The Enugu branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) led by Chairman Chief V.C. Odo paid a courtesy visit to the President of the Customary Court of Appeal, Enugu State, Hon. Justice G.C. Nnamani, on October 28, 2024. The visit aimed to strengthen the bar and bench relationship, discuss pressing needs of the bar, and explore ways to support the CCA staff in particular and lawyers in general. The President responded positively, promising to liaise with the governor and the Chief Judge on staff welfare and infrastructural development. Plans were also discussed to host the NEC Meeting of the NBA from November 6-8, 2024, and AGC 2026 in Enugu.
Other dignitaries include; Hon. Justice G. C. Nnamani, FCIArb, Hon. Justice E. N. Nnamani (PhD), Hon. Justice R. E. Ogbodo (PhD), The Chief Registrar and Deputy Chief Registrars of the Customary Court of Appeal, Enugu State.
*Key Highlights:*
– *Strengthening relationships*: The visit aimed to strengthen the relationship between the bar and bench.
– *Addressing pressing needs*: The visit addressed pressing needs of the bar, including fixing of conduit pipe for the lighting of the new Bar center, funding, and car parking arrangements.
– *Supporting CCA staff and lawyers*: The visit explored ways to support the CCA staff and lawyers.
– *Positive response*: The President responded positively, promising to liaise with the governor and the Chief Judge on staff welfare and infrastructural development.
– *Future plans*: Plans were discussed to host the NEC Meeting of the NBA from November 6-8, 2024, and AGC 2026 in Enugu.
