The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Gboko Branch, has urged lawyers to live up to their responsibilities to champion the course of seeking practical solutions to the perennial problem facing Nigeria within the ambit of the law.
In his welcome address during the 2026 Law Week on Saturday, the chairman of NBA, Gboko Branch, Felix Zahemen Uwar, said as lawyers, they remain defenders of justice and protectors of the rights of every citizen.
Uwar said, “In a time when our nation faces many challenges, our voices, actions, and commitment to justice are needed more than ever. Let us therefore use this opportunity to renew our dedication to these noble ideals.”
Delivering his keynote address on the theme for this year’s law week of Gboko branch, “Insecurity, Legal and Socio-Economic Perspectives,” the executive director, Legal Services representing North Central on the executive management team of Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Dr Steven Andzenge, called on Nigerians to reject violence, embrace dialogue and promote tolerance.
He urged the government to strengthen institutions, improve governance, invest in human capital and ensure that security policies are firmly anchored in constitutional principles.
Andzenge, a former executive commissioner of the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), advised members of the bench and bar to continue to defend the constitution with courage, uphold justice without fear or favour, advocate meaningful legal reforms and ensure that the rule of law remains the cornerstone of Nigeria’s democracy.
“To every Nigerian, let us recognise that the security of our nation is a shared responsibility. Lasting peace cannot be achieved by government alone; it requires the active participation of every citizen,” Andzenge added.
