Nigeria Bar Association (NBA)
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Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) | Profile
The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) is the umbrella organization for legal practitioners in Nigeria, committed to promoting the rule of law, upholding professional standards, and protecting the rights and interests of its members. Here’s an overview:
About Nigeria Bar Association:
The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) is the leading professional association for legal practitioners in Nigeria. Established in 1933, the NBA serves as a platform for lawyers to collaborate, advocate, and advance the rule of law, legal profession, and administration of justice in Nigeria. The association operates under the principle of independence, integrity, and professionalism.
Key Objectives:
- Professional Advocacy: NBA advocates for the rights, interests, and welfare of legal practitioners in Nigeria, promoting policies, laws, and initiatives that uphold the rule of law, protect human rights, and advance the administration of justice.
- Legal Education and Training: NBA supports the education, training, and professional development of lawyers in Nigeria through continuing legal education (CLE) programs, seminars, workshops, and conferences, ensuring ongoing learning and skill enhancement among its members.
- Ethical Standards and Discipline: NBA upholds high ethical standards and professional conduct among its members, enforcing the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners and advocating for adherence to legal ethics, integrity, and professionalism in legal practice.
- Access to Justice: NBA works to improve access to justice for all Nigerians by promoting legal aid services, supporting legal reforms, and advocating for the establishment of efficient and effective judicial systems that guarantee the rights of individuals and promote the fair and impartial administration of justice.
- Community Engagement: NBA engages with communities across Nigeria to address legal issues, provide legal assistance, and promote legal awareness and education, empowering individuals to assert their rights and participate in the democratic process.
Membership Benefits:
- Networking opportunities with fellow legal practitioners and stakeholders in the legal profession.
- Access to professional development resources, legal research materials, and CLE programs.
- Advocacy and representation on legal issues affecting the profession and society.
- Participation in NBA committees, task forces, and initiatives aimed at promoting the rule of law and protecting human rights.
- Support and guidance on ethical and professional matters in legal practice.
Contacts:
- Website: Nigeria Bar Association (NBA)
- Email: info@nigerianbar.org.ng
- Phone: +234 9 291 0571, +234 9 291 0572
Head Office Address: Nigeria Bar Association National Secretariat, Plot 1101 Mohammadu Buhari Way, Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria.
NBA Has Offices and Secretariats Nationwide including the following List of Cities: ,Abakaliki, Abeokuta, Abuja, Ado-Ekiti, Afikpo, Agbor, Aguata, Ahoada, Akure, Anaocha, Asaba, Auchi, Awka, Badagry, Barnawa, Bauchi, Benin, Birnin Kebbi, Biu, Bori, Bukuru, Bwari, Calabar, Damaturu, Degema, Dutse, Effurun, Eket, Ekpoma, Enugu, Epe, Funtua, Gboko, Gombe, Gusau, Gwagwalada, Ibadan, Idah, Idemili, Igarra, Ihiala, Ijebu-Ode, Ikare Akoko, Ikeja, Ikere Ekiti, Ikirun, Ikole Ekiti, Ikom, Ikorodu, Ikot Ekpene, Ilaro, Ile-Ife, Ilesa, Ilorin, Isiala Ngwa, Isiokpo, Iwo, Jalingo, Jos, Kabba, Kaduna, Kafanchan, Kano, Katsina, Keffi, Lafia, Lagos, Lokoja, Maidiguri, Makurdi, Mbaise, Mbano-Etiti, Minna, Mubi, Nnewi, Nsukka, Obollo Afor, Offa, Ogoja, Ogomosho, Ogwashi-Uku, Ohafia, Oji River, Okehi, Okene, Okigwe, Okitipupa, Okrika, Oleh, Omoku, Ondo, Onitsha, Onueke, Orlu, Oron, Osogbo, Ota, Otukpo, Otuocha, Owerri.
Operation Hours
| Monday | 8 am – 4 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am – 4 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am – 4 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am – 4 pm |
| Friday | 8 am – 4 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
