The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has announced that one of the major highlights of the 2025 NBA Annual General Conference in Enugu will be the proposed amendments to the NBA Constitution.
The process has already commenced with the formal Notice of Proposal issued by the General Secretary, Mobolaji Ojibara, and the circulation of the draft amendments to all members.
As part of this process, the NBA Constitutional Amendment Committee, in partnership with the NBA Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE), is hosting a special webinar and public hearing designed to help members:
- Deeply understand the structure, powers, and functions of the NBA under its Constitution;
- Appreciate the constitutional duties assigned to lawyers as members of the Association;
- Contribute meaningfully to the amendment process by sharing views, questions, and recommendations that will guide the Committee’s work before the Annual General Meeting.
The NBA notes that understanding how the Association works is not just a matter of interest—it is part of the Rules of Professional Conduct. As members of the Bar, there is a professional duty to engage with and strengthen the governance of the Association. This webinar offers the perfect platform to do so.
Webinar Details
Topic: Understanding the Soul of the Nigerian Bar Association: Structure, Powers & Functions Under the NBA Constitution
Date: Monday, 18 August 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Venue: Online – https://meet.zoho.com/fckf-yqn-cfr
CPD Points: 1 (approved by ICLE)
Confirmed Speakers:
- Chief J. B. Daudu, SAN – Lead Presenter; Past President, NBA
- George Etomi – Former Chair, SBL; Member, NBA Board of Trustees
- Oluwaseun Abimbola, SAN – Past Chair, NBA Ibadan; Past Chair, NBA Electoral Committee; Former AG, Oyo State
- Cordelia Eke – Chair, NBA Port Harcourt Branch; Former Secretary, ECNBA
- Joyce Oduah – Former General Secretary & National Treasurer, NBA
Moderators:
- Professor John O. Akintayo
- Madam Esther Jimoh
The Committee strongly encourages members to attend, participate, and lend their voice to shaping the future of the Association.
Kindly register to attend here: https://meet.zoho.com/fckf-yqn-cfr
Yours faithfully,
Paul Daudu, SAN
Secretary
NBA Constitutional Amendment Committee
