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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 2010.
Speaking after the swearing-in ceremony, the newly sworn-in President
Folake Ayola, Esq., gave a heart warming address,
and called on members of the Association to rally round the
administration to propel the association forward in the year ahead.
Here below are some pictures from the event courtesy NLA.
New President: Folake Ayoola, Esq., delivers her
inauguration speech. |
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OATH OF OFFICE: The officiating Judge Hon. Debra A. James, administers the oath of office
to some incoming officers. The officers include: Folake Ayoola,
President, Abayomi O. Ajaiyeoba, Vice President, Oladiran Ajayi,
Secretary, Alozie Etufugh, Public Relations Officer, Chisom Ananaba,
Parliamentarian and Acting Treasurer
HOW IT HAPPENED:
The event commenced with the arrival and sitting of
officers, guests, and other members of the association. Bathabile
Mthombeni who moderated the ceremony then
introduced the officiating team including officiating Judge - Honourable
Debra A. James. Outgoing President, Emeka Chinwuba gave a brief speech, and Bathabile then called upon the
Officers and Directors to approach the podium. The
swearing-in was then conducted by officiating Judge after which the new
president delivered her inauguration speech. Attendees were then invited
to treat themselves to the generous refreshment available. Vote of thanks
was delivered by the incoming Vice President, Abayomi O. Ajaiyeoba. Attendees spent the rest
of the evening freely interacting. |
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Outgoing President,
Emeka Chinwuba hands the symbol of power over to the incoming
President, Folake Ayoola
Patrick Abohwo
chats with a dignitary at the event
Alozie Etufugh and
Kunle Deru
Kunle Deru and
Lola Oguntunde chatting during the event
Billy Enobakhareand friend
Dan Salami - the
first NLA President
Bathabile
Mthombeni poses for a photograph with an attendee
Temi Ofuya, Kunle
Deru, and Ayo Fakolade |
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The new officers
pose for a group photograph.
A cross section of
the audience
Oliver O. Mbamara
and Abayomi O. Ajaiyeoba with others react during the proceedings.
Another cross
section of the audience
Carl Unegbu, Temi
Ofuya, Patrick Aboghwo, and others interact after the proceedings
Among the guests
were the Ajaiyeobas
Officiating Judge
interacts with NLA members |
