Congratulations Pour In For Past NBA Secretary General, PALU President Emeka Obegolu On His Elevation To Rank Of SAN

Lawyers across the country have continued to shower compliments and best wishes on Past Secretary General of the Nigerian Association (NBA) and President of the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU), Chief Emeka Jude-Phillipe Obegolu as he is sworn in as Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) today. Senior lawyers shared their thoughts on the elevation with The Metro Lawyer (TML): Today, I congratulate and celebrate my brother Emeka Jude-Phillipe Obegolu. This honour is the reward for all your effort and sacrifices over the years and it is very well deserved. It shows to a large extent that merit still counts for something. I look forward to great exploits in the future, my Learned Silk!- Elachi Agada, FICMC (Ex-Chairman, NBA Abuja Branch) Who is better deserving of the Prestigious Rank of SAN than our dearest Double Chief; Double President (like I always refer to to him), NBA National General Secretary (Emeritus), Mr. Emeka J. Obegolu. The man with the most beautiful personae, whose words are his bond. Ever smiling and attentive to render assistance to anyone in need (like my humble self). The one whose mother is a colleague, Dr. and Philanthropist with an equal sister Lawyer with a kind heart. Sir, We are blessed to have you and may the good Lord continually shine on your blessed path - Ameen. Congratulations once again Sir. - Adama Mohammed, FICMC; FCILG -USA (1st Woman PROVOST NBA Abuja Branch {Unity Bar}; Secretary, MULAN Abuja Branch) I want to sincerely congratulate High Chief Emeka Obegolu SAN on his elevation to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria today, being the 8th day of December 2021. No doubt you have worked hard and distinguished yourself in the league of elite legal practitioners in Nigeria. You have excelled both at the bar and in the circular world. No doubt you were chosen among the very few to be conferred with this noble privilege at this time in your practice. May this elevation present before you the opportunity to continue to excel and serve the bar to the fullest of your God given potentials. Congratulations . - Ajuluchukwu Eze (Ex-Publicity Secretary of the NBA, Abuja Branch) Akajiugo, like the Palm tree that shares his height, is a fine gentleman with multiple and diverse resources, reach and depth. A man of gravitas, he is of the stock that is cerebral, strategic and richly resourceful. His conferment with the coveted rank of Silk is well deserved and was actually eagerly anticipated. He is such an admirable leader, a great asset and I’m immensely proud to be associated with him. I celebrate him today and pray many more blessings on him. - Chioma Onyenucheya-Uko (Acting Chairman of the NBA, Abuja Branch) Emeka Jude Obegolu's elevation to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria is an honour well deserved and a testament to the fact that hard work, ethical conduct, exceptional professionalism and discipline pays within the profession. He has admirably distinguished himself as an exceptional leader, an outstanding advocate, a thorough bred professional and a leader of impeccable quality and standard. He is a role model and mentor to the younger lawyers and we at Otu Okaiwu Abuja are proud to be associated with him as our Ambassador. Congratulations High Chief Emeka Jude Obegolu, SAN. -Ejiofor Onwuaso (President, Otu Okaiwu Association, Abuja) See pictures from his conferment below...