The Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Remuneration Committee, Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN, has underscored the urgent need for a technological revolution in the legal profession, drawing inspiration from the transformative advancements reshaping global finance and healthcare.
In a forward-looking statement, Chief Obegolu declared:
“If technology can revolutionize finance and healthcare, why not law? The Remuneration Order 2023 is our blueprint; let technology be our builder.”
His remarks highlight the importance of integrating digital systems into the implementation of the Legal Practitioners Remuneration (Enforcement of Compliance) Order, 2023, which seeks to standardize lawyers’ fees and ensure equitable remuneration across Nigeria.
Chief Obegolu, renowned for his reform-driven leadership, noted that while the Remuneration Order lays the structural foundation for fairness and accountability in legal fees, technology must become the driving force behind its success, enabling tools such as digital compliance tracking, automated documentation, and data-based fee evaluation.
Observers within the Bar interpret his statement as a rallying call for a “Proactive Bar”, one that embraces innovation to achieve transparency, efficiency, and sustainability in legal practice.
Chief Obegolu’s message continues to resonate widely among legal practitioners advocating for modernization and global competitiveness.
Under his leadership, the NBA Remuneration Committee is poised to roll out initiatives aimed at digitizing compliance mechanisms, promoting financial equity for lawyers, and positioning the Nigerian legal profession for a future defined by innovation, integrity, and impact.
Signed:
Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN
Chairman, NBA Remuneration Committee
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