Help protect Democracy Mark charges NBA

Stand up to protect Democracy, Mark charges NBA
————–congratulates new executive
President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has sent a message of congratulation to the newly elected national executive of the Nigeria Bar Association(NBA) just as he challenged them to rise up to the responsibility of protecting and defending the nation's democracy.

Senator Mark in the congratulatory Message to the Austine Alegeh , SAN led executive members expressed happiness over the smooth conduct of the election held in Abuja.

The Senate President Urged the NBA executive to sustain and indeed improve on the sanctity of professional excellence, rule of law and human rights which the legal profession is known for .

According to Mark: “History has placed the leadership of NBA on you at this moment. It is incumbent on you to justify the confidence repose on 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 on the Judiciary at all times.”

Senator Mark reminded the NBA of the need to continue to stand and defend the defenceless, protect the weak and the vulnerable in the society.

He specifically, urged the NBA to make the protection and Defence of democracy their cardinal objective, adding that by their calling, they are strategically paced to ensure that the citizens enjoys their fundamental human rights unhindered under a democratic rule.

Senator Mark however assured of the Senate and indeed the National Assembly's collaboration with the NBA especially in the process of legislation for the good governance as well as the Welfare and security of the citizenry.

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