UBA AND NBA-YLF SIGN MOU TO TRAIN YOUNG LAWYERS IN BUSINESS RECOVERY AND INSOLVENCY PRACTICE

Mary Akanbi

28th July, 2024

In a momentous step towards enhancing the professional capabilities of young lawyers in Nigeria, the United Bank for Africa (UBA) and the Nigerian Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Forum (NBA-YLF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

This collaboration aims to train 25 young lawyers in business recovery and insolvency practice under the auspices of the Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN).

The MOU was signed at the UBA headquarters in Marina, Lagos. Alero Ladipo, the group head of marketing and corporate communications for UBA Group, represented UBA at the signing ceremony. Abdulrauf Tijjani Aboki, Chairman of the governing council, and Jibolar Salvador, Secretary of the Governing Council, were present on behalf of the Nigerian Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Forum.

The training program will equip young lawyers with the necessary skills and knowledge in business recovery and insolvency practices. This initiative is part of a broader effort to support the professional development of young legal practitioners and prepare them for specialized roles in the legal industry.

Abdulrauf Tijjani Aboki highlighted the significance of this training for young lawyers, noting that it aligns with the NBA-YLF’s mission to provide continuous professional development opportunities for its members. He also thanked UBA for their support and collaboration.

The MOU between the UBA and NBA-YLF marks a key moment in the professional journey of young lawyers in Nigeria. This initiative provides essential training in business recovery and insolvency practice and strengthens the relationship between the banking sector and the legal profession. It is expected to yield significant benefits for the participants and contribute to the overall growth of the legal industry in Nigeria.

This initiative sets the stage for a new era of collaboration between the banking and legal sectors, aimed at nurturing the next generation of legal experts in business recovery and insolvency practices.

For more information on the training program and how to participate, visit the NBA-YLF website.

Signed,

Abdulrauf Tijjani Aboki

Chairman, Governing Council

Young Lawyers Forum

Nigerian Bar Association