Zullaihat M. Ohiare, B.L., M.A.

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[Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro @MuyiwaAkinboro]

Free training. Real growth. Every lawyer.

A stronger Bar is built when every lawyer has access to opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development.

Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN believes that capacity building should not be a privilege reserved for a few, but a commitment extended to all. Through practical training, mentorship, and continuous professional development, lawyers can be better equipped to thrive in a rapidly changing legal environment.

When lawyers grow, the profession grows. When the profession grows, the Bar becomes stronger.

Support a vision that invests in lawyers at every stage of practice.

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#ProjectBar #AareAkinboroSAN #NBA2026 #FreeTrainingRealGrowthEveryLawyer #BuildingTheBarTogether #LawyerDevelopment #ProfessionalExcellence #FutureReadyBar

[Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro @MuyiwaAkinboro]

Every enduring institution is built by people who choose to contribute to something greater than themselves.

The Nigerian Bar has always drawn its strength from lawyers who serve, mentor, support, and inspire others.

Long after positions have changed and titles have faded, what remains is the impact we made and the structures we helped build.

The strongest legacy is not what we achieve alone.

It is what we build together.

#ProjectBar
#BuildingTogether
#LeadershipAndService
#TheFutureOfTheBar

[Citizens Initiatives for Rights and Empowerment @citizinre]

TruthSpeaks 3.0 registration is now open, and we are calling on Nigerian Law School students being called to the Bar in July 2026 to step up and speak out!

To participate, visit https://t.co/rFua23CFWc for competition guidelines.

Proudly sponsored by @Project_bar__

[Zullaihat M. Ohiare, B.L., M.A. @Lady_Zulz]

I am deeply grateful to the Director General of Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre, Hon. Rinsola Abiola for the privilege to serve as the program officer for the Young Women’s Leadership Conference 2026 @YWLC_ng. I look forward to many more like this.

[Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro @MuyiwaAkinboro]

If we answer these questions honestly and truthfully, our discussions on the subject will naturally become more balanced and constructive.

It is also worth reflecting on this: if the conclusion of the Egbe Amofin process had favoured a different aspirant, would the reactions and comments we are seeing today have been the same?

These are reflections that speak directly to the principles of fairness and justice which we all uphold as members of the legal profession.

For clarity, I did not found Egbe Amofin. Like many colleagues, I met the organisation in existence and has participated in its activities as a member. Our appearance before the body during consultations was based on invitations which was voluntary, and we all engaged with it within the context of broader discussions around zoning and micro-zoning within our Association.

As a firm believer in democratic engagement, my consultations across the country have been extensive, open, and continuous. Even after the conclusion of the Egbe Amofin process, I have continued to engage meaningfully with colleagues across branches and interest groups of our Association.

The Nigerian Bar Association remains a noble institution whose strength lies in unity, fairness, and respect for its processes.

As we continue these conversations, I encourage all colleagues to approach them with the civility, restraint, and professionalism that define our calling as legal practitioners.

My commitment remains to the progress, unity, and institutional strength of the Nigerian Bar Association.

At the end of the day, all power belongs to God.

Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN.
FCIMC, LIFE BENCHER.
PAST GENERAL SECRETARY NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION.

[Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro @MuyiwaAkinboro]

DEMOCRACY, FAIRNESS AND THE FUTURE OF THE BAR, MY ADDRESS ON THE NBA ELECTION CONVERSATIONS.

Good morning, learned colleagues and friends.

In recent days, there has been considerable discussion within our Association regarding developments around the forthcoming election of the President of the Nigerian Bar Association and the consultation process involving Egbe Amofin.

Many colleagues have urged me to respond to the various issues being raised. My earlier silence was not due to a lack of response, but rather my preference to approach such matters with calm reflection, maturity, and respect for the institutions of our great Association.

Let me begin by appreciating Nigerian lawyers for their keen interest in the issues currently being discussed. The level of engagement across our profession reflects our collective desire to preserve the democratic character, credibility, and institutional integrity of the Nigerian Bar Association.

However, it has also become necessary to address certain narratives that have emerged in the course of these discussions.

First, there have been suggestions in some quarters that I intend to become President of the Nigerian Bar Association through judicial orders or by relying on court processes rather than the votes of members. Nothing could be further from the truth.
I have always believed that the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association must emerge from the freely expressed will of its members through a transparent, credible, and constitutionally compliant electoral process, This conviction is reflected in my years of service to the Bar, including as Secretary, Branch Chairman of Abuja Branch, as General Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association and in other well meaning leadership responsibilities.
My commitment to democratic principles within the Bar is unwavering.

Second, the claims suggesting that I support a reversal of universal suffrage or any electoral arrangement that undermines the existing constitutional framework governing NBA elections, is also incorrect.
My position has consistently been that the electoral process of the Nigerian Bar Association must operate strictly within the provisions of the NBA Constitution and the rules established for conducting our elections as it is my belief that the Nigerian Bar Association can serve as a model to the nation on how elections ought to be conducted in strict compliance with established rules and institutional safeguards. As respect for our institutional framework is essential for maintaining the credibility of the Bar.

It is equally important to clarify that while every lawyer has the constitutional right to seek judicial interpretation of issues affecting our Association, such actions should not be casually attributed to aspirants without factual basis.

My focus remains what it has always been, engaging with members of the Nigerian Bar Association across the country, consulting widely, exchanging ideas, and building consensus around a vision for a stronger and more effective Bar.

Having addressed these issues, it is also important that we reflect honestly on the discussions surrounding the consultation process with Egbe Amofin.

It is a matter of public knowledge that all aspirants for the Presidency of the Nigerian Bar Association appeared before Egbe Amofin during their consultation process.
As we continue these discussions, it may be helpful for us to reflect on a few simple questions:

1. It is a fact that all of us aspiring for the Presidency of the NBA appeared before Egbe Amofin.
2. For what purpose did we do so?
3. If there were concerns that Egbe Amofin would be partial, why did we voluntarily participate in that process?
4. During the course of the consultation process, did any aspirant formally raise objections based on partiality?
5. Were we not all aware that the process would eventually lead to a report and a conclusion?

A Thread.

[Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro @MuyiwaAkinboro]

On this International Women’s Day, I join millions around the world in celebrating the strength, resilience, and remarkable contributions of women in our families, communities, and professions.

Across every sphere of society, women continue to demonstrate excellence, leadership, and dedication. Their influence in shaping homes, institutions, and the future of our society remains invaluable.

This year’s focus on Rights, Justice, and Action, alongside the theme “Give to Gain,” reminds us that progress is built through shared responsibility.

When individuals, communities, and institutions contribute positively to one another, society grows stronger and more balanced.

International Women’s Day therefore offers an opportunity for reflection and appreciation, recognising the many ways women continue to contribute to growth, stability, and development in our nation and across the world.

Today, I celebrate the women whose efforts, sacrifices, and leadership continue to inspire progress and advancement in our collective journey.

Happy International Women’s Day.

#ProjectBar #Aarenation
#IWD2026 #GIVETOGAIN #AareOlumuyiwaAkinboroSAN

[Zullaihat M. Ohiare, B.L., M.A. @Lady_Zulz]

@NigBarAssoc To: Abdulwasiu Alfa, Esq.
Chairman, LOC, Maiduguri NBA NEC Meeting and all other parties concerned.

The evidence is visible to the blind and audible to the deaf.

[Zullaihat M. Ohiare, B.L., M.A. @Lady_Zulz]

@MuyiwaAkinboro Thankful for the year 2025. It has been an honour knowing you, sir.

[Zullaihat M. Ohiare, B.L., M.A. @Lady_Zulz]

Season's greetings from Aare to us.

[Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro @MuyiwaAkinboro]

I am immensely grateful for a year of service, growth, and impact.

Every engagement, conversation, and commitment this year reinforced a simple truth: leadership is responsibility, not privilege.

I am thankful for the people, the lessons, and the opportunity to serve the Bar, the profession, and the larger society, one step at a time.
Onward, with purpose.

Merry Christmas and A Prosperous New Year.

#Grateful #ServiceBeforeSelf #LeadershipWithGrace #JusticeInAction #TheBarAndBeyond #LegacyInProgress
#ProjectBar #Aarenation #LeadershipThatBuilds
#AareOlumuyiwaAkinboroSAN

[Zullaihat M. Ohiare, B.L., M.A. @Lady_Zulz]

@ataweweattorney Prof is a lovely woman. Gentle and kind to the core. A decision like this must not have come easy but I am glad she chose to support Aare. Team Aare we stand.

[Zullaihat M. Ohiare, B.L., M.A. @Lady_Zulz]

Happy Birthday, to an exceptional leader and father. I wish you many more years of
Impact and God’s abundant blessings. Cheers to a new age.

[Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro @MuyiwaAkinboro]

Today, I thank God for 60 years of grace, growth, and purpose.
I am grateful for the journey, the lessons, the people, and the privilege to serve.
Here’s to a new chapter of impact, peace, and deeper wisdom.

Happy Birthday to me.

#GratefulHeart
#ProjectBar
#Aarenation
#AareOlumuyiwaAkinboroSAN

[Zullaihat M. Ohiare, B.L., M.A. @Lady_Zulz]

@MuyiwaAkinboro Happy Birthday, to an exceptional leader and father. I wish you many more years of
Impact and God’s abundant blessings. Cheers to a new age.

[Zullaihat M. Ohiare, B.L., M.A. @Lady_Zulz]

@BUACement I believe I caught up.

[Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro @MuyiwaAkinboro]

Once upon a time, being called a lawyer meant something sacred, trust.
Our word was bond. Our service, honour.
Somewhere along the way, we began to lose that shared pride.
It’s time to bring it back.

Imagine a Bar where transparency is culture, not an exception.
A Bar where mentorship is duty, not privilege.
Where leadership is measured by service, not titles.

A Bar where every young lawyer can look up and see a path worth following.
We owe that Bar to the next generation, and the work begins with us.

#ProjectBar #TheFutureBar #Aarenation
#LeadershipWithIntegrity #LeadershipWithGrace
#AareOlumuyiwaAkinboroSAN

[Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro @MuyiwaAkinboro]

Service without self care soon becomes burnout.
Rest. Reflect. Rise again.

There was a season in my life when I believed the measure of dedication was how much one could give without pause.
I worked endlessly, convinced that service meant self sacrifice. But I soon learned that when you run on empty, even good intentions begin to lose their light.

True service, I have discovered, demands balance.
You cannot pour from an empty vessel. Sometimes, stepping back to breathe, to think, to simply be, is the most courageous act of leadership.

So today, I remind myself, and perhaps, you too, to rest without guilt.

Reflection sharpens vision. Rest restores purpose. And from that place of renewal, we rise stronger to serve again.

May your weekend bring you calm, clarity, and quiet strength.

Rest. Reflect. Rise again.

#SaturdayReflections #Leadership #Balance #Purpose #AareOlumuyiwaAkinboroSAN
#Aarenation #ProjectBar

[Zullaihat M. Ohiare, B.L., M.A. @Lady_Zulz]

There is always something to learn from listening to the learned silk @MuyiwaAkinboro speak. Road maps are important. We must plan for the future.

[Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro @MuyiwaAkinboro]

At the session yesterday, I stated the fundamentals that an association must put in place to ensure it's development.

We must consistently be intentional with creating road maps for our institutions/associations to be strong and develop.
#NBAAGC2025 #ProjectBar #Aarenation #Apeepintothefuture

[CLTC NIGERIA @cltcnigeria]

Last week, the DG CLTC @RinsolaAbiola went on her first duty tour to the Mountain School, Shere Hills, Jos. The Mountain School was established in 1970 and is CLTC’s first training facility.

[CLTC NIGERIA @cltcnigeria]

Pictures from Wednesday’s management meeting with DG @RinsolaAbiola and all directors.

The meeting, which holds twice a month, is aimed at ensuring prompt attention and action regarding important matters, and ensuring harmonious relations between all units of the agency.

[CLTC NIGERIA @cltcnigeria]

Official portrait of the Director-General, Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC) @RinsolaAbiola .