2024 Election

OGANIJA MUHAMMED YUSUF

OGANIJA MUHAMMED YUSUF

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NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION ILORIN BRANCH ELECTORAL COMMITTEE 2024

OGANIJA MUHAMMED YUSUF - ASS. GEN. SECRETARY ASPIRANT

MANIFESTO OF OGANIJA YUSUF MUHAMMED ASPIRING TO THE OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION (NBA), ILORIN BRANCH


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VISION

My vision is to foster positive change within our legal community, promote a vibrant, dynamic, and influential platform while cultivating a positive engagement with colleagues to advance the common interest of lawyers in Ilorin and beyond.

AGENDA

With your support, if I am elected the Assistant Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ilorin Branch, I intend to vigorously pursue the following agendas:

  1. PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO THE SECRETARY

    The main function of the office of the Assistant Secretary is to assist the Secretary of the Branch in the discharge of his duties and functions as required of him by the constitution. Similar to this responsibility is that of the Office of the Vice-Chairman which provide support to the chairman as and when necessary. The effectiveness and delivery of the mandate required of the chairman or secretary as in this case is greatly reliant on having an effective, supportive and cooperative person in the deputizing role. Take for instance, during the last Annul Retreat of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ilorin Branch 2023, the said program coincided with the period for holy pilgrimage for which the Chairman of the Branch embarked upon. However, notwithstanding the unavoidable absence of the chairman, the Vice-Chairperson of the branch competently filled in by acting in the place of the chairman thereby ensuring the smooth running of the activities of the NBA in the absence of the chairman.

    To this end, if I am elected the Assistant Secretary of the NBA, Ilorin Branch to serve our revered branch for the term 2024-2026, I shall and God willing ensure that I provide qualitative support to whoever emerge as the Secretary of the Branch by working closely with the individual to actualizing the role and duties of the office. Some of the duties which I shall perform includes:

    • Assisting the Secretary in ensuring meetings are effectively organized and minuted.
    • Assisting the Secretary in maintaining effective records and administration.
    • Assisting the Secretary in upholding the legal requirements of governing documents and other laws. (where relevant)
    • Assisting the Secretary in the Communication of information and dispatch of correspondence.
    • Where the duties as may be required of the Secretary are delegated to paid staff or volunteers, I will assist the Secretary in ensuring that these responsibilities are met.
    • Additionally, the Secretary often acts as an information and reference point for the Chair and other Executive Committee members and in the actualization of this responsibility, I shall provide support and assistance to the Secretary in the clarifying past practice and decisions; and retrieving relevant documentation where necessary.

    One of the most fundamental function which the office of the Secretary to with I seek to deputize is in the planning and conducting meeting effectively. The Branch usually hold a Monthly meeting/congress where matters in the front burner are discussed. The monthly meeting also serves as an avenue to socialize and it is also a meet and greet forum. In ensuring that the monthly congress of the Branch is successfully organised, I shall provide assistance and support to the Secretary and work with other Executive Committee members in the following ways:

    • Liaising with the Chairman and Secretary to plan meetings;
    • Work with the Secretary to receive agenda items from committee members;
    • Assist the Secretary in circulating agendas and reports;
    • Work together with the Secretary in taking minutes;
    • Circulating approved minutes;
    • Checking that agreed actions are carried out; among others activities.

  2. WORK WITH OTHER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO INCREASE AND STIMULATE THE INTEREST AND PARTICIPATION OF OUR MEMBERS.

    One of the most important consideration in ensuring a successful administrative goal is to ensure that the members of the association participate and are carried along in the day to day running of the matters concerning the interest of members. One of the ways to achieve this objective is to create a personal forum through which interest of our members could be stimulated and encourage them to participate in the activities of the Branch.

    To this end, dissemination of Notice of Meeting in addition to being posted on the NBA Ilorin Branch Whatsapp Platforms could also be disseminated via Direct Messaging to Branch Members and the use of Bulk SMS which could be easily seen and read by members especially when members have not had the opportunity of coming online. If I am elected as the Assistant Secretary, I will explore and ensure the realization of the use of Bulk SMS as a reminder to members of key NBA events including the Monthly Congress. Doing this I believe would further boost the participation of our Members.

  3. CONTRIBUTING PROGRESSIVE AND INOVATIVE IDEAS

    Another very important role which I intend to play if elected as the branch’s Assistant Secretary is the contribution of innovative ideas which would assist the Chairman and the Executive Committee in discharge of the Functions being saddled with. Take for instance, holding a special Congressional Session quarterly whereby very senior and respected members of the bar are invited and even possibly, retired judicial members, political office holders which could serve as thinktank session and in a way also serve as a continuing legal education avenue would not be out of place.

  4. WORKING WITH OTHER STAKHOLDERS ENSURE WELFARE AND PROTECTION OF OUR MEMBERS

    I will work with the Executive Committee to actualize a respected bar which would engender a greater welfare and social protection of our members especially during this period where professional abuse of legal practitioner especially by security and law enforcement agencies are taking place more frequently. I believe that the most competent approach is to ensure adequate sensitization of our members in their engagement with law enforment to prevent such ugly occurrence and where such disappointing abuses occurs, members should stand in solidarity as such incidence that affects one affects all our collective interest.

  5. CAPACITY BUILDING

    If elected the Assistant Secretary, I hope to use my membership of the Executive Committee canvass the leadership of the NBA to organize more and regular training programs, workshops, seminars, and mentorship sessions for lawyers (especially young lawyers) to enhance professional development and career prospects in emerging areas of law such as Aviation Law, Taxation, Corporate Governance, Intellectual Property Law and Practice and so many others. Doing this I believe would improve the quality of lawyers especially new wigs who seeks to get placement in law offices.

  6. CANVASSING THE NBA LEADERSHIP FOR MORE SUPPORT FOR YOUNG LAWYERS

    In the wake of the 21st century legal practice where mentorship is on an increase decline, the attendant consequence is the continuous decline in the quality of legal practitioners. The NBA as an association including the NBA Ilorin Branch need to do more by providing adequate avenue for mentorship to bolster legal skill of young lawyers. Myself as a lawyer from that constituency, I hope to use my membership of the Executive Committee if elected to canvass the leadership of the NBA to providing more support to the young lawyers especially new wigs.

  7. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND INCLUSION:

    If elected, I will support various projects and activities that will contribute to the social good and the advancement of the rule of law. I will also facilitate, mobilize and encourage lawyers to participate in pro bono services, legal aid, and community outreach, in order to promote our individual and collective image in the legal community.

The above highlighted and discussed objectives and many more goals shall be the focus of my membership if I am trusted and voted in as the Assistant Secretary of the NBA Ilorin Branch for the 2024 – 2026 administration.

If I am permitted to act in the capacity of the Assistant Secretary, I shall repay your trust and support with dedication, focus and commitment to quality representation. This is only possible if you cast your vote for me.

Support and vote for me OGANIJA YUSUF MUHAMMED as the Assistant Secretary come 25th June, 2024.

Thank you and God Bless.