NBA Keffi Branch Congratulates Nuhu J. Egya On Appointment As Chairman Of Citizens And Liberties Committee
The Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Keffi Branch, Halidu Ibrahim Kaigama, Esq., has extended heartfelt congratulations to the branch’s Chairman, Nuhu J. Egya, Esq., on his recent appointment as Chairman of the Citizens and Liberties Committee of the NBA National.
In a statement issued on behalf of the members of the Keffi Branch, Kaigama praised Egya for his exceptional service and contributions to the 32nd President of the NBA, noting that his unwavering dedication and hard work have not gone unnoticed. Kaigama described Egya’s appointment as a testament to his remarkable leadership abilities and commitment to the legal profession.
He also expressed confidence in Egya’s ability to excel in his new role, highlighting his integrity, passion, honour, and courage as qualities that have consistently set him apart. He commended Egya’s commitment to the NBA Keffi Branch as its Chairman, emphasising that his leadership will continue to inspire and positively impact the legal community.
In addition, Kaigama conveyed his congratulations to the newly elected 32nd President of the NBA, Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN (Life Bencher), and his team, thanking him for recognising Egya’s capabilities and entrusting him with the significant responsibility of leading the Citizens and Liberties Committee. Kaigama reaffirmed the branch’s unwavering loyalty and support to the new administration and wished them success in their endeavours.
The Metro Lawyer (TML) recalls that the newly inaugurated President of the Nigerian Bar Association underscored the importance of the Citizens and Liberties Committee, stating, “It is believed that thousands of citizens are suffering in unlawful custody in many detention facilities/centres in all the States of the Federation. The Association no doubt has a crucial role to play in monitoring and ensuring that the requisite authorities carry out their statutory duties of inspecting Police Stations and other detention facilities in the various States of Nigeria and the FCT.”
The President further outlined the committee’s mandate: “The Citizens’ Liberties Committee shall collaborate with the NBA branches to liaise with the Chief Judges of the States and the FCT to ensure that all Police stations and other detention facilities in each State of the Federation and the FCT are visited and inspected by Magistrates and Judges once a month, in accordance with the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act/Law.”
He added that the committee “shall also direct the Human Rights Committee of each branch of the NBA to accompany Chief Magistrates and Judges to conduct monthly inspections of all Police Stations and other detention facilities in Nigeria, in accordance with the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act/Law. It shall also encourage citizens to participate in the monitoring and inspections of Police Stations and other detention facilities by Magistrates and Judges and to report through the Human Rights Committee of Branches.”
Other members of the Citizens and Liberties Committee include Malachy Ugwumadu (Alternate Chair), Adeyanju Deji, and Maxwell Opara.
