#ALLINCLUSIVEBAR: Inclusiveness Of Women And Young Lawyers At NEC/Branch Executive Committees

We shall propose an amendment to the NBA Constitution to increase the participation of women and young lawyers in the administration of the NBA and the branches of the NBA, to wit; i)      Currently, the Chairman and Secretary of the Young Lawyers’ Forum are members of NEC by virtue of their positions. With the proposed amendments, we plan to replicate same at the branches by allowing Chairmen and Secretaries of the Branch YLF become statutory members of the Executive Committees of their respective branches. ii)    Creation of additional 10 slots at NEC for lawyers of 7-9 years post call. Lawyers in this age bracket are not countenanced in the current constitution with regard to NEC membership. Since NEC membership is minimum 10 years post call and young lawyers (1-7) are represented by their Chairman and Secretary, there is need to create these additional slots to cater for both the young lawyers and lawyers in this identified middle age bracket. iii)    Appointment of more women into NEC, Committees and or other statutory positions. iv)    Re-awakening the NBA Women Lawyers’ Forum to encourage more participation of women in Bar administration and activities. The #ALLINCLUSIVEBAR is committed to expanding the frontiers of participation at Bar activities by those hitherto excluded if you support our vision for the Bar. #ALLINCLUSIVEBAR ARTHUR OBI OKAFOR, SAN, FCIArb, FICMC. Mission: To advance the Legal Profession in Nigeria and enhance the welfare of lawyers through the running of an all inclusive Bar with efficient services, unmatched collaborative opportunities and partnerships, as well as globalized practice and professional development. Vision: A revitalized Bar Association with purposefully innovative leadership that accords with international best practices, anchored on professionalism, discipline and rule of law, and above all,  always accessible to all members.]]>