President Tinubu Upholds Rule of Law, Promotes Separation of Powers in National Conference
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated the commitment of his administration to uphold the rule of law, adhere to the principles of separation of powers, and tolerate dissenting views within theambit of the laws of Nigeria. speaking at the Annual General Conference of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) in Lagos State.
In his address during the conference, President Tinubu also acknowledged the NBA’s sterling history of promoting Democratic ideals and the rule of law. Acknowledging the challenges faced by the Legal profession, he assured that every effort would be made to ensure efficient adjudication and ease out the burden on judges.
Tolerating Dissent and Reform
Tinubu went further to urge Nigerian lawyers, as well as citizens, to provide support for his administration’s efforts towowards building a Nigeria where they can achieve their dreams. He thanked the Supreme Court for consistently upkeeping good governance and the tenements of democracy in the country.
He hailed the recent decision of the highest Nigerian court to grant financial autonomy to localGovernment councils, believing it would stimulate a myriad of developments at the grassroots level.
Warming words of welcome
The Chairperson of the NBA, Yakubu Matyaku, in his presidential address, stressed the importance of the BAR’s work in upholding The course of justice in the country in the course of their work.” He urged the Lawyers to be dedicated during their duties, free from corruption In all levels, they must ensure Their work as a symbol of freedom I the country.
