NBA Remuneration Committee Intensifies Enforcement of Remuneration Order 2023, Constitutes Sub-Committees to Consider Petitions
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Remuneration Committee has renewed its call on legal practitioners across the country to support the enforcement of the Legal Practitioners’ Remuneration Order 2023 by reporting cases of professional undercharging.
In a renewed awareness campaign, the Committee emphasized that compliance with the Remuneration Order is a professional obligation and a critical step towards preserving the integrity, dignity, and economic sustainability of the legal profession.
Chairman of the Committee, Emeka Obegolu, SAN, stated that undercharging devalues legal services, undermines professional standards, and creates unfair competition within the Bar. He urged lawyers to remain vigilant and promptly report any violations through the appropriate channels.
According to the Committee, safeguarding the profession is a collective responsibility, requiring every legal practitioner to uphold ethical billing practices and maintain the standards expected of members of the Nigerian Bar Association.
Lawyers are encouraged to report cases of undercharging by emailing remuneration@nigerianbar.org.ng or contacting the Programme Officer, Stella Charles Akupue, on 08033888791.
Reaffirming its commitment to strengthening compliance with the Legal Practitioners’ Remuneration Order 2023, the Committee stressed that the legal profession must continue to be built on fairness, professionalism, and respect for established standards.
Constitution of Sub-Committees
As part of efforts to ensure the prompt and effective consideration of matters before it, the Chairman of the NBA Remuneration Committee has approved the constitution of three Sub-Committees to consider petitions received from Branches, and applications currently pending before the Committee and make appropriate recommendations in line with its mandate.
The Sub-Committees are constituted as follows:
Panel One
Chairman: Akinlabi Akingbade, Esq.
Members: Ummi Ibrahim Kolo; Chinyere Ofiebor.
Panel Two
Chairperson: Ms. Rachael Princewill
Members: Fred Izang; Daniel Izang.
Panel Three
Chairman: Chinedu Agu
Members: Pius Owhior; M. A. Garba.
The Sub-Committees are expected to diligently review the petitions and applications assigned to them and submit their findings and recommendations to the NBA Remuneration Committee for consideration in accordance with the Committee’s mandate.
