The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has released an updated list of its committees, marking a significant step toward fostering a more dynamic, inclusive, and effective legal profession in the country. In a circular dated January 21, 2026, NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, announced the changes, which include the creation of new committees and the addition of members to existing ones.

The update aims to strengthen the association’s commitment to key areas such as regulatory affairs, welfare, security relations, judicial reform, and emerging issues like climate justice, data protection, and gender violence prevention. Osigwe emphasized that these adjustments will promote collaboration among members and address contemporary challenges facing the Bar.

“This update is in furtherance of our shared commitment to a more dynamic and inclusive Bar,” Osigwe stated in the announcement. The full document outlines over 40 committees, forums, and boards, each with designated leadership roles including chairs, alternate chairs, secretaries, and alternate secretaries where applicable.

Below is a comprehensive table summarizing the committees and their key leadership positions, based on the updated list:

Committee/Forum Name Chair Alternate Chair Secretary Alternate Secretary
Regulatory Agencies Affairs Committee (RAAC) Anthony Akhunegbe Malik, SAN Amala Umeike Oluwaseyi Ebenezer Queen Hannatu Igbenedion
Welfare Committee Chief James Ogwu Onoja, SAN Delayo Orieku Amina Suleiman Kaoje Eno Edet
Security Agencies Relations Committee Babatunde Ogala, SAN Chukwudi Adiukwu, SAN AIG David Igbodo (Rtd) N/A
Judiciary Committee Musibau Adetunbi, SAN Chief Nosa Edo-Osagie Yakubu Edeh Stella Chinyere Udu
General Purposes Committee Dr. Garba Tetengi, SAN Ejike Ezenwa, SAN Chukwuma Ezeala Paula Agbale
Future of Legal Practice Paul Harris Ogbole, SAN Pikes Ikebuaso Mustapha Kashim Fatima Alfa
Law Reform Committee Prof. Akinseye George, SAN Polycarp Chibueze Okorie Ifeanyi Winner Okereke Nana Asmau Muhamad
NBA Remuneration Committee Emeka Obegolu, SAN Aminu Sani Gadanya, MNI Rachael Princewill Adama Mohammed
NBA Digital Committee Francis Nworah Olanipekun Adekunle Oluwatosin Amadi N/A
Sports and Recreation Committee M. A. Lawal, SAN Ajuluchukwu Eze Okey Ohagba Farida Umar
Anti-Corruption Committee Babafemi A. Badejo, PhD Dr. George Ekpungu Princess Franca Chukwuani Nassam Aliyu
Rule of Law and Human Rights Committee Theophilus Kolawole Esan Dr. Promise Iwezor Taofeek Tope Sanusi Queen Chidiadi
Legislative Advocacy Committee Kehinde Ogunwumiju, SAN Onofiok Akpan Luke Faith Onyekperem Chimdi Neliaku
Finance Committee Dele Kelvin Oye Ayuli Jemide Abubakar Gajam Hanatu Simon
Climate Justice Committee Prof. Yinka Omorobe, SAN Fatimah Adeshina Kikelomo Solomon Ikagwu Ebaide Omiunu
Electoral Reform Committee Monday Onyekachi Ubani, SAN Samson Itodo Lawrence Erewele Oluwatosin Olufon
Law Firm Management Committee Val Uche Obi, SAN Femi Olubanwo Ibrahim Emem Effiong N/A
NBA Employment & Labour Relations Committee Folabi Kuti, SAN William Daudu Blessing Chisa Anyanwu Hannatu Faruq Jauro
Humanitarian Relief Committee Prof. Mamman Yusufari, SAN Simple Dioha Lydia Ehisuoria Ohonsi Halimah Momoh
Government Affairs Committee Sen. Sheu Kaka Lawan, SAN Hon. West Idahosa, SAN Chris Agbiti Ogbu Solomon
Mental Health and Well-Being Committee Yusuf Asamah Kadiri, SAN Tolu Babaleye David Adobor Maduku Carol Ibharuneafe
NBA Data Protection Committee Olumide Babalola Hassan Maidawa Adama Isamade Nafisat Wego Ibrahim
Legal Entrepreneurship Committee Mohammed Ndayako, SAN Otunba Olumide Olaiya Emeka Silas Agbara Nkeiruka Theodora Uwuma-Frank
NBA Election Working Group Committee Mba Ukweni, SAN Mrs. Kelubia Ajose Khalid A. Ahmed Lawal A. Amah
Citizens Engagement Committee Olukunle Edun, SAN Inibehe Effiong Kudirat Aduagba Daniel Odiba
Lawyers in Academia Forum Prof. Foluke Dada Prof. Alphonsus Alubo, SAN Eric Ibe N/A
Board of the Institute of Continuing Legal Education Prof. Festus Emiri, SAN Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, SAN Prof. C. V. Odoeme N/A
Legislative Aides’ Forum Chukwuemeka Nwala Toyoabasi Akanimo Nafisa Muhammed N/A
Law Officers Forum Yusuf Abdullahi Abdulkadir Chioma Ogoegbu Safia Balarabe Ime Umoaffiah
Mentorship Committee Kayode Ajulo, SAN Tochukwu Peter, SAN Ejiofor Onwuaso Nancy Nzom
NBA Lawyers in Diaspora Forum Paul Esheyigba Damilare Ojo Gabriel Chikwado Eze Aderonke Adegoroye-Adamson
Editorial Board Committee Professor Agbo Johnson Madaki N/A N/A N/A
Corporate Counsel Forum Uche Obodo Robert Imowoh Olabamiji Adeyeye N/A
Lawyers in the Media Forum Mr. Adam Adedimeji Mrs. Sandra Umeh Felix Ashimole Mr. Adelanwa Bamigboye
Police Lawyers Forum CP Ohozoba Ehiede ACP Ejiofor Obiora CSP Gladys Imegu N/A
FRSC Lawyers Forum ACM K. D. Gonji, MNI DCC Rems Ume DCC Olusola Asonibare CRC Susan Audu
NBA Bar and Bench Forum Chief Richard Ahonaruogho, SAN Emeka Fidelis Awkadigwe Tongshishak J. J. Danjuma Olawunmi Adeola
African Free Trade Agreement Committee Prof. Sam Erugo, SAN Luka Haruna Theresa Sabastine Okon Judith Dinwoke
Administration of Criminal Justice Committee Nella Andem, SAN Francis Ekwere Sarah Kajere Peters N/A
Natural Resources Committee Princess Chukwuani Sagir Gezawa Tonye Sipoto-Pepple Al-Ameen Akaje
Committee on Correctional Reform and Decongestion Wendy Nwenenda Kuku, SAN Kauna Penzin Obed Okwukwe Agu Gideon Ejemai
NBA Committee on Gender Justice and Violence Prevention (NBA-GJVP) Ronke Adeyemi, SAN Philip Ibekwe Adedumade Onibokun N/A
NBA Dispute Resolution Committee Dipo Opeseye, SAN Assam Assam Jnr. Chinonso M. Onyemenem Abdulrauf Tijani Aboki
Public Procurement and Accountability Committee Omoruyi Augustine Omonuwa, SAN Rabiat Ozigis Clement Osuya N/A
Policy & Advocacy Committee Dipo Opeseye, SAN Assam Assam Jnr. Chinonso M. Onyemenem Abdulrauf Tijani Aboki

(Note: Some committees do not specify alternate secretaries or have overlapping roles; the table reflects available information from the update. Full member lists for each committee exceed 1,000 names and are detailed in the official NBA document.)

The announcement has generated positive reactions within the legal community, with many praising the inclusion of diverse professionals, including senior advocates, academics, and practitioners from various sectors. Osigwe congratulated the appointees and urged them to contribute actively to the NBA’s goals.

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