The representatives of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in the General Council of the Bar (GCB) are set to hold their maiden meeting on January 24, 2025, at 4 pm.
The meeting, which will be held online, is expected to bring together all elected and appointed representatives of the NBA in the GCB.
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The General Council of the Bar is a body established under the Legal Practitioners Act, responsible for managing the affairs of the NBA and regulating the conduct of legal practitioners in Nigeria.
The council plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and standards of the legal profession.
The representatives were elected alongside the National Executive Committee of the NBA in July 2024. However, at the last National Executive Council meeting of the NBA, approval was given to the President to fill up the vacant NBA positions on the GCB.
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According to the Precious Nwadimuya, the President of the NBA has been invited to speak to the representatives and share his perspectives on issues affecting the legal profession and the mandate of the General Council of the Bar.
The meeting is expected to mark the beginning of a new era of collaboration and regulation in the legal profession in Nigeria. As the representatives of the NBA on the GCB, they will play a vital role in shaping the future of the legal profession in the country.
Signed:
Precious Nwadimuya
Secretary of the Elected Representatives of the GCB
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