Frontline candidate for the office of the President, Nigerian Bar Association, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, engaged with lawyers today at the Human Rights Commission, outlining his ambition to become the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). In his speech, he highlighted the significant role that the NBA plays in safeguarding human rights. ...

1. Leadership in Remuneration of Lawyers As Chairman of the NBA National Remuneration Committee, Afam Osigwe SAN understands the urgency of improving the earnings of lawyers in Nigeria and is passionately committed to this mission. 2. Constitution Review Expertise Having served as Alternate Chairman of the NBA Constitution Review Committee, Afam Osigwe SAN played a ...

    The President of Otu Oka-Iwu, Abuja Chapter, an Igbo lawyers group, Mr. Chidi Udekwe, Esq., has officially endorsed Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN, for the position of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President in the upcoming NBA General elections. In his statement, Udekwe highlighted his personal experience working under Osigwe’s leadership. “I was appointed ...

I congratulate Bukola Ajao Esq., on your election as Chairman, and to all the newly elected executive council members of the Nigerian Bar Association, Barnawa Branch. This is a momentous occasion and a significant milestone for the legal community in Barnawa. Your election to these prestigious positions is a clear recognition of your collective dedication, ...

  Let me use this opportunity to request our collective support and vote for Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN, as the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in the forthcoming election slated for July 20, 2024. Interestingly, this year marks 10 years since I first interacted with this eminent, cerebral, brilliant, and ebullient man. ...

I am dismayed by the tragic information of the brutal murder of Awa Peter Awa, Esq., the Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ihiala Branch, Anambra State. This cowardly act, carried out by unknown gunmen, is a grave assault on the legal profession and the society at large. Awa Peter Awa was a ...

The legal community in Anambra State was rocked by distressing news as Mr. Chukwubikem J.S. Azoro, Principal Partner at Clay & Amicus Solicitors and Secretary of the Idemili Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), was abducted on Saturday evening in Oye Agu Abagana around 8:30 pm. In a strong condemnation of the barbaric act, ...

  At the monthly meeting of the Nigerian Bar Association Ahoada Branch, Afam Osigwe, SAN delivered a speech on the topic: “Enhancing Lawyer Remuneration in Nigeria: Challenges and Opportunities.” While Afam Osigwe, SAN, couldn’t personally attend, he was ably represented by Mr. Sammie Somiari, SAN. In his address, Osigwe’s stance revolved around the urgent need ...

It has come to my attention that one Uche Amulu has been using abusive language and engaging in a campaign of calumny against Mr. Osigwe on social media. Such conduct is unbecoming of a lawyer and undermines the decorum expected of legal professionals. Regarding the petition sent to the ECNBA by Uche Amulu, it’s crucial ...

    At the Nigerian Bar Association Abakaliki Branch (Salt Bar) Law Week, Afam Osigwe, SAN, graced the occasion with his insightful speech on “The Benefits of Complying with the Remuneration Order 2023.” As chairman of the NBA Remuneration Committee, Osigwe’s expertise undoubtedly shed light on the significance of adhering to this crucial regulatory framework. ...

At the opening ceremony of the Nigerian Bar Association Makurdi Branch Law Week, distinguished legal practitioner Afam Osigwe, SAN, delivered a captivating speech delving into the nuances of the Remuneration Order 2023. Notably, as Chairman of the Remuneration Committee of the NBA, Osigwe’s insights carried significant weight in elucidating this pivotal aspect of legal practice. ...

  Legal practitioners across Nigeria are eagerly anticipating a comprehensive discussion on the implementation, enforcement, and benefits of the Legal Practitioners Remuneration Order 2023. This order, established to standardize lawyers’ compensation for their services, is expected to have a profound impact on the legal profession nationwide. Scheduled for today Sunday, April 7th, 2024, at 8:00 ...

  The Medical Director of Alliance Hospital, Dr. Christopher Otabor, along with three others, have found themselves in the dock before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory on Monday, March 18, 2024, facing charges related to alleged organ harvesting. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) brought the prosecution ...

The death of Senator Abubakar Sodangi Danso is a significant loss to the legal profession in Nigeria. He was a beacon of legal excellence and a stalwart in the advancement of the rule of law. His legacy, woven with dedication and service, epitomizes the essence of leadership and commitment to the legal profession. Senator Danso’s ...

I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Nigerian Bar Association, Young Lawyers Forum, Agbor Branch on the occasion of your 2024 Maiden Summit. With the theme “Young Lawyers as the Future of the Bar and Bench: ICT and New Horizon of Legal Practice,” your summit promises to be an enlightening and empowering event, poised to ...

Dear Colleagues, As we mark the World Day of Social Justice, we must reflect on our collective responsibility as legal professionals to uphold the principles of justice, equality, and fairness within our society. Social justice is not just a concept; it is a call to action that requires our unwavering commitment to safeguarding the rights ...