Kekemeke Inaugurated as 15th Chairman of NBA Yenagoa, Vows to Prioritize Welfare, Policy
Clement Bibisa Kekemeke, has been inaugurated as the 15th Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yenagoa Branch.
The inauguration ceremony, held in Yenagoa on June 25, 2025, came four days after Kekemeke emerged victorious in the branch election.
The new executive will steer the association forward over the next two years, focusing on unity, advocacy, and professional development.
In his acceptance speech, Kekemeke expressed deep gratitude to members of the bar for entrusting him with the responsibility of leading one of the most vibrant branches of the NBA.
He emphasized that his administration would be defined by service, collaboration, and inclusivity, while promising to build on the foundations laid by previous leaderships.
Drawing from his past experience as the immediate past Chairman of the NBA Yenagoa Welfare Committee, Kekemeke declared that the welfare of members would remain at the heart of his leadership.
He also noted that his tenure would place a premium on strategic engagement with the Bayelsa State Government, particularly on issues of legislation and policy-making that directly impact the legal profession and the larger society.
He stated that the Bar must remain a powerful voice in shaping policy, ensuring that lawyers remain influential stakeholders in public discourse and development.
Also speaking during the inauguration, the National Assistant Publicity Secretary of the NBA, Ebiere Ekpese, who congratulated the branch for conducting a credible election and charged the new leadership to prioritize unity.
Ekpese reiterated that true progress only occurs when internal cohesion is established and maintained across all segments of the association.
Clement Kekemeke, who now leads the branch, is a distinguished legal practitioner and a dedicated member of the Nigerian Bar Association. He graduated from the University of Ilorin and was called to the Nigerian Bar on November 15, 2007.
As the Principal Partner at Serene Solicitors & Advocates, he brings to this esteemed position a wealth of experience and a proven track record of unwavering commitment to the legal profession.
Over the years, he has served the NBA Yenagoa Branch such as the Secretary of the Publicity Committee from 2013 to 2015, Secretary of the Human Rights Committee between 2017 and 2019, and Secretary of the Bayelsa State Committee on the Harmonization of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act in 2018.
He has also been a member of several law week planning committees from 2022 to 2024 and chaired the Annual General Conference Planning Committee in 2022. Additionally, he served as Secretary of the Law Reforms Committee from 2021 to 2023 and was Chairman of the Welfare Committee until his recent election.
Alongside Kekemeke, a new executive team was also sworn in to support the administration. Beimonyo V. Brisibe assumed office as Vice Chairman, with Timipa Theophilus as Secretary, Emmanuel Robert as Publicity Secretary, and Gloria Itong Owen as Social Secretary. Other members of the executive include Samuel Brisibe as Assistant Secretary, Nathaniel Loko Lokoson as Provost, Rachael D. Omiete as Welfare Secretary, and Oyinkare Omemu-Harrison as Treasurer.
As the new leadership begins its work, expectations are high and members optimistic that Kekemeke’s experience, inclusive vision, and people-centered leadership style will guide the branch to greater heights.
