The Nigerian Lawyers Association of USA Swearing-in ceremony on December 17, 2003

The Nigerian Lawyers Association of USA Swearing-in ceremony on December 17, 2003

The Nigerians Lawyers Association of USA recently swore in newly elected members of her Executive Council and Board Members to steer the affairs of the Association for the year 2004. Speaking after the swearing-in ceremony, the newly sworn-in President Benjamin Okeke Esq., gave a heart warming address, and proceeded to lay out his vision and hope for the Association. He emphasized the need for unity within the Association and his determination to render a selfless service to the Association. The event was significantly attended by the Press including our staff who covered the event with great photo-shots as usual.

THE OFFICIATOR: Judge Johnny Baynes presiding during the swearing-in ceremony

REFRESHMENT & INTERACTION TIME: Attendees treating themselves to the generous refreshment. DETAILS BELOW

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS: Officers and Directors being called upon to step forward and take the mantle. (From Left) Shamsey Oloko, Ihenji Ugenyiu, Oliver Mbamara, Theo Ogune, and Ben Okeke. More names had to be called by John Edozie (top)

HOW IT HAPPENED: The event commenced with the arrival and sitting of guests, attendees, dignitaries and NLA members including Officers and Directors to be sworn in. John Edozie who moderated the ceremony then introduced the officiating team including Judge Baynes and Mr. Victor Bosah (Acting Consul General of Nigeria, New York). Outgoing President, Shamsey Oloko gave a brief speech, and John Edozie then called upon the Officers and Directors to be sworn-in to approach the podium. The swearing-in was then conducted by Judge Baynes. Attendees were then invited to treat themselves to the generous refreshment available. The incoming President, Mr. Ben Okeke gave his inaugural speech followed by vote of thanks delivered by Ihenji Ugenyi, Esq. Attendees spent the rest of the evening freely interacting.

Those sworn-in included: Board Members: Emeka Nwokoro,Esq., Kelechi Amasike, Esq., and Shamsey Oloko, Esq.

Executive council members: Ben Okeke, Esq., President; Theo Ogune, Esq., Vice President; Patrick Abohwo, Esq., Secretary; Diji Olugbodi, Esq., Treasurer; Oliver Mbamara, Esq., PRO; and Patrick Okeke, Esq., Parliamentarian.

THE COMPLETE PHOTO COVERAGE

New President, Ben Okeke, Esq., delivers his inaugural speech.

John Edozie opening the event

Nura Ishak, Consul Information, Consulate of Nigeria, New York

Oliver Mbamara, Esq., new PRO and our Publisher/Editor

Theo Ogune, Esq., New Vice President

Ihenji Ugenyi, Esq., Board member

Ralph Brannon, Esq.,

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Okeke

Diji Olugbode (Treasurer) and friend.

Tai balofin, Editor of US African Eye and Mr. Nura Ishak

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Judge Johnny Baynes and Mr. Victor Bosah (Acting Consul General of Nigeria, New York)

Gentlemen From Left: Kelechi Amasike, Esq., Shamsey Oloko, Esq., Oliver Mbamara, Esq., and John Edozie, Esq

Listening

From Left: Emeka Nwokoro, Esq., Ihenji Ugenyi, Esq., and Oliver Mbamara, Esq.

Beatrice Hamza and friend

Patrick Abohwo, Esq., and friend

From Left: Oliver Mbamara, Esq., Beatrice Hamza, Esq., and Dan Salami, Esq., Wuyi Ogunyika is behind.

From Left: Patrick Okeke, Esq., Ralph Brannon, Esq., Emeka Nwokoro, Esq., and Theo Ogune Esq.,

Vincent Eke, Esq., Mrs. Okeke, Ayse Karsli, Esq., Patrick Abohwo, Esq., Wuyi Ogunyika, Esq., Ihenji Ugenyi, Esq., and Ben okeke, Esq.

Singer Victor James, Ihenji Ugenyi, Esq., Patrick Abohwo, Esq.,

More Attendees

New President, Ben Okeke, Esq., Oliver Mbamara, Esq., K. Opong (Editor, Amandla News), Patrick Abohwo, Esq.,