The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has received a formal request from the Honourable Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, dated 26th May 2025, seeking the nomination of suitably qualified legal practitioners for consideration and recommendation for appointment to the Bench of the Federal High Court.
Available slots are designated for candidates from the following states: Abia, Akwa Ibom, Enugu, Imo, Kaduna, Plateau, and Taraba.
Members of the NBA who are suitably qualified, interested, and hail from the aforementioned states are invited to submit their Expression of Interest to the National Secretariat of the NBA no later than June 19, 2025.
Expressions of interest must be addressed to:
The President
Nigerian Bar Association
c/o Grace Igyo, Esq.
Head, Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Department
NBA National Secretariat
Plot 1101 Muhammadu Buhari Way
Central Business District, Abuja
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
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Curriculum Vitae
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Call to Bar Certificate
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Evidence of Bar Practicing Fees (BPF) payment for the last 10 years
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Evidence of NBA Branch Dues payment for the last 10 years
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Evidence of attendance at NBA conferences
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Evidence of membership in NBA Sections or Fora
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Certified true copies of at least six (6) judgments in contested cases conducted in the last five years
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Letter of good standing from the applicant’s Branch Chair, confirming compliance with Rule 4(4)(i)(a), (b), and (d) of the NJC Guidelines
In addition to the hard copy, an electronic version of the Expression of Interest and accompanying documents must be uploaded at:
🔗 Submit Expression of Interest
Shortlisted candidates may be published for public comments and invited for screening interviews.
Applicants are also required to address and deliver a similar Expression of Interest to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court.
🔹 For further enquiries, contact:
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Grace: 08065901348
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Adaeze: 0703908418
Signed:
Bridget Edokwe, Esq.
National Publicity Secretary
