Step Forward for the Bar: Nigerian Bar Association Opens Applications for Committees, Institutes, and Fora
The NBA leadership has officially opened the portal for legal practitioners to apply for voluntary service across the Association's Committees, Institutes, and Fora.
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has officially opened its doors for members to step into leadership and service roles across the Association. In a formal call to the Bar issued by NBA President Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, FCIArb, legal practitioners nationwide are invited to apply to serve on the NBA's various Committees, Institutes, and Fora.
This initiative fulfills a key commitment made during the President's inaugural address at the Annual General Conference (AGC) in Port Harcourt, where she pledged to broaden access to institutional service and ensure that every member has a voice in shaping the Association's future.
"Within our membership lies an extraordinary pool of knowledge, experience, and courage. Our appointments must draw on the full depth of that talent and give meaningful expression to our commitment to inclusion. No lawyer will be invisible, and no voice will be dismissed." , Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, FCIArb
How to Apply
The application process has been streamlined to take approximately 3 to 5 minutes:
- Visit the Portal: Go to nigerianbar.online/credentials.
- Verify Your Identity: Log in and verify your status using your Supreme Court Number (SCN).
- Select Your Preferences: Choose the specific Committees, Institutes, or Fora where you would like to serve,ranked in order of preference.
- Submit Your Profile: Upload an updated copy of your CV and submit your application.
Key Guidelines to Note Before Applying
Before submitting an expression of interest, prospective applicants should keep the following requirements in mind:
- One Application Per Member: You may only submit a single application. Review the available bodies carefully and select the areas that best align with your expertise and professional interests.
- Voluntary Service: All appointments are strictly voluntary and carry no financial remuneration. Appointees are expected to commit the requisite time, diligence, and expertise to their assigned roles.
- Ethics and Disciplinary Committee Criteria: Members applying specifically for the Ethics and Disciplinary Committee will be required to confirm that they meet strict eligibility standards, including verified good standing, a clean disciplinary record, and readiness to participate in virtual proceedings.
Interested members are encouraged to visit the NBA credentials portal and submit their applications promptly.
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