As you know 4th July adoption of the Declaration of
Independence 1776, Congress declared American colonies as a new nation
the United States of America and were no longer part of the British Empire. US
Independence is associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals,
concerts, etc. Yesterday North Korea successfully tested ICBM this
long range missile with capacity to hit US. What an anniversary gift?.
2) NBA 2017 annual Conference https://portal.nbaconference.com/registration-details
Why am I showing NBA registration link? I criticize based on
facts; truth is solid as the rock of Gibraltar. I said to myself register
for the conference online to see what it is about. Internet savvy you
all, NBA link brought me a page to fill my Name, Law firm, Telephone all
complete. Next the form asks where I would want to collect my conference
materials- To my consternation, none of NBA offices in Victoria Island Lagos or
Abuja is on the list of collection centres. Inexplicable incompetence.
Watching to see justification for the arbitrary and exorbitant
fees. Asked online to pay my conference fees of N100,000 (a hundred
thousand) early bird. I proceeded to payment prepared. I was given an
option to use my credit/debit card or provide my Bank details. I was not told
it is a secured site – when you pay online to IBA, ABA you are guaranteed
security. Alternatively you are not told you could pay directly to a designated
bank. Question: Are the planners aware of the existence of
hackers?. None of these lawyers from Ajayi to ABM would be reckless with their
bank details. Would they pay any of these fees much more giving away bank
details online without guarantee – should something happen.
Pouh! Juniors and
learned children protested the astronomical increase in conference fees. The
Bible says “they trample down the weak and helpless and push the poor out of
the way”: Amos 2: 7 Someone said Professor Konyinsola Ajayi SAN told some
people and some media that this year's conference is not for every lawyer.Only
the rich?
What does the CBN-SLS
Counsel know about public service?
Good morning!.
Carol Ajie Esq.
LL.B(Hons) Benin; B.L(Lagos); MCIArb(UK); LL.M (Int’l Legal
Studies) Georgetown D.C.
Fellow, Leadership and Advocacy for Women in Africa (LAWA) 2010
Vital Voices Lead Fellow 2013
IBA Human Rights Africa Regional Officer 2014-2016
Empower Women Global Champion for Change 2016-2017
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