The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, SAN, OON yesterday commissioned the NBA Ikeja Branch’s ‘KP Lawyers’ Lounge’ in honour of Dr. Kemi Pinheiro,SAN.
A magnificent building had been erected by the Bartholomew Aguegbodo led Executives beside the Bar Centre building designated as the Lawyers’ lounge. A place strictly for lawyers and their guests. It is to operate as a Restaurant, Bar and Lounge with a conducive environment for lawyers to relax before or after their business within the Court premises.
The Chief Judge of Lagos State who was represented by Hon. Justice R.I.B Adebiyi showered encomium on the branch and commended them for the thoughtful venture. The NBA President during the Tape Cut eulogized the branch and commended them for having the welfare of lawyers at heart. He noted the selfless nature of the honouree and congratulated him for being honoured in his life time.
In attendance were the honouree; Dr. Kemi Pinheiro,SAN, Wemimo Ogunde,SAN, Kayode Enitan,SAN, Dr. Fred Odutola, Dr. Monday Ubani, Mr. Alex Muoka, Mr. Yemi Akangbe and Mr. Adebola Lema among others. Also in attendance were National Officers of the NBA including the 3rd Vice President, Mrs. Mandy Asagba, the Secretary, Mr. Adesina Adegbite and the Assistant Publicity Secretary, Charles Ajiboye.
Members and guests thereafter took a tour around the facility and sat to experience the services.