May the blessings of Ramadan remain with our Muslim Brothers and Sisters.

Distinguished Colleagues.

The 2019 Workers Day calls for introspection on the role of the Nigerian worker in nation building. There is an increasing need for transparency, accountability and integrity in the public and private sectors.
Going forward, 2019 should be a year of positive action by all stakeholders if we are to achieve any meaningful development goals.

With regards to the judiciary, we call on the Federal and State governments to make the financial autonomy of the judiciary a priority to ensure true judicial independence. We commend the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria on his call for the execution of the Judicial Information Technology Policy. The implementation of the policy will aid access to justice and speed up the litigation process.

We also call on the Judicial Service Commissions to implement better and improved conditions of service and welfare packages for workers in the Justice sector.

More importantly, I enjoin Principals, Heads of Chambers and Lawpreneurs to subscribe to policies and programs that provide basic health insurance as well as continuing education and capacity development for legal and paralegal staff, especially for young lawyers. We invite more lawyers to take advantage of our Lawyers Health Insurance Plan and our various continuing education programs as we build a vibrant and strong profession.

Finally, I wish you a fruitful Workers Day celebration and a great month ahead.

Folarin Aluko
Chairman
NBA Abuja Branch (Unity Bar)
Follow the NBA Abuja on Twitter and Instagram @nbaabuja

Distinguished Colleagues.

The 2019 Workers Day calls for introspection on the role of the Nigerian worker in nation building. There is an increasing need for transparency, accountability and integrity in the public and private sectors.
Going forward, 2019 should be a year of positive action by all stakeholders if we are to achieve any meaningful development goals.

With regards to the judiciary, we call on the Federal and State governments to make the financial autonomy of the judiciary a priority to ensure true judicial independence. We commend the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria on his call for the execution of the Judicial Information Technology Policy. The implementation of the policy will aid access to justice and speed up the litigation process.

We also call on the Judicial Service Commissions to implement better and improved conditions of service and welfare packages for workers in the Justice sector.

More importantly, I enjoin Principals, Heads of Chambers and Lawpreneurs to subscribe to policies and programs that provide basic health insurance as well as continuing education and capacity development for legal and paralegal staff, especially for young lawyers. We invite more lawyers to take advantage of our Lawyers Health Insurance Plan and our various continuing education programs as we build a vibrant and strong profession.

Finally, I wish you a fruitful Workers Day celebration and a great month ahead.

Folarin Aluko
Chairman
NBA Abuja Branch (Unity Bar)
Follow the NBA Abuja on Twitter and Instagram @nbaabuja

Seasons Greetings to you from the Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja Branch!

They want more money? The Legislature is the real drain of our resources.

The Public Hearing for the North Central Zone of the Presidential Panel on SARS Reform holds at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Tigris Crescent, Maitama, Abuja, FCT from 22-25th October, 2018.

The focus of the public hearings is to report, and address cases of alleged human rights abuse by the Nigerian Police Force Special Anti Robbery Squad. If you or anyone you know has been a victim of corruption or human rights abuse, you can make a presentation at the hearing.

Alternatively, you can send your account directly to the National Human Rights Commission, or in an email to info@nigerianbar-abuja.org.ng for onward transmission to the Commission.
Thank you.

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Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja Branch Discussion Series- Understanding Entertainment Business and Law

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The Nigerian Bar Association is organizing a one-day intervention in the Nigerian entertainment industry. The event forms part of the NBA Discussion Series which focuses on exploring and developing new sectors of popular culture and the economy.
Feel free to drop by if you are in the FCT, Abuja. Attendance is free.
Venue: National Human Rights Commission, Maitama, Abuja
Time: 10:30 am
Date: 16th October, 2018

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The Nigerian Bar Association is organizing a one-day intervention in the Nigerian entertainment industry. The event forms part of the NBA Discussion Series which focuses on exploring and developing new sectors of popular culture and the economy.
Feel free to drop by if you are in the FCT, Abuja. Attendance is free.
Venue: National Human Rights Commission, Maitama, Abuja
Time: 10:30 am
Date: 16th October, 2018

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Our Vox Pop team hit the streets to ask Nigerians "Are Lawyers Liars?"
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In a Press Statement issued by the new President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr. Paul Usoro, SAN, the President condemned the gruesome murder of Mr. Emeka Ugundu, Esq, Branch Chairman of Nigerian Bar Association, Obollo-Afor Branch. The President observed that "Nigerians have been exposed to an increase in incidents of banditry and murder in different parts of the country, including but not limited to Zamfara, Plateau and Benue States."
He urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to work with the Nigerian Police Force to diagnose the challenges faced by the NPF and work at resolving them.
The full address is contained in the attachment.

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