NBA PRESIDENT SENDS JUBILEE' MESSAGE TO NIGERIANS

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Olumide Akpata has on Thursday, felicitated with President Muhammadu Buhari and the good people of Nigeria as the Nation marks its 60th Independence anniversary

In a statement tagged "Nigerian Bar Association Diamond Jubilee Message" made available to Lawparliament Akpata underscored the need for a collective responsibility and oneness on the part of Nigerians.

He harped on the need for respect for the rule of law, court orders, and the constituion as being the bed rock for survival of the nation's democracy.

The statement reads:

"The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) joins all Nigerians in celebrating the grand occasion of the 60th anniversary of our great nation as an independent and sovereign entity.

"It seems just like a few years ago that we celebrated the 50th anniversary of our independence in 2010.

"Alas, like a famous poet noted, "time's winged chariot hurries ever near.

"Indeed, while we have abundant reasons to celebrate our continuous existence as a nation, it is important to acknowledge that recent events have tested our collective resolve, and it is a testament to our resilience and collective will that we have weathered and continue to weather these storms .

"The NBA uses this occasion to call on the Government and people of Nigeria, to rededicate ourselves to our democractic ideals of respect for the fundamental principles of our union including respect for the supremacy of the constituion and the rule of law.

" Unqualified obedience to all orders of court; respect for the fundamental rights of citizens, and to continually strive towards a country based on equity and fairness," he said

Akpata wished all Nigerians a Happy Diamond Jubilee