The Eti-Osa Lawyers’ Forum (ELF) has congratulated the Senior Partner at Templars, Mr. Olumide Akpata on his victory at the just concluded NBA Elections for National Officers.

Olumide Akpata had defeated the duo of Deacon Dele Adesina (SAN) and Dr. Ajibade (SAN) at the elections to emerge as the winner/President-elect

In a congratulatory letter made available to news men signed by its Chairman, M. M. A. Sanni, Esq and the Secretary, Abioye Akerele, the Forum said “The significance of your victory brings to focus the enormous task of reconciliation, bridge building and unity which is necessary in actualizing your vision of building a Bar that will work for all.”

The Forum urges Akpata to replicate his personal drive for excellence and transformation that he has exhibited in his Private Practice, putting into consideration the urgent need for repositioning the Bar in the interest and the benefit of lawyers and the society at large.

“It is our hope that amongst others, you shall bring to bear your personal drive for excellence and transformation as exemplified in your Private Practice, bearing in mind the urgent need for repositioning the Bar in the interest and the benefit of lawyers and the society at large” the letter concluded.