Nigerian Bar Association Investigates Owerri Branch Over N100m Gift Allegations
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has announced the formation of a three-man committee to probe the Owerri branch over allegations of mismanagement of N100 million gift from the Imo State Government.
The decision was made following concerns raised by members of the branch and a requisition for an Extraordinary General Meeting.
Speaking on the matter, NBA President, Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, stated that the committee's role is to investigate the allegations surrounding the handling of the N100 million government gift.
"The constitution of the committee does not constitute a finding against any person," she said.
The committee will examine the financial records of the branch and ensure that all parties implicated have a fair opportunity to respond.
The committee comprises of NBA General Secretary, Afam Okeke; Treasurer, Esther Jimoh; and Auditor General, Chinwe Onyeka.
The investigation will be carried out in line with due process, ensuring transparency and accountability in the association's operations.
The committee will submit its findings and recommendations by or before October 30, 2026.
The Nigerian Bar Association has launched an inquiry into the handling of a N100 million government gift given to the Owerri branch of the association.
The move comes after members of the branch raised concerns and requested for an extraordinary general meeting.
Nigerian Bar Association to Investigate Owerri Branch Over N100m Gift Mismanagement Allegations
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has announced the establishment of a three-person panel to investigate allegations of mismanagement surrounding the handling of a N100 million government gift given to the Owerri branch of the association.
The decision was made following concerns raised by members of the branch and a request for an extraordinary general meeting.
Speaking on the matter, NBA President, Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, stated that the panel's formation does not constitute an automatic finding against anyone.
"The panel will examine the financial records of the branch and ensure that all parties involved are given a fair opportunity to respond," she said.
The panel will conduct its investigation in line with due process, ensuring transparency and accountability in the association's operations.
The panel will submit its findings and recommendations by or before October 30, 2026.
NBA Opens Inquiry into Owerri Branch's Handling of N100m Government Gift
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has initiated a three-person panel to probe claims of mismanagement concerning the handling of a N100 million government gift to the Owerri branch of the association.
The decision was made following concerns raised by members of the branch and a request for an extraordinary general meeting.
Speaking on the matter, NBA President, Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, affirmed that the panel's formation does not constitute an automatic finding against anyone.
"The panel will examine the financial records of the branch and ensure that all parties involved are given a fair opportunity to respond," she said.
The panel will conduct its investigation in line with due process, ensuring transparency and accountability in the association's operations.
The panel will submit its findings and recommendations by or before October 30, 2026.
NBA Launches Inquiry into Owerri Branch's Handling of N100m Government Gift
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has initiated a three-person panel to probe claims of mismanagement concerning the handling of a N100 million government gift to the Owerri branch of the association.
The decision was made following concerns raised by members of the branch and a request for an extraordinary general meeting.
Speaking on the matter, NBA President, Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, emphasized that the panel's establishment does not automatically constitute a finding against anyone.
"The committee will examine the financial records of the branch and ensure that all parties involved are given a fair opportunity to respond," she said.
The committee will conduct its investigation in line with due process, ensuring transparency and accountability in the association's operations.
The committee will submit its findings and recommendations by or before October 30, 2026.
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<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
