BOLD REFLECTIONS

“Universal Suffrage in the NBA: Strengthening Democracy, Empowering Young Lawyers” – Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN There was a time in the history of the Nigerian Bar Association when leadership was determined through a delegate system. Under that structure, only selected delegates from branches were eligible to vote in national elections. While it served its purpose…

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NEC Maiduguri Meeting – Communiqué and Resolutions of 5th February, 2026

Dear Distinguished Colleagues, I write to formally inform you that the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) convened its quarterly meeting on Thursday, 5 February 2026, at the Muhammed Indimi International Conference Centre, Maiduguri, Borno State. The meeting was well attended by National Officers, Past Presidents and General Secretaries, Branch Chairmen…

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THE STRONGEST BAR IS THE ONE THAT CARES: Happy Valentine’s Day From Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya SAN, FCIArb (Mrs B)

Valentine’s Day means different things to different people.Some celebrate it. Some question it. Some ignore it. But there is one kind of love that needs no debate; the love that checks on a struggling colleague, supports a young lawyer finding their footing, and stands with learned friends in tough times. In a profession built on…

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SALUTATIONS TO DISTINGUISHED BAR LEADERS ON THEIR TURBANING: FROM SIR OAIKHENA OSAGIE.

Dear Learned Friends and Seniors, Guided by the “starry stars” above and a deep sense of professional humility, I am profoundly honored to extend my heartiest congratulations to two exemplary Bar Leaders: Professor Kagu Abubakar and M. J. Madaki, Esq., as they are Turbaned. These two luminaries have long distinguished themselves, not only as guardians…

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Sir Oaikhena Osagie Commends NBA President and NEC on Constitutional Reforms and Welfare Initiatives.

Dear Learned Friends and Seniors, I wish to specially congratulate the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Chief Afam Osigwe, SAN, and the members of the National Executive Council (NEC) for their laudable achievement in amending the Constitution of our great Association.In my view, the newly amended Constitution is on all fours with the best…

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