By a letter dated 15/01/2025 and received on 22/01/2025, the President of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria has requested the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to recommend suitably qualified persons of Anambra & Oyo States origin, to be considered for appointment to the bench of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria.
Members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) from Anambra and Oyo States, who are suitably qualified and are interested in serving on the National Industrial Court of Nigeria bench are, therefore, enjoined to submit their Expressions of Interest to the National Secretariat of the NBA on or before 21st February 2025, addressed to:
The President,
Nigerian Bar Association,
c/o Head, Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Department,
Nigerian Bar Association,
National Secretariat,
Plot 1101 Muhammadu Buhari Way,
Central Business District,
Abuja.
The Expressions of Interest should include the following attached thereto:
1. A copy of the applicant’s curriculum vitae;
2. A copy of the applicant’s Call to Bar Certificate;
3. Evidence of payment of Bar Practicing Fees (BPF) as and when due, for the past 10 years;
4. Evidence of payment of NBA Branch Dues as and when due, for the past 10 years;
5. Evidence of attendance at conferences of the NBA;
6. Evidence of membership of sections or fora of the NBA;
7. Certified true copies of at least 6 judgments in contested cases conducted by the applicant (Legal practitioner) within the 5 years preceding the application;
8. A letter of good standing from the chairman of the applicant's branch confirming that he or she possesses the qualities set out in Rule 4(4)(i)(a), (b) and (d) of the National Judicial Council Guidelines for the appointment of judicial officers for the Superior Courts of Record as reproduced hereunder:
“In all cases:
a. Good character and reputation, diligence and hard work, honesty, integrity and sound knowledge of the law and consistent adherence to professional ethics;
As may be applicable:
b. Active successful practice at the Bar, including satisfactory presentation of cases in court as a legal practitioner either in private practice or as a legal officer in any public service;
d. Credible record of teaching law, legal research in a reputable university and publication of legal works...”
An electronic copy of the Expression of Interest and the accompanying documents should also be uploaded using the link below:
 JUDGES FOR THE NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL COURT OF NIGERIA: INVITATION FOR RECOMMENDATION OF ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES.){kind=link}
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