IBA Conference: NBA President Secures Expedited Approvals For Lawyers Planning To Attend Conference

*Urges Members To Select Option That Serves Their Application And Take Necessary Steps

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau SAN through his intervention and liason with the U.S embassy in Nigeria has secured the expedited interview dates for members who intend to attend the IBA Conference.

This was made known in a statement made available to TheNigeriaLawyer by NBA Publicity Secretary, Habeeb Akorede Lawal.

According to the statement, the US Embassy in now open to approving requests for expedited interviews for any application relating to the legal profession in Miami.

He said, “You may recall that the President had sought the intervention of the United States Ambassador to Nigeria for expedited interview dates for members who intend to attend the IBA Conference in Miami, Florida.

We are happy to report that the US Embassy has approved and is open to approving all requests for expedited appointment that mentions the Nigerian Bar Association, the International Bar Association and any application relating to the legal profession in Miami.”

He further urged members interested in attending the international conference to make their applications.

“To this end, many expedited appointment slots have been made available. Members are therefore urged to apply for emergency/expedited appointment. Members can also opt for interview waiver appointments.”

He added, “The Consular Office has however noted that some applicants may be better served by making regular appointments, requesting for expedited appointments, and going for in-person interview.

Members are thus advised to select the option that best serves their application and take the necessary steps.”

For further enquiries, members are directed to contact Kazeem Nasir: 08035894855.