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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has suspended its former General Secretary, Mr. Nimi Walson-Jack as a member of the NBA National Executive Council (NBA-NEC). The body’s decision follows its resolutions of December 15, 2022, which also stripped him of all privileges accruing to him as a past General Secretary. Walson-Jack who acted as NBA General Secretary between 2004 and 2006, has however protested his suspension, saying it violated the NBA Constitution and also breached his right to fair hearing.

Mr Ogbankwa said LSN was established to keep the legal practice in Nigeria in line with international best practices.

The moves to create another body of lawyers outside the traditionally known Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has finally materialised.   A new association of lawyers named the Law Society of Nigeria (LSN) has finally been birthed and has a prominent lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kunle Ogunba as its President.  

The suspension of the NBA General Secretary, Joyce Oduah, comes days before the commencement of the association's...