The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has taken a significant step towards ensuring an inclusive and accessible 2025 Annual General Conference by officially approving the conference fees during its ongoing National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Enugu.
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The highly anticipated event, set to take place in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, from August 23-30, 2025, was initially announced by NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe SAN, during his inaugural speech in August.
The NEC’s decision demonstrates the NBA’s commitment to fostering participation from lawyers at various stages of their careers by setting the fees based on years of practice. Young Lawyers (1-9 years post-call) can take advantage of the early bird registration fee of N40,000, available until May 31, 2025. This category reflects the NBA President’s earlier announcement of a 20% reduction in fees for young lawyers during his inaugural speech.
Lawyers with 10-19 years of experience post-call can benefit from the early bird fee of N75,000, matching the fee set for the 2024 conference. As a gesture of appreciation and recognition, Senior Lawyers (50 years post-call and 70 years old and above) will be granted free attendance to the conference.
Read the full breakdown of Fees below
Here’s the table formatted:
| S/N | CATEGORY | EARLY BIRD DATE (1ST DEC – 28TH FEB) | REGULAR REGISTRATION (1ST MARCH – 31ST MAY) | LATE REGISTRATION (1ST JUNE – 31ST JULY) | ONSITE REGISTRATION (23RD AUGUST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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-G’s & BENCHERS | N250,000 | N350,000 | N500,000 | N750,000 |
| 5 | MAGISTRATES | N75,000 | – | – | – |
| 6 | JUDGES & KHADI’S | N100,000 | – | – | – |
| 7 | NON-LAWYERS | N150,000 | – | – | – |
| 8 | INTERNATIONAL DELEGATES | $500 (Physical) / $350 (Virtual) | – | – | – |
| 9 | SENIOR LAWYERS (70 YEARS & ABOVE & 50 YEARS POST CALL) | FREE | – | – | – |
| – | Virtual YOUNG LAWYERS (1-7 YEARS) | FREE | – | – | – |
| – | 8 YEARS & ABOVE | N25,000 | – | – | – |
The 2025 Annual General Conference promises to be an engaging and memorable experience for all attendees, thanks to the NBA’s dedication to promoting unity and growth within the legal profession. Members are encouraged to mark their calendars and take advantage of the early registration period to secure their places at this landmark event.
The Conference Planning Committee, headed by Emeka Obegolu SAN (Chairman), Sammie Somiari, SAN (Alternate Chair), Aminu Gadanya, Barbara Omosun (Secretary), Olaide Oluwayomi-Ajewole, and Williams Daudu, is working diligently to ensure the success of the conference.
The Young Lawyers’ Forum, an integral part of the NBA, has also announced its leadership team, consisting of Timothy Clement (Chairman), Etaba Agbor (Secretary), Gabriel Agboola (Publicity Secretary), Chemerie Okolo (Treasurer), and several other members representing different regions of the country.
| S/N | NAME | POSITION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timothy Clement | Chairman |
| 2 | Etaba Agbor | Secretary |
| 3 | Gabriel Agboola | Publicity Sect |
| 4 | Chemerie Okolo | Treasurer |
| 5 | Ntyang Jugu | |
| 6 | Imam Fulani Abdul-lateef | |
| 7 | Sumoko Wisdom | |
| 8 | Naomi Osezele Aitomun | – |
| 9 | Prayer Oko Inyang | – |
| 10 | Safinaz Isma’il Gilima | – |
| 11 | Maryam Farouk Ismad | – |
| 12 | Elijah Isreal | – |
| 13 | Abdulkareem Abdulraheem Bolaji | – |
| 14 | Salsabeela Abubakar Bislava | – |
| 15 | Josiah Elijah | – |
| 16 | Tochukwu Iheme | – |
| 17 | Isaac Adakole | – |
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