A Human Rights Lawyer, Mr. Kunle Edun who is also the current National Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has extended his appreciation to members of NBA for electing him to serve as the Welfare Secretary of the Association for the next two years.

This is contained in a statement made available to TheNigeriaLawyer (TNL),

“Distinguished learned silks, bar leaders and esteemed colleagues, it is with great sense of appreciation that I express my GRATITUDE to all for believing in my vision for a more proactive NBA as manifested in your overwhelming support for me today. The responsibilities in further positioning the bar for better service delivery are onerous. They are not easy but are task that must be done.” Kunle said

He also appreciated the outgoing NBA President, Paul Usoro, SAN, Mrs Usoro, other national officers and all Branches of the Association for their campaigns and votes

Kunle said he should be held accountable for the fulfillment of his manifesto

The statement partly reads:

“My special gratitude goes to my boss, the NBA President, Paul Usoro,SAN and our Amazon, Mfon Usoro; my fellow National Officers; my home branches of Warri and Abeokuta branches, all the branches of the NBA, bar leaders, colleagues who mostly volunteered to campaign for me because they believed in my vision; and most importantly God Almighty for giving us this victory. I dedicate this victory to you all.

“I plead that you hold me accountable for the fulfillment of my Manifesto. I will remain in constant consultation with you on how we can improve our NBA.

Thank You!!! Thank” You!!!!