In a bold step to further entrench transparency, accountability, and ethical legal practice within the Bar, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Sokoto Branch—also known as the Caliphate Bar—has formally constituted its Anti-Corruption Committee in alignment with the resolution of the NBA National Executive Committee (NEC) passed during its meeting held in Ilorin on 15th May 2025.
The committee was officially inaugurated at the Branch’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 5th July 2025, marking a strategic move to domesticate the anti-corruption mandate within the operations of the Branch.
The establishment of the committee demonstrates the Sokoto Branch’s commitment to upholding the integrity of the legal profession and supporting the NBA’s broader efforts to combat corruption within and outside the legal community.
The committee is also expected to liaise actively with the NBA National Anti-Corruption Committee, thereby ensuring that both local and national frameworks are aligned in purpose and action.
The Anti-Corruption Committee of the Sokoto Branch is composed of carefully selected members known for their competence, professional discipline, and firm stance on integrity. The appointed members are as follows:
- Aisha Dantsoho, Esq – Chairperson
- Prof. Hilal Adamu, Esq – Alternate Chairman
- Aishatu Illo, Esq
- S.M. Bursary, Esq
- Alkasim Umar, Esq
- Habila Jonathan, Esq
- Iman Muhammad, Esq
- Margret Nggada, Esq – Secretary
These individuals bring to the committee a blend of academic depth, litigation experience, and public interest advocacy, positioning them to drive meaningful impact in the fight against corruption and unethical conduct within the legal profession and beyond.
In a statement issued by Aminu Hassan, Esq, the Publicity Secretary of the Branch, he reaffirmed that:
“The composition of this committee is a deliberate reflection of the Branch’s resolve to take a proactive role in institutional anti-corruption enforcement. We are confident in the capability of the members and their ability to engage constructively with the NBA National Body to fulfil this mandate.”
With this development, the Caliphate Bar joins other NBA branches in implementing the NEC’s directive aimed at decentralising anti-corruption initiatives and promoting integrity across the Bar.
The newly inaugurated committee is expected to set the tone for local enforcement, preventive engagement, and educational outreach within the Sokoto legal community.
The NBA Sokoto Branch reaffirms its dedication to professional ethics, rule of law, and the fight against corruption—an effort that aligns with the vision of the national leadership of the NBA and the broader call for reform within Nigeria’s justice system.
Signed:
Aminu Hassan, Esq
Publicity Secretary
NBA Sokoto Branch
16 July 2025
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