The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA has at the just concluded National Executive Council meeting, among other resolutions reached, declared a Zero Tolerance for Abuse of Professional Privilege. NEC Condemned Mr. Tonye Clinton Jaja’s Promotion of Illegal ‘Blue Silk’ Rank.
In the Communique released by the Publicity Secretary of the Association, Bridget Edokwe Esq., NEC described his act as Professional Misconduct.
Read the full release below
Dear Colleagues,
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) held its quarterly meeting on Thursday, 20th November 2025, at Horatio Marquee 2, Okada Avenue, GRA, Benin City, Edo State.
The communiqué captures the key deliberations, resolutions, and actions adopted by NEC on matters affecting; The state of the Bar and legal profession, National security and governance, Judicial reforms, Electoral matters, Justice sector challenges, National policy concerns, and Internal NBA administration and structural issues.
Members are encouraged to carefully review the document, as it contains critical updates on policy positions, institutional reforms, and directives that impact our collective professional responsibilities and engagements.
Please find attached the Communiqué below.
COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE NEC November 2025
Bridget Edokwe
Publicity Secretary
Nigerian Bar Association
