In a series of strategic moves to foster a progressive and accountable legal body, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has demonstrated his commitment to proactive leadership with the recent inauguration of the NBA Constitution Amendment Committee.
This step underscores his administration’s dedication to reforming and enhancing governance structures within the NBA, along with a range of other achievements aimed at promoting professional excellence and improving legal education in Nigeria.
The newly formed Constitution Amendment Committee is tasked with reviewing the NBA’s constitution, identifying areas that require amendments, and ensuring the document aligns with the evolving needs of the association and its members.
This initiative aligns with Osigwe’s commitment to establishing a dynamic legal community that addresses the challenges faced by lawyers across the country and upholds the integrity of the legal profession.
The committee, chaired by Abdul Mohammed, SAN, includes a robust team of accomplished legal professionals. The members are as follows:
- Abdul Mohammed, SAN – Chairman
- Stanley Chi Dozie Imo, SAN – Alternate Chair
- Paul Daudu, SAN – Secretary
- Mrs. T.E.N. Udo – Alternate Secretary
- Members: Sam Olakanmi Falade, Dawud Sulayman, Bernard Nafagha, Luka Haruna, Olawunmi Adeola, Umoh Edet, Kola Maroof Adeniran, John Mayowa Dada, Ummi Waziri Kolo, Confidence Nwoka, Lucky Ekarume, Esther Jimoh, Abdulrasheed Usman, Edwin Jack Ibiomgbo, Prof. John Olowole Akintayo, Emmanuel Uti, Precious Nwadimuya, Abubakar Ghjam, Lawal Garuba Hudu, Omotayo Olatubosun, Altine Ibrahim, and Emmanuella Iveren Kumen.
The NBA President’s mandate for the Constitution Amendment Committee is clear: to cultivate a transparent, forward-thinking framework that empowers NBA members, reinforces institutional accountability, and provides a foundation for sustainable growth.
This committee is expected to produce recommendations that will drive reforms, support effective governance, and address the diverse needs of the association’s membership base.
The NBA’s leadership under Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, has thus far made significant strides in setting a new standard for the bar association.
Through initiatives like the Constitution Amendment Committee, the NBA aims to create a lasting impact on the legal profession and strengthen its governance practices, ensuring that the association remains responsive, inclusive, and attuned to the aspirations of Nigerian lawyers across the country.
