The NBA NSUKKA branch ably led by Barr. Linus Sunday Okoro, on the 14th day of June, 2024 held a Valedictory Court Session in honour of their colleague Late Barr. Elias Okey Ugwu Popularly known as “Eli Ugwu”.

Barr. Eli, who before his untimely death was a very vibrant lawyer and an ardent member of the Bar, had his life cut short by a Happy-trigger Police officer who shot him dead sometimes in the month of March 2024.

Since his demise he has left a deep hole and grief in the heart of his family and the Bar in general.

Dignitaries in attendance at the court session include;
Hon. Justice G. C. Nnamani, President Customary Court of Appeal Enugu state.
Hon. Justices of the Enugu State High Court, Learned Magistrates, Former Attorney General of Enugu state and Senior Members of the Bar.

The Chairman in his speech decried the gruesome murder of such an invaluable asset to the legal profession, charging the appropriate institutions to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to book in no distant time.
He as well extolled the dogged footprints of Late Barr. Eli Ugwu which according to him are worthy of emulation and reminded everyone present about the inevitability of death and the need to live a life of righteousness.

In conclusion he consoled the family of the deceased and prayed that God will grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

H. O. EZE, ESQ.
Publicity secretary NBA Nsukka Branch.