Step Forward for the Bar!

Judiciary Committee Maintains a good working relationship between the Bar, the Bench and judiciary staff, and investigates and recommends action on intimidation, disrespect or oppressive conduct against lawyers in the course of their work. Law Reform Committee Engages the National Assembly on laws under consideration, promotes law reform, advises NEC on laws to propose or amend, and reviews extant laws with other law-reform bodies. Rule of Law and Human Rights Committee Promotes and protects the rule of law and fundamental rights, provides free legal aid where suitable, and may prosecute or defend suits with NEC approval. Ethics and Disciplinary Committee Investigates complaints of professional impropriety or misconduct against members referred by the President or NEC, and makes recommendations. Legal Education Committee Advances legal education, advocacy and jurisprudence through seminars, workshops and conferences, and promotes legal publications including law reports. Dispute Resolution Committee Resolves complaints between members through arbitration, mediation and reconciliation, with each complaint determined within 60 days. Welfare Committee Administers the Association’s welfare schemes and handles other matters concerning the welfare of members. Finance Committee Prepares annual financial proposals for NEC, explores fundraising, pursues recovery of dues and pledges, advises on investments and reviews financial statements with the auditors. General Purposes Committee Screens prospective candidates for the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria under the Legal Practitioners Act and forwards its recommendations to NEC through the President. National Officers’ Election Appeal Committee Receives and resolves complaints and disputes arising from the election of National Officers and of the Association’s representatives on the General Council of the Bar. Branch Elections Appeal Committee Hears petitions on branch elections, gives directions and interpretations on their conduct, and rules on the qualification of candidates. Sections Election Appeal Committee Hears petitions on elections into the Sections, guides their conduct, and rules on the qualification or disqualification of candidates. Ad hoc / Special Committees Committees constituted by the President, subject to NEC ratification, to deal with specific issues as they arise under their own terms of reference.

NBA Institute of Continuing Legal Education (NBA-ICLE) Designs and delivers continuing professional development for members — courses, trainings and accreditation that keep lawyers current in practice and ethics. NBA Human Rights Institute (NBA-HRI) Drives the Association’s human rights work through research, advocacy, training, monitoring and strategic interventions.

NBA Young Lawyers Forum (NBAYLF) Represents young lawyers — mentorship, welfare, capacity building and advocacy on the issues that affect members early in their careers. NBA Women Forum (NBAWF) Advances the participation, welfare and leadership of women lawyers within the Association and across the profession. NBA Lawyers with Disabilities Forum (NBALWDF) Advocates for inclusion, accessibility and equal opportunity for lawyers with disabilities in practice and in the Association.