NBA Katagum Branch pays familiarization visit to Misau LG Chairman, Emir.
By Mohammed Kaka Misau
The Newly elected Executives of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Katagum Branch, Bauchi state has paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of Misau local Government Area, Hon Salisu Hussaini Hardawa.
The New Officials of the NBA also paid homage to the Emir of Misau, His Royal highness, Alhaji Ahmed Suleiman MNI at his palace on Monday.
Speaking, the new Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association Katagum Branch, Barrister Mustapha Alhaji Bila formally introduced all EXCO members to the LG chairman and the Emir.
He informed the LG chairman and the Emir that the Katagum Branch of the NBA had a successful election and will work in collaboration with the Bauchi branch chairman, Barrister Ibrahim Danjuma and his EXCO.
He said that the branch was formally openned because of the existence of high court in Azare.
“Let me use this opportunity to appreciate the effort of Bauchi state Chief Judge, Hajiya Rabi Talatu Umar for actualizing the High court in Azare”, he said.
“We are here before you in order to have synergy between the NBA Katagum Branch, Misau local government and Misau Emirate to work together”, the Katagum Branch Chairman of the NBA disclosed.
He also advised the local government chairman to seek advice from the lawyers always, especially in the area of land , allocation, management , revocation and disputes arises therein.
“I am sorry to say that in the land registry, they use to mismanage and manipulates the allocation papers”, he said.
“Honourable chairman, you should know that all land allocation and revocation is under your office please take note”, the NBA Chairman added.
In his comment, the local Government Chairman, Hon Salisu Hussaini Hardawa while appreciating the new officials of the NBA for the visit appealed for synergy.
“It is a well known thing to that we have three arms of the government, that’s the Executive, Legislative and Judiciary. We must work together in order to have peace in our area”, he said.
Salisu assured the NBA exco of his readiness to always assist them in the areas of their demands.
He promised to assist them in the area of office accommodation and vehicle.
Also, the Emir who received the new NBA EXCO in his palace, appreciated the effort of the all members across the three Emirates Katagum, Misau and Jama,are for the initiative.
According to him, the synergy is capable of bringing development to the zone, thereby reducing the cost of transport for clients and other logistics at court.
“We really appreciate the effort of chief Judge Hon. Justice Rabi Talatu Umar for her tremendous effort in actualising the high court Katagum Division, once again thank you”, he said.
The Emir also appealed to the lawyers to be honest in their assignments and to respect leadership always.
Also the branch visited Divisional police officer, Misau division and Divisional officer of Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Misau Division among others.
