“Onye Aghana Nwanne Ya” – Be Your Brother’s Keeper.
Otu Oka-iwu, Abuja is a rich generational blend, comprising Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs), Judges, Magistrates, senior and young legal practitioners, reflecting its inclusiveness and professional diversity.
Otu Oka-iwu, is a prestigious association of Igbo legal practitioners in Nigeria and the diaspora.
The Abuja Branch of Otu Oka-iwu stands as one of the most vibrant and intellectually engaging platforms for Igbo lawyers within the Federal Capital Territory.
It provides a professional, cultural, and social network for members while advancing the ideals of justice, unity, and excellence in legal practice.
Otu Oka-iwu was established as a collective forum for Igbo legal practitioners to promote professional collaboration, uphold ethical standards, and protect the interests of Igbo people through the rule of law.
The Abuja Branch emerged as a strategic extension of this vision, bringing together learned men and women of Igbo extraction practicing within the seat of power; the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
This principle underscores the spirit of brotherhood, mutual support, and collective progress that defines the Otu Oka-iwu community. It is this fraternal philosophy that continues to inspire the association’s activities and strengthen the bond among its members.
- Integrity
- Professional Excellence
- Unity and Brotherhood
- Cultural Pride
- Service
- Accountability
- Mentorship and Leadership
Membership is open to all lawyers of Igbo origin, whether patrilineal or matrilineal, who are duly enrolled as legal practitioners in Nigeria and practicing or residing within Abuja and its environs.