Over 1000 Lawyers from different countries of Africa have
converged on Port Harcourt for the African Bar Association 2017
Annual Conference, where participants are discussing ways to
rapidly develop the continent.
Declaring open the 2017 African Bar Association Annual
Conference in Port Harcourt on Monday, Rivers State Governor ,
Nyesom Ezenwo Wike stated that the great task before African
leaders is to provide the enabling fiscal and regulatory
environment for the private sector to create jobs and provide
economic prosperity and security for the people.
He charged African lawyers to be shining lights in the continent
and to help reshape it for the good of the people.
He said: “It is against this background that we note with
satisfaction the decision of AFBA to organize this conference.
“The upswing of stable democratic governments and appreciable
investments in development infrastructure has contributed in no
small measure to positively change the continent’s economic
narratives.”
He said despite being weakened by the global recession, reports
affirm Africa’s positive economic outlook as one of the world’s
most attractive frontiers for trade and investments.
The governor informed the African Lawyers that Rivers State has
been repositioned as Nigeria’s investment destination.
The governor said: “As we speak , Rivers State is adjudged to be
one of the safest and secure states in the country. Our communities
are safe. Our local government areas are safe and secure, just as
our homes and neighbourhoods are safe and secure “.
He noted that the state has advanced in areas of an independent
judiciary, quality infrastructure and basic amenities developed by
the incumbent administration.
In his keynote address, immediate Past President of Tanzania, Dr
Jakaya Kikwete called on African leaders to work for greater
investment climate on the continent.
He said Africa can be a continent where her people are wealthy
and happy if leaders create the right environment for
investment.
Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal said Africans should
believe that as a people they can work for the attainment of set
goals
Attorney General of Sierra Leone, Joseph Kamara said the
conference is symbolic as it creates a platform to chart a course
for the development of Africa.
In his remarks, President of African Bar Association, Mr
Hannibal Uwaifo said the need for the African legal community to
re-enter the global stage informed the resuscitation of the African
Bar Association.
Welcoming delegates to the 2017 African Bar Association Annual
Conference, Vice President of the Association, Mr Eddy Mark urged
participants to take advantage of the conference to savour the
hospitality of Rivers State.
Photos Below
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom
Ezenwo Wike addressing the 2017 African Bar Association Annual
Conference in Port Harcourt on Monday.
L-R: Rivers State Governor, Nyesom
Ezenwo Wike, Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal and Immediate
Past President of Tanzania, Dr Jakaya Kikwete during the 2017
African Bar Association Annual Conference in Port Harcourt on
Monday.
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom
Ezenwo Wike and the Chairman of the Governing Council of African
Bar Association, Joseph Daudu (SAN) during the 2017 African Bar
Association Annual Conference in Port Harcourt on Monday.
Over 1000 Lawyers from different countries of Africa have
converged on Port Harcourt for the African Bar Association 2017
Annual Conference, where participants are discussing ways to
rapidly develop the continent.
Declaring open the 2017 African Bar Association Annual
Conference in Port Harcourt on Monday, Rivers State Governor ,
Nyesom Ezenwo Wike stated that the great task before African
leaders is to provide the enabling fiscal and regulatory
environment for the private sector to create jobs and provide
economic prosperity and security for the people.
He charged African lawyers to be shining lights in the continent
and to help reshape it for the good of the people.
He said: “It is against this background that we note with
satisfaction the decision of AFBA to organize this conference.
“The upswing of stable democratic governments and appreciable
investments in development infrastructure has contributed in no
small measure to positively change the continent’s economic
narratives.”
He said despite being weakened by the global recession, reports
affirm Africa’s positive economic outlook as one of the world’s
most attractive frontiers for trade and investments.
The governor informed the African Lawyers that Rivers State has
been repositioned as Nigeria’s investment destination.
The governor said: “As we speak , Rivers State is adjudged to be
one of the safest and secure states in the country. Our communities
are safe. Our local government areas are safe and secure, just as
our homes and neighbourhoods are safe and secure “.
He noted that the state has advanced in areas of an independent
judiciary, quality infrastructure and basic amenities developed by
the incumbent administration.
In his keynote address, immediate Past President of Tanzania, Dr
Jakaya Kikwete called on African leaders to work for greater
investment climate on the continent.
He said Africa can be a continent where her people are wealthy
and happy if leaders create the right environment for
investment.
Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal said Africans should
believe that as a people they can work for the attainment of set
goals
Attorney General of Sierra Leone, Joseph Kamara said the
conference is symbolic as it creates a platform to chart a course
for the development of Africa.
In his remarks, President of African Bar Association, Mr
Hannibal Uwaifo said the need for the African legal community to
re-enter the global stage informed the resuscitation of the African
Bar Association.
Welcoming delegates to the 2017 African Bar Association Annual
Conference, Vice President of the Association, Mr Eddy Mark urged
participants to take advantage of the conference to savour the
hospitality of Rivers State.
Photos Below
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom
Ezenwo Wike addressing the 2017 African Bar Association Annual
Conference in Port Harcourt on Monday.L-R: Rivers State Governor, Nyesom
Ezenwo Wike, Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal and Immediate
Past President of Tanzania, Dr Jakaya Kikwete during the 2017
African Bar Association Annual Conference in Port Harcourt on
Monday.
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom
Ezenwo Wike and the Chairman of the Governing Council of African
Bar Association, Joseph Daudu (SAN) during the 2017 African Bar
Association Annual Conference in Port Harcourt on Monday.
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