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Charles Ajiboye welcomes NEC delegates in Jos: Remarkable leaders are forged from devoted followers. Discover the untold story of NEC.

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February 28, 2024

Stella Charles Akupue

Charles Ajiboye welcomes NEC delegates in Jos: Remarkable leaders are forged from devoted followers. Discover the untold story of NEC.

Meet Charles Ajiboye, a multi-faceted legal professional renowned for his results-driven approach. With a diverse skill set that includes authorship, public speaking, and expertise as a chartered mediator and conciliator, Charles is a prominent figure in the legal community. Additionally, he holds distinctions as a Chartered Secretary and a Certified Board Evaluator, showcasing his commitment to excellence in corporate governance.

Beyond his legal pursuits, Charles is an avid fitness enthusiast, often swimming or playing golf at Ikoyi Club 1938 during his leisure time. As an Advisor at the Institute for Productivity and Business Innovation Management (IPBIM), he shapes enhanced productivity and innovation strategies. Charles is also a dedicated family man, cherishing time with his spouse and children.

The National Executive Committee is the second-highest decision-making organ of the Nigerian Bar Association. Second only to the Annual General Meeting, which gathers all Nigerian lawyers.

Many lawyers are usually indifferent to large meetings like this and do not give the necessary attention, only to turn around to complain when unfavourable decisions are made. We need to change this attitude and become more interested in gatherings where vital decisions are made to improve our profession and country.

As I warmly welcome NEC members to the city of Jos, Plateau State, for deliberating issues that will improve the legal profession and the country, I ask you, as a lawyer, what are your expectations? How are you holding your leaders and representatives accountable? How are you playing your own part?

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In case you did not know, the constitution of the NBA provides for the composition of NEC as follows:

National Officers;
All past Presidents and General Secretaries;
All Chairmen and Secretaries of registered Branches;
Chairmen and Secretaries of Sections and Fora;5. Other deserving members of the Association co-opted by the National Executive Council provided always that the total number of the co-opted members shall not exceed 150 (one hundred and fifty) the composition of which shall be as follows:
a. Senior Advocates of Nigeria – 30;
b. Senior Members, other than Senior Advocates of Nigeria, who are over 25 years post call – 30;
fit.
c. Active members of 10 years post call but below 25 years post call – 45
d. Past National Officers other than Past Presidents and General Secretaries – 10
e. Special interest groups – 20
vi. Active members who are less than 10 years post-call – 15

The constitution of the NBA also gives very enormous powers to the NEC to:

Exercise control and management over the finances of the Association, including the
Appointment of suitable Bankers for that purpose;
Exercise the powers of the Association concerning the appointment of representatives to any Statutory, Executive/Judicial Commissions, or other bodies;
Express the views of the Association upon any matters of public interest or upon any
matters of general interest to the Legal Profession;
Make all necessary arrangements for the Annual General Meeting through the National Secretariat of the Association;
Cause the accounts of the Association to be audited annually by a professional firm of auditors appointed by the Annual General Meeting,
Generally, exercise all the powers vested in the Association (except those powers reserved for an Annual General Meeting or Extraordinary General Meetings of the Association) to promote and carry out the aims and objectives of the Association
as contained in this Constitution, and in particular, when the need arises to apply for
and receive donations on behalf of the Association and
Entertain petitions and complaints about disputes arising from
the administration of Branches, and take such decisions or give such directives as necessary.

The foregoing explains why every lawyer should be interested in NEC and why the quarterly meetings are essential.

Charles Ajiboye(KSM) FICMC, FCAI, ACIS
National Assistant Publicity Secretary

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Charles is currently consulting to serve as the Publicity Secretary of the NBA.

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