Sir: When Alfred Emuobonuvie Majemite met some learned fellows, to deliberate on his decision to contest for the secretaryship of the Lagos Branch of the NBA, the meeting was in accordance with open-door policy. Majemite’s decision is seen by many as a welcome development considering his versatility, pedigree, qualification and suitability. He is undoubtedly like a round peg in a round hole for the position. Sired from the youthful loins of the indefatigable lawyer and successful politician – Fred Okiemute Majemite, Emuobonuvie has had the birth, nurturing and tutoring, simply put, for a being of epitome; quintessent in every ramification of human aptitude, with regards to skill, value and virtue development, for excellence.

Emuobonuvie’s versatile training and consequent competence can be attested to by his managers and colleagues. It was not surprising he bagged the 2020 Best legal Serving Staff of PUNUKA Attorneys and Solicitors Award.

Rudimentary wisdom denotes that the essence of knowledge is to dispel ignorance which makes people perish; the essence of truth is to eliminate falsehood and promote freedom; and light is to provide illumination, exterminate darkness and serve as a beacon, hence, relying on two principal instruments at this juncture – premise and summary: it can rightly be concluded that the whole essence of this matter is mainly for the populace get to meet and understand the calibre of the young man: Emuobonuvie Majemite.

It would be a thing of delight for delegates and parties to the Lagos Branch of the NBA election which is now very close to take advantage of the light proffered on Majemite and go with the man who has promised innovative service and said he would use his goodwill to attract sponsorships to NBA Lagos branch`s projects. No doubt,. Emuobonuvie Majemite deserves to be given the opportunity considering his impressive antecedents and desire to put himself up for further higher service to the NBA Lagos Branch

Certainly, the NBA, Lagos branch election will be conducted in the spirit of good sportsmanship as all NBA elections are known for. Indeed, may the election contribute to the upliftment of the law profession in Lagos and enhance its contributions to the acceleration of progress, peace, justice and rapid development in Nigeria.

• Ovie Edomi, is the Editor -in-Chief/ Publisher, South South International as well as former Publicity Secretary, Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria, ACSPN