The Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Remuneration Committee, Chief Emeka Obegolu, SAN, has emphasized the urgent need for technology-driven transformation in the legal profession, drawing parallels with the disruptive innovations already redefining global finance and healthcare sectors.
In a thought-provoking statement, Chief Obegolu declared:
“If technology can revolutionize finance and healthcare, why not law? The Remuneration Order 2023 is our blueprint; let technology be our builder.”
His remarks underscore a growing call within the legal community for digital adoption in enforcing and operationalizing the Legal Practitioners Remuneration (Enforcement of Compliance) Order, 2023, a landmark instrument aimed at standardizing and protecting lawyers’ fees across Nigeria.
Chief Obegolu, who has consistently championed reform and modernization in legal practice, noted that the Remuneration Order provides the structural foundation for equitable legal compensation.
However, he stressed that technology must serve as the engine driving its implementation, from compliance monitoring to data-driven fee assessment and automated documentation systems.
Legal analysts interpret his statement as a forward-looking appeal for a “Proactive Bar”, one that not only enforces remuneration standards but also leverages technology for transparency, efficiency, and sustainability.
With hashtags such as #ProactiveBar, #ProactiveRemuneration, #ProactiveCompliance, and #LegalPractitionersRemunerationOrder2023, Chief Obegolu’s message continues to gain traction among legal professionals advocating for a modern, tech-enabled bar that matches global best practices.
The NBA Remuneration Committee, under his leadership, is expected to unveil a series of initiatives to digitize compliance mechanisms, promote financial equity for lawyers, and position the Nigerian legal profession for a future anchored in innovation and integrity.
