In his acceptance speech, Mr Kekemeke expressed gratitude to members for their trust, and emphasised that his tenure would be anchored on service, collaboration, and inclusivity. Drawing on his experience as immediate past Chairman of the Branch’s Welfare Committee, he pledged to prioritise members’ wellbeing, and strengthen engagement with the Bayelsa State Government on legislative matters impacting the profession and the wider society.
NBA’s National Assistant Publicity Secretary, Ebiere Ekpese, congratulated the Branch, and urged the new leadership to champion unity across the Bar. She emphasised that, cohesion remains essential to sustainable progress.
Mr Kekemeke is a graduate of the University of Ilorin, and was called to the Nigerian Bar in November 2007. He currently serves as Principal Partner at Serene Solicitors & Advocates, and has held multiple roles within the NBA Yenagoa Branch over the past decade including positions in the Publicity, Human Rights, Law Reform, and Welfare Committees.