Amaechi, 4,412 New Lawyers Called to Bar
The swearing-in ceremony, presided over by the Chairman of the Body of Benchers, retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Mary Peter-Odili, emphasized the importance of upholding the ethics and ethos of the legal profession. Justice Odili urged the new lawyers to maintain transparency and accountability in their dealings with clients and the country.
The Council of Legal Education has welcomed 4,412 new lawyers into the Nigerian bar, with former governor of Rivers State and immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, among the new inductees.
The swearing-in ceremony, presided over by the Chairman of the Body of Benchers, retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Mary Peter-Odili, emphasized the importance of upholding the ethics and ethos of the legal profession. Justice Odili urged the new lawyers to maintain transparency and accountability in their dealings with clients and the country.
The Director General of the Nigerian Law School, Prof Isa Chiroma, reiterated the institution's commitment to upholding professional standards and serving as the gatekeeper of the legal profession.