The NBA Eket Branch’s Bar Week 2023 was greatly enriched by Joyce Oduah FICMC’s impressive display of solidarity and wisdom. Her uplifting goodwill message resonated with the audience of legal luminaries in Nigeria, adding a touch of brilliance to the event.
Oduah commenced her message by extending warm congratulations to the NBA Eket Branch, acknowledging the timeliness and importance of the chosen topics. She eloquently underscored the crucial role lawyers play in shaping justice and development, particularly in a State as dynamic as Akwa Ibom.
Oduah delved into Akwa Ibom’s 36-year journey, highlighting the state’s remarkable growth and untapped potential. From the burgeoning tech industry to advancements in aviation, Akwa Ibom shines as a symbol of progress. Oduah aptly underscored the role of lawyers in propelling this development and elevating the State’s international stature.
Her narrative took a futuristic turn, drawing attention to Akwa Ibom’s recent foray into the technology ecosystem through the Ibom Tech Week. Oduah asserted that these initiatives underscore the prowess of the private sector, suggesting its ability to liberate the nation from the clutches of electoral malfeasance.
A critical point in Oduah’s address was the unique opportunity the Eket Bar Week presented for lawyers to lead in demystifying judicial roles. She urged legal practitioners to ensure that justice is not only served but is visibly and unequivocally seen to have been served.
In closing, Joyce Oduah, FICMC, conveyed her best wishes to the NBA Eket Branch for a successful Bar Week.