Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau (born 6 February 1965) is a Nigerian lawyer, Senior Advocate of Nigeria and founder of Y. C. Maikyau & Co.[1] He served as president of the Nigerian Bar Association from 22 August 2022 to 29 August 2024.[2][3]
Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau | |
|---|---|
| Past President of the Nigerian Bar Association | |
| In office 22 August 2022 – 29 August 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Olumide Akpata |
| Succeeded by | Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 February 1965 Kebbi State, Nigeria |
Early life
editMaikyau was born on 6 February 1965, at Kebbi State of Nigeria. He obtained a bachelor's degree in law from Ahmadu Bello University, Kaduna State in 1989 and was called to the bar on 12 December 1990.[4]
Career
editOn 18 July 2022, he was elected as the president of the Nigerian Bar Association after acquiring a total of 22,342 votes, defeating his closest rival Joe-Kyari Gadzama (SAN) who polled 10,842 votes, and Jonathan Taidi (SAN) who polled 1,380 votes.[5][6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Maikyau emerges as 31st President of NBA". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 17 July 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ↑ "Maikyau: A journey to NBA presidency". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 19 July 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ↑ Odunsi, Wale (17 July 2022). "Yakubu Maikyau elected Nigerian Bar Association president - List of new officials". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ↑ Ejekwonyilo, Ameh (17 July 2022). "NBA elects new President, Yakubu Maikyau". Premium Times. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ↑ "Yakubu Maikyau emerges NBA new president". The Punch. 17 July 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ↑ "Yakubu Maikyau wins NBA presidential election". TheCable. 17 July 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022.