I received with concern and deep sense of loss; the recent posts/news that awash both the print and electronic media of the passing on of some of our colleagues, and Bar Leaders which includes but not limited to: the late Dr.(Mrs.) Hauwa Shekarau who was the Chairman Abuja Branch, late Mr. Ben Nwachukwu who was the Chairman of Isialangwa Branch and late Mr. C. D. Omekagu, who was the Publicity Secretary of Orlu Branch of the NBA.
These are certainly grave losses and a challenging moment especially, for the Nigerian Bar Association given their invaluable inputs so far and the long interactive years shared with these heroes, particularly Dr. (Mrs.) Hauwa Shekarau.
I must at this period; encourage the entire members of NBA as a whole and the families of the deceased persons in particular, to take solace in the fact that these great Lawyers have led a pious lifestyle of selfless service to the Bar and humanity in general and have bequeathed credible legacies worthy of emulation.
In this regard, I hereby extend my condolences to the families of the deceased persons and the entire members of NBA over these losses. I pray that the Almighty God shall continue to strengthen you all and grant the entire members of NBA the grace and fortitude to bear these irreparable losses as we grapple with the realities of the inevitability of Death.
Y. C. Maikyau SAN
Chairman NBA Welfare Committee
