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NBA Abuja Branch Chair Welcomes Members To 2022, Introduces Bank Transfer Payment Of Branch Dues

The Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja Branch (Unity Bar), Mr Moses A. Ebute, SAN and Executive of NBA Abuja Branch (Unity Bar) has welcomed members of the branch to the year 2022 and the first working day of the year.

In a statement signed by the Publicity Secretary of the branch, Ikemefuna Onyeka, the year 2022 is tagged the year of progress and unity for branch members, NBA in general and Nigeria at large.

Onyeka stated, “The Executive is also using this medium to also remind members of the provisions of Rule 9 (1) – (3) of Rules of Professional Conduct that makes it mandatory for every legal practitioner to pay his or her practicing fee and branch dues on or before 31st March of every year.

“Note that the NBA National has made the payment of practicing fee seamless by introducing online payment.

“In the same vein, the indefatigable Chairman Moses A. Ebute, SAN. led Executive has also followed suit by introducing transfer payment of branch dues for its members.”

Onyeka then stated that members of NBA Abuja Branch can transfer to the account with details as follows:

ACCOUNT NAME: NBA ABUJA BRANCH

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 0772753960

BANK: ACCESS BANK PLC

Evidence of payment must be sent to the branch’s official email: nbaabujabranchsecretariat@gmail.com, or evidence of transfer taken to the branch secretariat located at Flat 2, Block 16, FCDA Quarters, Kashim Ibrahim Way, off Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja for issuance of receipt.

Also, for lawyers who are yet to be issued their enrollment number from the Supreme Court, after making payments you are expected to visit www.nigerianbar.org.ng to upload your credentials and fill out the requirements to get verified.

The Executive also assured members that it is resolute in piloting affairs of the branch in the best interest of members.

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