The newly inaugurated Nigeria Bar Association, Garki, Abuja, has recognised some distinguished personalities in Nigeria.
At its award dinner which attracted legal practitioners, Senior Advocates, captains of industry and the crème dela creme in society witnessed the recognition and the giving of awards to some distinguished Nigerians who have distinguished themselves in various fields.
The award recipients include former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olumide Akpata, who received the Award of excellence in Leadership of the Bar, Y.C Maikaya, current president of the Nigeria Bar Association and Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) who received the Award for Dynamic Leadership.
Others awardees are Aminu Tambuwal, governor of Sokoto state, who received award for recognition for Excellence in Governance and Cecil Ezem Osakwe who received the award for excellence in real estate sector.
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Akpata was commended for how he handled various issues affecting the bar when he was president.
Osakwe is senior lawyer and a consummate real estate developer who has developed properties both in the United States, London and Nigeria.
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