NEW PRESIDENT OF NBA ELECTED

Senate President, David Mark, on Wednesday, congratulated the newly elected President of the Nigeria Bar Association, Mr. Austine Alegeh (SAN), on his victory at the keenly contested election.Mark in the congratulatory message to Alegeh and his executive members, which was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Paul Mumeh, expressed happiness over the smooth conduct of the election held in Abuja.The Senate President urged the Alegeh-led NBA executive to sustain and indeed improve on the sanctity of professional excellence, which the legal profession is known for.Mark said, “History has placed the leadership of NBA on you at this moment. It is incumbent on you to justify the confidence reposed in you. You will do this by upholding the integrity, professional excellence and being a team player.“Besides, the ordinary Nigerian believes that the judiciary is the last hope of the common man. You should do more to ensure that Nigerians have trust and confidence in the judiciary at all times.”