November 23, (THEWILL) – Minister of State for Works, Barrister Muhammad Bello Goronyo, has reiterated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s eight-point agenda is geared toward delivering sustainable and inclusive growth.
He also notes that the current economic policies would strengthen national security, peaceful co-existence, and prosperity, as well as boost agriculture to achieve food security, among others.
The Minister stated this in Sokoto at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Young Lawyers Forum Summit, organised by the Sokoto State Branch of the NBA.
According to him: “President Bola Tinubu’s administration eight priority areas in reforming the nation’s economy to deliver Sustainability and inclusive growth. Strengthening national security for peace and prosperity, boosting agriculture to achieve food security among others.”
He, however, charged the young lawyers to present themselves to serve as key drivers in the ongoing fight against corruption and promotion of the rule of law of the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He also urged them to work hard to contribute quota toward the attainment of the President’s positive agenda.
According to him, “Nigeria’s legal system, like many around the world, faces serious challenges, ranging from inefficient justice delivery, a persistent need to curb judicial corruption and outdated laws that do not always reflect and address the current realities.
“As young lawyers, you must strive to build character and a name for yourselves. To succeed in building character and name, you must equip yourselves with the knowledge of the relevant provisions of the Legal Practitioners Act and Rules of Professional Conduct for lawyers, which prohibit certain unethical conduct or practices among lawyers.”
The minister cautioned the young lawyers against the ‘get rich quick syndrome’ counselling them to harness the opportunities available within the bounds of the law to impact positively on the nation’s judicial and legal communities.
“Today. We have technology at our fingers that facilitates and streamlines case management, enhances legal research and makes your voices easily heard by potential clients.
“This moment looks beyond mere knowledge and skills, it calls for vision, resilience and a profound sense of purpose.
The Chairman of the summit and Chief Judge of Sokoto, Justice Saidu Sifawa admonished the lawyers to uphold utmost professionalism.
He also advised them to avail themselves to learn and expand the broad range of their knowledge to prepare them for the task ahead.
The Chief Justice said, ”The challenges young lawyers are facing today are more distressing, one of which is owing to them being young in the profession.
“These challenges post significant obstacles to them in unfolding their potentialities.
“As we gather here today, we must recognise the urgency of those challenges and other issues that affect young lawyers, with a view to harnessing collective efforts to overcome them.”
Also speaking at the event, the General Officer Commanding, the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Ibikunle Ajosse, urged the lawyers to use their legal knowledge in assisting the less privileged and marginalised groups in the society.
On her part, the Chairperson of the Nigerian Bar Association, Sokoto State Branch, Barrister Rasheedat Abubakar, reaffirmed their commitment to supporting young lawyers in attaining professional excellence and career progression through discipline and knowledge acquisition.
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