By Godwin Agia, Jalingo
The Chairman-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Jalingo Branch, Dr. Barr. Daniel Philemon Saredau, has unveiled plans to digitalize Bar practice in Taraba State to promote the rule of law and improve public access to justice.
Speaking shortly after his election on Saturday, Dr. Saredau said his administration would prioritize technology to modernize the Bar and connect lawyers with the public they serve.
He said the branch will build an official website and a digital member portal where lawyers can access resources, pay dues, and track activities online.
“We’ll take Taraba Bar online to promote rule of law and justice. Our desire is to lift the Bar from where it is to the next level.
“Our target is to have a strong online presence so that members of the public can access the activities of the Bar. The era of analog practice is over,” he stated.
Dr. Saredau stressed that the Bar under his leadership would be committed to human rights advocacy, public interest litigation, and social justice, noted that lawyers must hold government accountable while protecting the rights of ordinary citizens.
He also promised to strengthen relationships between the Bar, Bench, and security agencies for effective justice delivery.
“We will create strategic partnerships with government by engaging critical stakeholders. Government must understand its responsibilities to society, and lawyers must protect public interest.
“Our predecessors have done their best, but we want a stronger bond between the Bar, Bench, and security agencies. We are all stakeholders in the criminal justice sector,” he noted.
Dr. Saredau disclosed plans to upgrade the Bar Centre into a functional workspace and build a guest house for members. added that social and recreational facilities would be provided to support lawyers beyond courtroom work.
“We have a target to attract infrastructure. We want to ensure that social and recreation is for all lawyers, not just street legal work,” he assured.
Citizenship Daily reports that Dr. Daniel Philemon Saredau emerged as Chairman of the NBA Jalingo Branch at the election held on Saturday.
Other elected officials include:
Musa Danji Mohammed, Vice Chairman; Nasiru Muhammad, Secretary; Musa Hosea, Assistant Secretary; Longs Lugnan Takdok, Public Relations Officer; Madinatu Alhaji Kabiru, Treasurer; Fonga Umaru Fonga, Welfare Secretary; Mujahid Mukhtar, Provost; and Thomson D. Tahir, Social Secretary Respectively.
