As the season of Easter 2018 starts I extend the season’s best wishes of peace, renewal and hope to all lawyers.
The nation is in growing turmoil- facing insecurity, challenges of corruption, rule of law, democracy, justice, equality, tolerance, and economic welfare.
As part of the nation, lawyers and the legal profession face these turmoils too. While we can easily accuse the system and Institutions for these failures, yet the reality is that what failed first is the character and ethical principles in human agents.
Today, humanity and Nigerians are ashamed of our inability to turn the tide of unethical practices spreading like cancer, and our inability to defend human life, protect human dignity and promote the welfare of all.
At this time of our history, the burden of leading a new positive conversation lies on lawyers and the legal profession.
I urge us all to use the Easter season to reflect on our actions, responsibilities and values.
Join the conversation and set a new bar for the legal profession and our Nation.
PROF ERNEST OJUKWU SAN
