Carol Ajie: Equal Opportunity Clause Missing From NBA National Secretariat Abuja Honours Roll

Equal Opportunity Clause Missing From NBA National Secretariat Abuja Honours Roll

To:

The Presidents, Nigerian Bar Association 1998 - present Members of the National Executive Committee (NEC)

Members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)

Dear Learned, Noble and Distinguished Colleagues,

As you are aware a contract for the construction of the NBA National secretariat complex in Abuja was awarded to certain Architects, Building Contractors and Engineers long before Mr Alegeh’s tenure began in August 2014, his historic election made possible thanks to some efforts despite that he has failed to acknowledge those who assisted him FoC.

He got on the saddle and struggled to keep some of his campaign pledges such as e-voting and universal suffrage for Lawyers, etc. Unfortunately women were some of his worst casualty. Halted female Chair SLP, Mrs Mia Essien SAN, FCIArb had been elected by a Major section of her Council to lead. http://allafrica.com/stories/201411050494.html done capriciously, unilaterally, arbitrarily thus resulted in litigation.

Next Mr Alegeh swooped on the first female Architect in the course of her job in the construction of the NBA secretariat. He fought the Lady Architect over her professional fees and was to result in litigation but for the timely intervention of the Learned Dame, FoC who resolved it amicably again FoC.

Next Mr. Alegeh tried to poach on of CN Ajie & Co’s corporate clients Alegeh’s grouse was never explained.

Next Mr Alegeh stretched his tentacles to the NBA contractor, sacked the gentleman and took over the construction himself despite the conflict of interest. Recall that Mr Alegeh is the Chairman/CEO of Tratrix Engineering Construction.

Now the bombshell, Mr Alegeh Monday 13/6/16 by email below to select Lawyers requests N10M(Ten Million Naira) each to get on the Honors list at the NBA National secretariat.

The Nigerian Constitution 1999 and the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights on equal treatment of Lawyers reject discriminatory practices and poor spirit of selectivism. Hence the letter he sent out must be refused forthwith!.

Do not oblige him, until he provides a level field for all.

Thank you!

Dame Carole

Sent from my iPad

On 13 Jun 2016, at 10:58 PM, Augustine Alegeh <alegeh@yahoo.com> wrote:

Dear Sirs,

RE: NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION NATIONAL SECRETARIAT COMPLEX, ABUJA

“HONOURS ROLL”

The above stated matter refers.

The Nigerian Bar Association [NBA] is presently constructing an ultramodern National Secretariat Complex in Central Business District, Abuja at a contract cost of N2,500,000,000.00 (Two Billion, Five Hundred Million Naira) subject to variation.

The NBA National Executive Committee [NEC] at its meeting in Sokoto on 4^th June, 2015 approved the proposal to have an “Honours Roll” engraved at the foyer of the complex. This approval was further ratified at the NBA NEC meeting of November, 2015 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The NBA National Secretariat Complex Honours Roll is reserved for 100 NBA members upon a donation of N10,000,000.00 (Ten Million Naira) to the NBA National Secretariat Complex project to ensure the completion of the project. The “Honours Roll” is a fundraising project aimed at ensuring completion of the complex with contributions and donations from members of the NBA.

The NBA has identified you as one of the leaders of the Association with a passion for the development and success of the NBA. It is in recognition of your position in the NBA that I have the pleasure of inviting you to take advantage of the “Honours Roll” fundraising by making a donation of N10,000,000.00 (Ten Million Naira) towards the completion of the NBA National Secretariat Complex.

Please make your payment to the NBA National Secretariat Complex Project Account (Honours Roll):

·        Account Name:             NBA Project Account

·        Account No.:                 0697098243

·        Bank:                               Access Bank Plc

·        Sort Code:                     044150149

Kindly confirm your acceptance of this offer at your earliest convenience to enable us reserve your space on the “Honours Roll”.

We would appreciate receiving your donation on or before 30th June, 2016.

Please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned for further enquiries and/or clarification.

Please accept the assurances of our warm regards and high esteem.

Yours faithfully,

Augustine Alegeh SAN, FCIArb.[UK]

President

augustine.alegeh@nigerianbar.org.ng

alegeh@yahoo.com

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