COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END OF THE PRE-CONFERENCE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL (NEC) MEETING OF THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION (NBA) HELD AT THE MULTIPURPOSE HALL, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE, ENUGU, ENUGU STATE, ON SATURDAY, 23RD AUGUST 2025.
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) held its Pre-Conference Meeting on Saturday, 23rd August 2025 at the Multipurpose Hall of the International Conference Centre, Enugu, Enugu State. The meeting, which commenced at 3:23 p.m., was presided over by the President of the NBA, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, with distinguished NEC members, Branch delegates, past Presidents, eminent members of the Inner and Utter Bar, and representatives of fraternal bar associations in attendance. The meeting deliberated extensively on…
INVESTING SAFELY: HOW TO SPOT FRAUD AND NAVIGATE NIGERIAN REAL ESTATE DEALS. | Clementina E. Ukiri, Esq.
Clementina E. Ukiri, Esq. The dream of owning property in Nigeria is a significant milestone. It represents stability, security, and a wise investment. However, this dream can quickly become a nightmare if you fall victim to the fraudulent schemes that unfortunately exist in the real estate market. The good news is that with the right knowledge, you can protect yourself. This guide will equip you with the tools to spot red flags, understand the non-negotiable role of a lawyer, and demystify the complex legal language in your sale agreement. Re…
ADVOCACY FOR BAR LICENCE FREEDOM (ABLIF): NBA ANNUAL GENERAL CONFERENCE (AGC), 2025, MUST BE BOYCOTTED BY ALL WELL-MEANING NIGERIAN LAWYERS!
6th July, 2025. We, at ABLIF, are compelled to call on all Nigerian lawyers to boycott the 2025, Annual General Conference, holding in Enugu, Enugu State, in August, 2025, sequel to the adamant stand of the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to review and reverse his obnoxious policy of making acquisition of CPD Point by Nigerian lawyers mandatory and conditioning same upon issuance of approved NBA Seal and Bar Practice Licence! We are lawyers and it is our constitutional duty to practise unhindered under any guise of the NBA Pres…
APPOINTMENT OF TWO (2) JUDGES FOR THE NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL COURT OF NIGERIA: INVITATION FOR RECOMMENDATION OF ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES.
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, enj…
ONORIODE WILLIAM EWENODE ESQ., CHAIRMAN NBA EFFURUN BRANCH, HAS SECURED THE SUPPORT OF CHIEF EMEKA OZOANI, SAN, TO FUND THE HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME FOR 150 MEMBERS OF THE NBA EFFURUN BRANCH.
Picture showing the past chairmen of the branch, the chairman, Onoriode William Ewenode, Esq., guests and members of the branch as well as the host/ funder, Chief Emeka Ozoani, SAN, presenting the cheque to the branch. The chairman of the NBA Effurun Branch, Onoriode William Ewenode, Esq., has secured the support of a man given to the welfare of lawyers, Chief Emeka Ozoani, SAN, to partner with his branch. It will be recalled that when Mr. Ewenode came on board as the chairman of the branch, he came up with the concept of corporate/individual …
NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM THE DESK OF THE CHAIRMAN, NBA EFFURUN BRANCH: OUR PLANS AND EXPECTATIONS.
1st January, 2025. My dearest distinguished colleagues. I wish to first specially give the Almighty God thanks for all His mercies towards us all. God has been kind to us all. He has given us life out of the abundance of His grace and He has blessed our branch in bountiful ways. The Almighty God certainly deserves our praises and this we shall do. In this light, we shall hold a special prayer and praise session on Monday, the 6th of January 2025, to usher us into the new year as we seek more of God's blessings upon our lives and our bran…
NBA CONDOLES THE FAMILIES OF STAMPEDE VICTIMS AND CALLS FOR CAUTION.
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) expresses its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who tragically lost their lives in recent stampedes in Anambra, Abuja, and Oyo States during the distribution of relief items and monetary gifts. These heartbreaking incidents claimed the lives of over 67 individuals, including 37 citizens in Oyo, 10 at a Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, and 20 more in Okija, Anambra State. While death is a natural part of life, the loss of lives under such preventable circumstances is deeply painful …
THE SUSPENSION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CHAIRMEN IN EDO STATE BY THE STATE ASSEMBLY AS WELL AS THE HARASSMENT OF A SENIOR LAWYER, WOLE IYAMU, SAN: OUR POSITION.
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Benin Branch, expresses its profound sorrow and indignation over the incidences of Tuesday, the 17th day of December 2024, that appeared to stand the rule of law on its head. The NBA Benin Branch was aghast when it received the news that the Edo State Assembly purportedly suspended the democratically elected Local Government Chairmen in the guise of misconduct. The NBA Benin Branch states categorically that the recent Supreme Court decision in AG of the Federation v. AG of Abia State & Ors (2024) LPELR-6…
THE FINAL WORDS OF THE SECRETARY, NBA LAGOS BRANCH TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BRANCH.
Dear learned benchers, silk, seniors and colleagues, The working year for most of us is gradually winding down. The holiday season is finally here, and the Premier Bar is certainly not left out. Our football team gave us an early Christmas present with a hard-fought and delicious victory over our brothers in Ibadan who adamantly continue to contest the Premier title with us. No worries, we will continue to prove why we are Premier, not just in nomenclature but in all our exploits. This year had a lot of highs and lows, and we remain grateful…
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NBA BENIN BRANCH REJOICES AS TWO OF ITS OWN GET DESERVING APPOINTMENTS INTO THE STATE GOVERNMENT.
The best way to ensure good government is to have good people in office. – George Washington The Executive Committee of the NBA Benin Branch, on behalf of its members, rejoice with Dr. Samson Osagie, Esq. and Musa Ikhilor, Esq. on the appointment of the duo as Attorney General and Secretary to the State Government, respectively. The Chairman of the Bar, in his remarks, commended His Excellency Sen. Monday Okpebholo for his wisdom and foresight in these appointments. He said, "A government is only good or bad for the quality of its cabin…
GOODWILL MESSAGE FROM THE NBA BENIN BRANCH TO SENATOR MONDAY OKPEBHOLO ON HIS ASSUMPTION OF OFFICE AS GOVERNOR OF EDO STATE.
The Nigerian Bar Association, Benin Branch, under the Chairmanship of Idemudia Iredia Osifo, Esq., extends its warmest congratulations to Senator Monday Okpebholo on his swearing-in as the substantive Governor of Edo State. Your Excellency, as you take on this esteemed mantle, we call on you to remain steadfast in upholding the rule of law, for it is the bedrock upon which any thriving society must stand. A society devoid of justice is akin to a house built on sand—bound to crumble at the slightest breeze of injustice. The Benin Bar pledges it…
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A SALUTE TO EXCELLENCE: CELEBRATING OUR TRAILBLAZING APPOINTEES!
The Nigerian Bar Association, Benin Branch, beams with pride as four of our esteemed members take on distinguished roles in the national arena, thanks to the foresight of our President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN. Olayiwola Afolabi, SAN, brings his fortitude and doggedness to the protection of the Legal Businesses Committee, ensuring the profitability of the legal industry. Prof. Nathaniel Inegbedion brings his experience to bear as he shapes the template for the next generation through the Legal Education Committee; his wisdom is set to bolster th…
NO SURPRISE HERE; CONGRATULATIONS MADAM BRIDGET IMUETINYANOSA IGUODALA.
The Executive Committee of the NBA Benin Branch has received with much elation the news of the appointment of one of its vocal members, Madam B. I. Iguodala, as the Edo State lead for the NBA Women Forum. The Chairman, Mr. Idemudia Iredia Osifo, in appreciating the National President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, for the consideration of the Branch for the appointment stated, "He just knows how to put round pegs in round holes. We appreciate Mr. President for his choice of appointment." He also affirmed his confidence in the appointee thus…
NBA BENIN BRANCH REJOICES WITH ONE OF ITS OWN - PROF. EDOBA BRIGHT OMOREGIE, SAN.
The Executive Committee of the NBA Benin Branch was thrown into jubilation on the 25th day of October 2024 as it received news of the appointment of one of its beloved members as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin by the Governing Council of the University. Called to the Nigerian Bar in 1992, Professor Edoba Omoregie has carved a niche for himself in the field of academia at large, having taught and published renowned works in the law of contract and constitutional law. He has also contributed to the National Institute for Legislat…
NOTICE TO ALL LAWYERS IN NIGERIA ON COMPLIANCE WITH ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING AND TERRORISM FINANCING PROVISIONS OF THE RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT FOR LEGAL PRACTITIONERS, 2023.
Dear Colleagues, Whereas the General Council of the Bar made the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners 2023 (RPC), published in the Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette No. 103, Lagos, 6th June 2023, Vol. 110, Government Notice No. 69, and the Nigerian Bar Association Anti-Money Laundering Committee (NBA-AMLC) Appointment and Examination Rules and Protocols 2024, published in the Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette No. 108, Lagos, 26th June 2024, Vol. 111, Government Notice No. 30, the Rules of Professional Co…
FOUR THINGS TO REMEMBER FROM THE HISTORIC SPEECH OF THE NBA BENIN BRANCH CHAIRMAN AT THE SPECIAL COURT SESSION MARKING THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE NEW LEGAL YEAR.
1. The judiciary does not all have bad eggs as there are just a few trying to paint the judiciary with a bad image. 2. The NBA Benin Branch shall continue to stand up and speak up for the judiciary. 3. The NBA Benin Branch will not rest until the judiciary is truly independent. 4. The NBA Benin Branch does not support and will not be part of any process for the appointment of judges until the executive swears in the three-judge designates already recommended by the NJC. Joshua O. Braimoh, Esq. Publicity Secretary, NBA Benin Branch.
DR. RAPULU NDUKA WISHES NIGERIAN LAWYERS A HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY.
Dear Colleagues, As we commemorate the 64th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence, we are reminded of the profound responsibility we bear as custodians of justice in a nation striving for progress, unity, and fairness. The legal profession has always stood as a pillar of strength in Nigeria’s development, guiding the evolution of our laws, defending human rights, and fostering the rule of law. Nigeria's independence gained through the efforts of patriots who believed in a brighter future, should inspire us to renew our commitment to justic…
NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION (NBA) BENIN BRANCH INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE – OCTOBER 1ST, 2024.
Distinguished colleagues and fellow Nigerians, Today, we mark the 64th anniversary of our nation’s independence. The Nigerian Bar Association Benin Branch extends warm greetings to all Nigerians. This day serves as a powerful reminder of our shared heritage, our collective resolve, and the sacrifices of those who laid the foundation for a united and prosperous Nigeria. Independence Day is more than a commemoration of our freedom from colonial rule; it is a celebration of our resilience, our diversity, and our commitment to democracy and the ru…
NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE ON THE OCCASION OF NIGERIA’S 64TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY.
Fellow Compatriots, On this momentous occasion of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) extends its warmest wishes to all citizens as we reflect on our journey as a nation. Over the past six decades, we have faced numerous challenges, yet we continue to stand united in our quest for justice, democracy, and progress. Independence Day is not just a day of celebration but also a day for sober reflection. It is a reminder of our shared responsibility to build a nation where the rule of law prevails, where hu…
SATURDAY EDO GUBERNATORIAL ELECTIONS; WE ARE READY TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE MONITORING SAYS THE NBA BENIN BRANCH.
The Nigerian Bar Association, Benin Branch, has concluded robust logistics for the effective monitoring of the September 21st Edo gubernatorial elections. In what can only be described as a warm synergy between the local and the national, the Chairman of the NBA Benin Branch, Mr. Idemudia Iredia Osifo, Esq., received the national delegates ably-led by the National General Secretary, Dr. Mobolaji Ojibara, Esq., on Thursday the 19th of September, 2024 in concluding plans as regards the observatory role of the NBA. The Chairman, Mr. Idemudia Ired…
