NBA EPE BRANCH BREAKS GROUND ON NEW BAR CENTRE

Epe, Lagos State – The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Epe Branch, marked a historic day on Thursday, December 11, 2025, with the foundation-laying ceremony for its NBA Epe Branch Bar Centre. The landmark event was led by the Admin Judge of the Epe Judicial Division, the Honourable Justice W. Animahun.

The ceremony was graced by numerous distinguished guests, underscoring the significance of the project. These included:

Hon. Justice W. Animahun, Admin Judge of Epe Judicial Division (who led the foundation-laying);
Dr. Saliu Jimoh, Chairman, NBA Epe Branch (Aare Shittu);
Hon. A. F. O. Botoku (Mrs), Chief Magistrate Admin, Epe District;
Mrs. Olawunmi Adeola, Chairperson of NBA Ikorodu Branch; and
HRM Oba Dr. Babatunde Olaogun Ogunlaja (JP), Oba of Odo-Noforija.

The ceremony, captured in several video clips, demonstrated the tangible start of the project, showing Justice Animahun and other dignitaries placing the first set of concrete blocks for the building. A speaker at the event highlighted the immediate commitment to the structure, stating, "We can get to lay 100 blocks" as part of the initial construction phase.

The Chairman of the Epe Branch, Dr. Saliu Jimoh, offered immense thanks to all attendees and many other well-wishers, specifically acknowledging:

The Pioneer and all Past Chairmen (including Kabiyesi A. S. Abimbola, Mr. Ademola Koko, and Chief Omotayo Omosehin);
Their Executives;
The Elders of the Branch; and
The current sterling executives ably led by Dr. S. O. Jimoh.

Audio recordings from the event revealed the depth of commitment to the project:

One speaker publicly acknowledged a major supporter, stating that for the purpose of having the building, this individual "gave us one plot of land" despite early opposition.
Another speaker emphasised that the day’s work was just the beginning, noting, "For what we have done here is just a step... to get this building up is not going to be a small job," and appealing for continued cooperation from the members.
The branch leadership made sure to recognise the pioneers who had championed the project.

The completion of the Bar Centre is expected to provide a crucial hub for legal professionals within the Epe Judicial Division.