Lagos, July 5, 2025 – In a significant move aimed at enhancing the professional development of young lawyers, the NBA Young Lawyers Forum (NBA-YLF) Governing Council Chairman, Timothy Clement, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to Mr. Chimezie V. C. Ihekweazu, SAN, FCIArb, FBR, ACTI, President and Chair of the Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN) on July 4th.
The primary focus of the meeting was to explore strategic collaboration between NBA-YLF and BRIPAN, aiming to provide young lawyers with essential skills in business recovery, insolvency, and related fields at a discounted rate.
This initiative aligns with NBA-YLF’s mission to enhance career opportunities and foster capacity building among emerging legal professionals.
“This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to equipping young lawyers with the practical skills necessary to thrive in a rapidly evolving legal landscape,” Clement stated.
“We believe that by partnering with BRIPAN, we can provide invaluable training that will empower our members to excel in their careers.”
Mr. Ihekweazu expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting the importance of such initiatives in developing a skilled and versatile legal workforce in Nigeria.
“We are excited about the potential of this collaboration and are committed to providing high-quality training that meets the needs of young lawyers,” he said.
The proposed collaboration is expected to pave the way for a series of training programs and workshops, providing young lawyers with greater insights into business recovery mechanisms and insolvency practices.
As NBA-YLF continues to seek out opportunities for growth and development, this partnership with BRIPAN represents a significant step toward building a more skilled and competitive cohort of legal practitioners in Nigeria.
Timothy Clement
NBA Young Lawyers Forum
National Chairman.
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