The Deputy Governor of Rivers State Dr Mrs Ipalibo Harry Banigo has felicitated with the African Bar Association on the occasion of its 2017 Annual Conference holding in Port Harcourt, South- South Nigeria.
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| Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr. (Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo in a handshake with the Immediate Past President, Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete during the African Bar Association (AFBA) 2017 Annual Conference at Presidential Hotel, Port Harcourt. |
In a statement from Government House in Port Harcourt Dr. Banigo said over the years the African Bar Association has continued to advocate for good governance, fostered cooperation amongst the various Bar Associations in the continent and has also mediated and resolved some Political Crisis in Africa.
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Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr. (Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo welcoming the Sokoto State Governor, Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal to the African Bar Association (AFBA) 2017 Annual Conference at Presidential Hotel, Port Harcourt. |
She commended the State Chief Executive Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for hosting the African Bar Association in the Garden City a year after hosting the Nigerian Bar Association in Port Harcourt, stressing that the hosting of such meetings serves as a tonic to boost the local economy.
“The high influx of delegates attending these conferences in Rivers State no doubt, opens up new vistas of opportunities for our people to grow their businesses, for instance those in the hospitality industry smile all the way to the Bank, all thanks to the Governor” Dr. Banigo said.
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| Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr. (Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo being welcomed by the President, African Bar Association, Hannibal Uwaifo during the (AFBA) 2017 Annual Conference at Presidential Hotel, Port Harcourt. |
According to her, the hosting of various National and International events in the State is a clear demonstration that Rivers State is not only safe and secure for its residents but is the preferred destination for investors and tourists.
Dr. Banigo who said the theme for the conference, “Dissecting the Legal and Regulatory Framework For Doing Business in Africa” is apt congratulated the immediate past President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete for his erudite delivery of the keynote address which she said has given every one a good food for thought.
Dr. Banigo who wished all the delegates a pleasant stay in Port Harcourt also commended the President of the African Bar Association Hannibal Uwaifo and his team for putting the conference together.
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| Rivers State Governor, Chief Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike (Centre) Sokoto State Governor, Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal (Right) and State Deputy Governor, Dr. (Mrs) Ipalibo Harry Banigo (Left) during the African Bar Association (AFBA) 2017 Annual Conference at Presidential Hotel, Port Harcourt. |
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