Young Lawyers Forum Ilorin branch of the Nigerian Bar Association is set to hold an award night to honour some persons who have made outstanding contributions to the development of young lawyers in the branch.
The Award night which is tagged ‘YLF ILORIN AWARD NIGHT’ is billed Elite Hotel, Offa Road, GRA, Ilorin, Kwara State on Sunday, 8th December 2019 by 6 pm.

The following person to be recognized at the Award night include:

Immediate Past Chairman, NBA Ilorin, Mr. Manzuma Issa

Former, Chairperson FIDA, Kwara Branch, Mrs. Oluronke Adeyemi,

Former NBA National Legal Adviser, Chief R. O Balogun,

Head of Chambers, Bayo Ojo SAN & Co, Mr. Taiye Oniyide,

Dr. Folorunsho Ahmad Hussein Saddam, Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin

Past Leader Ilorin Young Lawyers Forum, John Mayokun Dada,

Past Chairman, Ilorin Young Lawyers Forum, J. S Muhammad,

According to the statement by the Chairman of Young Lawyers Forum, O.D. Jimoh made available to TheNigerialawyer, the awardees were carefully selected based on their track records in the legal profession, sheer support for YLF and their responsiveness towards the Forum.

“For the record, what we considered most importantly in giving these awards to the selected personalities is their unparalleled love and unflinching support for YLF.

“The Awardees have supported and associated with us more than any other person. As a result, they are worthy to be honoured, they will be so honoured.

“While John Mayokun Dada and J. S Muhammad will be honoured with ‘Award of Excellence’ for their excellent performances while in office, other Awardees will receive Award of Honour and Recognition.

“The Outgoing Executive will also use the opportunity to decorate Chief R. O Balogun as Ambassador of YLF Ilorin for his exceptional support to the forum and have been so appointed by the Executive.

“In fulfillment of the promise made by this Executive to honour our members for their exceptional services and contributions, 3 members of the forum have been shortlisted to receive ‘YLF Ilorin Medal of Honour’ for their exceptional dedication and commitment.

The first on our list is Osagbemi Gideon Olakunle popularly called Legallion who did not miss a single Monthly General Meeting of the Forum and would always arrive long before the commencement of the meeting.

“The only gift received by the Outgoing administration from members was from a couple: Mr Usman Biola Abdulrasheed and Mrs MAZ Usman. For the sake of emphasis, this beautiful couple presented Pen and note Pads writing materials used at the Forum’s 2019 retreat.

“Jolted by the reasons stated above and to further encourage our members on commitment, these trios will be honoured with ‘YLF Ilorin Medal of Honour’ in the forthcoming Award Night.

“Similarly, a very vibrant youth, Non Lawyer though, Mr. Kayode Adeoti of National Pilot who has promoted and positively projected YLF through his journalism by constantly reporting the activities of YLF and Young Lawyers in ilorin on the page of their newspaper: National Pilot will be honoured with our Medal,” he said.

He further stated that on the same day and at the same venue, the Outgoing Executive will transfer baton to the Executive Elect.

Highlighting the achievements his administration has made so far said that the Outgoing Executive is proud of the achievements recorded in office despite many challenges encountered.

Some of the achievements are:

The First Seminar

A 2 Day Retreat (first of its kind in Ilorin Bar)

Full Sponsorship of 5 members to 2O18 NBA-YLF National Summit in Lagos (Courtesy of Chief R. O Balogun)

Provision of accommodation to some members at NBA Annual General Conferences: Abuja 2018 and Lagos 2019

Launching of YLF Monthly Brainstorm as a Continuing Legal Education program.

Provision of refreshments at the Monthly General Meetings of YLF (sponsored by Chief R. O Balogun)

Organization of football match, parties, Dinners, etc

YLF Ilorin Football Club jersey (courtesy of Mr. M. A Bello)

YLF Ilorin Award Night 2019

YLF Ilorin Dinner at Annual General Conference, Lagos 2019 (courtesy of Chief R. O Balogun)

Successful Election of new Leaders of the Forum and peaceful transition, to mention but a few