The Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Epe Branch, Dr. S.O. Jimoh, has defined that the necessity for a everlasting and befitting secretariat knowledgeable the choice to embark on the continuing building undertaking in Epe.
Speaking in a latest interview, Dr. Jimoh stated the initiative was impressed by the assumption that “whoever does not have a shelter over his head is empty,” noting that the absence of a correct workplace house had lengthy hindered the operations of the department.
According to him, regardless of the NBA having seven branches in Lagos State, solely the Ikeja Branch at present has a secretariat worthy of point out.
Dr. Jimoh revealed that the concept of constructing a secretariat was conceived a number of years in the past when he suggested the then Chairman of the department, Barrister Ademola Koko, to prioritise the acquisition of land over internet hosting end-of-year events or buying official autos.
“I suggested that instead of throwing parties or buying cars, we should invest in land where a permanent secretariat could be built. Thankfully, he agreed,” Jimoh stated.
He defined that the department subsequently acquired one and a half plots of land in a main location inside Epe Government Reserved Area (GRA) throughout his tenure as Secretary of the department. That identical land, he famous, is now being developed into the secretariat advanced.
The NBA Epe Branch laid the inspiration of the undertaking on December 11, 2025. The ceremony was attended by a number of dignitaries, together with the Administrative Judge, Justice Wasiu Animahun, who was represented by the Chief Magistrate of the Epe Division, Mrs. Botoku. Others current included Prince A.S. Abimbola, the Adesanyin of Noforija, Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja, and Mr. Muhu Ogbara.
On funding, Dr. Jimoh disclosed that the undertaking is being financed largely by way of contributions from members of the department.
“Some members donated ten blocks, others three bags of cement. Everyone is contributing what they can, and work is progressing steadily,” he stated.
Due to restricted funds, the Chairman defined that the quick plan is to assemble a four-bedroom visitor home on the rear of the property for legal professionals’ use, whereas the bigger frontage of the land will likely be reserved for the primary secretariat constructing when enough funds turn into obtainable.
Dr. Jimoh additionally appealed to indigenes of Epe and Ibeju-Lekki to help the undertaking, citing examples of comparable interventions elsewhere.
“The NBA Ekiti State Secretariat was built by Chief Afe Babalola. Epe is blessed with notable philanthropists such as Femi Otedola, the Edu family, and Baba Bamu. These are people who can help bring this project to completion,” he stated.
He added that Ibeju-Lekki indigenes are equally welcome to contribute, stressing that the NBA Epe Branch serves each Epe and Ibeju-Lekki communities and that the secretariat, as soon as accomplished, will stay in Epe completely.
Dr. Jimoh famous that contributing to the undertaking would immortalise donors, including that building prices proceed to rise and delays would solely make the undertaking dearer.
“If it costs ₦10 to build today and we delay, tomorrow it may cost ₦30,” he warned.
He additional lamented that the workplace house at present obtainable to legal professionals on the Epe High Court is merely a borrowed cloakroom offered by the Lagos State Judiciary, reinforcing the necessity for a everlasting construction.
Commending the Adesanyin of Noforija, Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja, Dr. Jimoh described the monarch as distinctive in management and humility. He revealed that the normal ruler had earlier donated a parcel of land near the expressway to the department and additional supported the secretariat undertaking with 1,000 blocks in the course of the foundation-laying ceremony.
Dr. Jimoh additionally expressed gratitude to Justice Wasiu Animahun, members of the NBA Epe Branch, the Lagos State Judiciary, and all stakeholders who’ve contributed to the realisation of the long-held dream.
“I sincerely appreciate everyone who has supported this vision. Their contributions have brought us closer to achieving a befitting secretariat for the NBA Epe Branch,” he stated.
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