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PORT HARCOURT ULTRA-MODERN LAW CENTRE : DEEPENING THE RULE OF LAW

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PORT HARCOURT ULTRA-MODERN LAW CENTRE :  DEEPENING THE RULE OF LAW

The Legal Profession  in Rivers State  is witnessing a historic rejuvenation, premised on the desire of Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike to deepen the fundamentals  of  the  rule of  law  and  enhance the administration  of  justice.

This is necessary because the profession suffered untold assault  for over two years under the immediate past administration in the state.  The courts were closed and lawyers humiliated  to the level of doing menial jobs to eke out a living. Therefore,  Governor Wike  has taken deliberate steps to rejig the legal profession and stabilise the judiciary.  He has through  good governance instituted a seamless succession scheme in the state judiciary and also granted it  independence and financial autonomy .  The courts are now open for all those who seek justice.

It was to this end that the Rivers State Governor,  Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on 29th February 2016 facilitated the commencement  of  the  construction  of  the  Ultra-Modern Port Harcourt  Nigeria Bar Association  ( NBA ) Law Centre to replace the Old NBA Law Centre,  which was located at the State High Court complex. The Ground Breaking Ceremony  for the New NBA Law Centre was performed  by the immediate past NBA President,  Mr Augustine Alegeh ( SAN ).

Governor Wike initiated the Ultra-Modern Port Harcourt NBA Law Centre  to  create space for the construction of  more courtrooms at the State High Complex and to promote high level research amongst practicing  lawyers in the state in a comfortable  environment  laced with state-of-the-art recreational  facilities. This centre is also to equip lawyers with the necessary  skills  to promote human rights, rule of law which ultimately will further the course of good governance  for the growth of Rivers State.

This facility which is the first of its kind in Nigeria in terms of sophistication, aesthetics and professional features  has been constructed from start to finish within seven months by the Wike administration.  It is worthy of mention that Governor Wike  played a key rule in the funding of the old law centre where his named is inscribed as number 36 on the roll call of donors.

It is a three storey structure with a 1200 sitting  capacity auditorium  and multi-purpose hall that runs through  the first and second  floors. No other Law Centre in the country has such sitting capacity.

Other key features  of  the  imposing edifice include: Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre, Human Rights General office, Senior Lawyers Lounge,  Junior Lawyers Lounge, Offices, Cafeteria, Kitchen,  Changing Rooms for Male and female lawyers and ICT/Server Room.

The New NBA  Law Centre also has an adjoining outdoor  park where lawyers and their friends can enjoy  recreational  activities  under a serene atmosphere.  This facility  has an elevator and a security  section  equipped with  modern gadgets to prevent crime.

The rule of law  is the premise upon which any civilised society can rapidly develop.  Governor Wike  is raising the bar and creating  new standards for other states to follow. The Ultra-Modern Port Harcourt NBA Law Centre will ensure sustainability in the promotion of the rule of law in Rivers State.

This landmark  facility  will be commissioned  on  Tuesday, 4th October, 2016 and it will be on stream for legal practitioners  to enjoy a new lease of life in their  practice.

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