Afam Osigwe Becomes the New NBA President

Afam Osigwe, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has emerged as the Nigerian Bar Association’s (NBA) president-elect following the 2024 NBA election held online.

Osigwe garnered the most votes (20,395), defeating his nearest rivals, Tobenna Erojikwe (10,970 votes) and Chukwuka Ikwuazom (SAN) (9,007).

He will succeed outgoing President Yakubu Maikyau (SAN).

See below the other positions filled by the newly elected executives of the NBA:

1st Vice-President: Sabastine Anyia defeated Bartholomew Aguegbodo

2nd Vice-President: Mrs. Bolatumi Animashaun with 26,534 votes, defeating Pius Oiwoh, who scored 11,121 votes.

3rd Vice-President: Mrs. Zainab Garba with 23,550 votes, defeating Michael Olorunmola, who received 13,897 votes.