Taraba NBA pledges to further training of young lawyers for efficiency

 

From Godwin Agia, Jalingo

The newly inaugurated chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Jalingo branch, Martin Milkman on Saturday pledged to prioritize training of young lawyers to enhance efficiency of lawyers in the State.

This is even as he promised to create a robust relationship with the state government for improved welfare of members.

Milkman who spoke to newsmen shortly after his inauguration also noted that he will liaise  with key stakeholders to create an alternative source of income for the Bar.

According to him the specialised training for the young lawyers will prepare them for the tasks ahead and for effective service delivery.

"Under my watch, I will collaborate with the office of the attorney general of the State to ensure that indigent clients are fully represented by counsel at the expense of the government.

"I will build on what the past administration has done, by creating a robust relationship with the state government and the key stakeholders in the ministry of justice. We will also work on creating alternative sources of income for the Bar. 

"We will also be looking at the welfare of our members, the magistrate, those in the private Bar, official Bar, the young lawyers even the ones in the military and paramilitary that are our members.

"Efforts be made to liaise with all the necessary authorities to organise a specialised training for our members, particularly the young lawyers, the magistrate, and the prosecutors in the ministry of justice," he said.

While applauding the state chief Judge for the establishment of the e-filing and small claims court, Milkman also thanked the State Governor, Dr. Agbu kefas for creating an enabling environment for them to practice.