At the Nigerian Bar Association’s (NBA) 2024 quarterly National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Enugu, the association has officially approved the conference fees for the much-anticipated 2025 Annual General Conference, set to be held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, from August 23 to August 30, 2025.
This announcement, was made by NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe SAN, during his inaugural speech in August, underscores the NBA’s commitment to inclusivity and accessibility within the legal profession.
In a significant move, young lawyers are offered a reduced rate to foster their active participation, while senior lawyers with 50 years post-call and those aged 70 and above are eligible for free attendance.
Approved Conference Fees for 2025 NBA Annual General Conference
| S/N | Category | Early Bird (1 Dec – 28 Feb) | Regular Registration (1 Mar – 31 May) | Late Registration (1 Jun – 31 Jul) | Onsite Registration (23 Aug) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1-9 Years | N40,000 | N40,000 | N200,000 | N250,000 |
| 2 | 10-19 Years | N75,000 | N100,000 | N250,000 | N350,000 |
| 3 | 20 Years & Above | N100,000 | N150,000 | N300,000 | N400,000 |
| 4 | SANs, A-Gs & Benchers | N250,000 | N350,000 | N500,000 | N750,000 |
| 5 | Magistrates | N75,000 | |||
| 6 | Judges & Khadis | N100,000 | |||
| 7 | Non-Lawyers | N150,000 | |||
| 8 | International Delegates | $500 (Physical) / $350 (Virtual) | |||
| 9 | Senior Lawyers (70 Years & Above & 40 Years Post Call) | N50,000 | |||
| Virtual | |||||
| Young Lawyers (1-7 Years) | Free | ||||
| 8 Years & Above | N25,000 |
| Conference Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Date of Conference | 23-30 August 2025 |
| Constituted Committee | 29th August |
| Inauguration | 10th September |
| Membership | 67 |
| Chairman | Chief Emeka JP Obegolu, SAN, Ph.D |
| Alternate Chairman | Sammie Somiari, SAN |
| Secretary | Barbara Omosun |
| Alternate Secretary | Olaide Oluwayomi-Ajewole |
| Key Sub-Committees |
|---|
| 1. Technical /Logistics |
| 2. Media /Publicity |
| 3. Entertainment/Events |
| 4. Content |
| 5. Secretariat |
| 6. Finance /Fund Raising |
| 7. Procurement/Due Process |
| 8. General Purpose |
| Additional Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Unveiling of Theme and Logo | November |
| Registration Fees | As listed in registration table |
| Commencement of Registration | Website |
| Budget | N1,667,967,350.00 |
| Gratitude | – |
This landmark event, planned by the NBA, is expected to enhance unity, growth, and knowledge-sharing among legal professionals, providing valuable networking opportunities across all stages of legal practice.
Members are encouraged to take advantage of early registration to secure their places.
