NBA Boycott : Partial compliance in Kwara

LAWYERS in Kwara state partially complied with the directive by
the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) on the boycott of court
proceedings in protests against the controversial suspension of
former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen.

Speaking on the development with journalists in Ilorin on
Tuesday, the Chairman of the Ilorin branch of the NBA, Muhammed
Akande, attributed the partial success of the boycott to the fact
that the Heads of Courts were formally communicated on the decision
of the NBA.

Akande said that officials of the local branch who attended the
emergency NEC meeting of the body only returned to base on
Tuesday.

The NBA expressed confidence that the boycott would be more
effective today (Wednesday) as the Chief Judge of the state and
others would have been properly put on notice.

“There was partial compliance; not full because really some
members were not aware so we tried our best to enforce it. The
problem was that I was at the NEC meeting yesterday where the
decision was made and I just have to rush down and I just get back
to the office.

“The Heads of Courts are not aware so I have to call the Chief
Judge of Kwara state and some other Heads of Courts. You know we
have to communicate them officially with the decision of NEC. I
just came with the official position for the attention of the Heads
of Courts. So by tomorrow, there will be total compliance,” he
said.

NDA to Establish Driving School for Cadets

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), has disclosed it is
formalizing plans to establish a driving school in Kaduna. This was
revealed by the Commandant NDA, Major General A Oyebade, during a
courtesy visit by Zonal Commanding Officer, Federal Road Safety
Corps, Kaduna Zone, Assistant Corps Mashal Ayobami Omiyale in
Afaka.

General Oyebade said the driving school will be primarily to
train cadets in the rudiments, theory and practical knowledge of
driving.

The Commandant, who commended FRSC for the tremendous impact it
has made in forestalling safety of lives and property on our roads,
also praised the partnership between the two institutions.

Earlier, the Zonal Commanding Officer while stating his purpose
of visit said he came to pay homage to the commandant and to
appreciate the synergy between FRSC and NDA. He applauded the
Commandant for instilling discipline and learning in the cadets
urging him to maintain the high standard NDA is known for.

Abubakar Abdullahi

Major

Academy Public Relations Officer