NBA KANO: New EXCO sworn in as Fari hands over to Ammani after historic secretariat completion
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Kano Branch, entered a new era on Tuesday as a freshly elected Executive Council (EXCO), led by its new chairman, Sani Ammani, was officially sworn into office.
The transition ceremony took place during the branch’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kano, marking the formal end of the Usman Umar Fari-led administration and the dawn of a new leadership chapter for the legal community in the state.
A Legacy of Achievements: Fari hands over the gavel
In his valedictory address, the outgoing chairman, Usman Umar Fari, reflected on the milestones achieved during his tenure. Highlighting a historic breakthrough, Fari revealed that his administration successfully completed the building of the long-awaited NBA Kano Branch Secretariat—a monumental feat that had stalled for almost ten years and eluded five successive executive councils. He said his administration commenced the second floor of the building from scratch and handed it at about 90% completion, with work still ongoing even after his departure.
Beyond structural development, Fari detailed several key achievements that defined his administration’s commitment to member welfare and institutional growth, including professional enrichment through the introduction of specialized monthly lectures where experts from various fields educated members on crucial lifestyle and personal growth topics, including health, investment strategies, and proper diet.
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Another is public advocacy and governance through active and serious engagement with governments and state agencies on matters concerning human rights, public governance, and citizen welfare. Fari noted that the administration’s timely press statements consistently spurred relevant authorities into action.
There was also enhanced member welfare where he pointed to a substantial increase in the financial support packages and welfare benefits allocated to branch members in times of need.
He mentioned the introduction of customized NBA Kano vehicle stickers exclusively for branch members to boost identity and professional pride.
In the area of judicial reforms, he said there was a strong collaborative engagement with the judiciary to enhance the administration of justice. Notably, the outgoing administration proposed a landmark practice direction aimed at improving efficiency in the recovery of premises cases.
The New Dawn: Ammani and team take the reins
Following the presentation of the stewardship report, the new leadership team took their oaths of office.
The newly inaugurated EXCO is comprised of the following members:
| Position | Name |
| Chairman | Sani Ammani |
| Vice Chairman | Saminu Ibrahim Haruna |
| Secretary | Sani Maiyaki Maisamari |
| Assistant Secretary | Atika Abdullahi Idris |
| Treasurer | Jefferson Edafe Isiakpobegie |
| Financial Secretary | Rahama Mohammad Ahmed |
| Social Secretary | Fatima Musa Sagir |
| Welfare Secretary | Abdulmalik Mohammed |
| Publicity Secretary | Hassan Idris |
| Provost | Jabir Husaini Adam |
In his inaugural remarks, the newly sworn-in chairman, Sani Ammani, expressed immense gratitude to the members of the Kano Bar for their trust and mandate.
Ammani praised the immediate past leadership for setting a high standard of governance and infrastructure development. He assured the branch that his administration is fully prepared to hit the ground running, promising that the new EXCO would work tirelessly and would not disappoint the expectations of the members.
