The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Barrister Julius Abure, has dedicated this year’s Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Benin Lion Bar chapter Award to the youths and millions of Nigerians who are desirous of a believable and enviable Nigeria.
Comrade Abure made the remark at the award ceremony in his honour among other awardees in Benin City who have contributed significantly to bettering the lot of the country and state.
“I want to say clearly that this award is one of the most cherished; most appreciated and would remain indelible in my heart.
“It is generally believed that the numerous challenges of our country emanated from poor leadership and I’m sure that was what prompted the Obidient Movement for a new struggle for a new Nigeria.
“I therefore dedicate this award to millions of Nigerians who are desirous of a leadership that is purposeful, a leadership that will be dedicated to the economic growth and development of Nigeria.
“I also want to dedicate this award to the Judiciary, a judiciary that will be courageous and can speak truth to power.
“Finally, I want to dedicate this award to members of my immediate family who supported me through thick and thin in our quest to reposition the country”, Abure said.
Comrade Abure, however, berated President Tinubu for adopting what he described as ‘outdated style of governance and for approving a delegation of 1411 persons for the Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP28) in the United Arab Emirates.
“It is obvious that the government of President Tinubu and the APC are not willing to depart from the circumstances that have plugged the nation into economic quagmire in the past.
“How can a country that is borrowing money to pay workers’ wages, a country plagued by insecurity, battered by power collapse where investors are exiting the country by the day fritter away such a humongous amount of resources on a jamboree?
“A sober government should have known that borrowing money to attend conferences while rich nations attended the same event with less than twenty persons bothered on insensitivity and brazen impunity.
“Nigerians have made their point and they are aware that the nation’s salvation lies with the Labour Party as we approach subsequent elections,” Abure also said.
His Lordship, Hon. Justice Daniel Iyobosa Okungbowa, Chief Judge of Edo State who personally presented the award to Comrade Abure in recognition of his immense contribution to the advancement of humanity, said the Labour Party National Chairman’s contribution to Nigeria democracy should be emulated by all.
“We’re proud that one of us, Barrister Julius Abure, is at the forefront of repositioning the ship of the nation. The legal profession is blessed by having him amongst us and with this well-deserved award, we have no doubts you will be encouraged to do more for the country”, Justice Okungbowa said.
Chairman, Dinner Committee, Barrister Timothy Obamedo-Woghiren, lauded Comrade Abure’s virtue as a humble, committed clean and clear headed gentleman who has always wanted the best for the country from University days as classmate.
Obamedo-Woghiren, who regularly hosted his professional colleagues, said that with the likes of Comrade Abure, there is hope for a new Nigeria.
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