By Ehichioya Steve Odion
Nigerian lawyers have been advised to have a burning passion for their profession in order to go excel in their job.
This admonition was given by the lead speaker John Aikpokpo-Martins Esq., first Vice National President Nigerian Bar Association at the Nigerian Bar Association, Benin Branch 2021 Annual Law Week taking place in Benin City.
Speaking on the topic: "The road map to building a successful legal practice in Nigeria in the face of hash economic climate", said as a lawyer if you do not like what you do it becomes a problem for you, and that you might run away from that aspect of life.
He said from the beginning as a lawyer it is always very stressful, adding that except you are from a wealthy family where you get support from the beginning. "But what keeps you is the passion. You loved being a lawyer. You loved going to court. You will like to fight injustice and solving people's problems. For those who have that spirit, that keeps you".
He further said that for those who do not have passion for it feel discouraged and leave the profession. He also said that those you assisted as a lawyer without charging fee may eventually connect you to a bigger business that would earn you good money. He therefore advice lawyers to pursue their job diligently and assured them of getting good result.
Also speaking on the topic, Dr. Samson Erhaze, Chief State Counsel, Ministry of Justice, said considering the present trend that lawyers need not to rely on their own library alone but graduate to electronic library for more information that could assist them in their job.
"We expect lawyers to be computer literate and be abreast with internet compliance. Subscribed to online law report which is easily accessable. You can get so many information to prepare your address for court cases. This can help you to resolve any issue in your hand and the business of the profession will be striving".
Another speaker, Notory Public, Nosa Edo Osagie Esq. and chairman in one of the section described all the issues discussed so far as exposive. He said the issue of how to better the lots of the young lawyers was extensively discussed. He advice them to be hard working as that is the only way to achieve success.
"The young lawyers have to be patience as pesiverance in life pays. There is no short cut to success, you have to go through pains. The young lawyers have been more enriched in the event by way of advice and information.
Another speaker at the event, Barr. Emmanuel Usifo who also duel on the topic said we must realise that this economic situation confronting the globe and as a result people are been made poorer every day in the challenges.
He also said it will take innovation, diversification and learning new trends, especially in our various profession to be able to eat and spend for others.
He said that is why the NBA, Benin branch wants to teach the young lawyers how to fish rather than giving them money.
The Vice Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association, Benin Branch, Mrs.Paula Agbale described the annual law week programme as captivating and interesting looking at the speakers with their various topics presented.
She said the theme of this year's programme is about insecurity, one of the challenges the country is presently facing.
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