝒆𝒇𝒊), for House of Assembly Committee on Media and Publicity

[Register Now] It’s 42 days to the close of NBA AGC Early Bird registration

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[Register Now] It’s 42 days to the close of NBA AGC Early Bird registration

In 42 days the early bird opportunity to register for the Nigerian Bar Association 2025 Annual General Conference will close.

February 28th is almost here. !Hurry now and register to attend.

The NBA AGC is an annual event dedicated to exploring the latest developments in law and providing participants with the highest-level insights from leading experts in the field.
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Important Notes:
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The NBA looks forward to welcoming you to this prestigious event, where critical legal issues and innovations will be discussed, and networking opportunities will abound. Act promptly to secure your participation at early bird rates, which will only be available until February 28, 2025. 

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