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50 NBA BRANCHES NOW ACCREDITED BY THE NBA ICLE TO TRAIN LAWYERS; DECENTRALIZING LEARNING, EXPANDING ACCESS

In a major leap towards democratizing access to Continuing Legal Education (CLE), 50 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) branches across the country have now been officially accredited by the NBA Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) as service providers!

What does this mean for you?

✅ More CPD-compliant training programs near you

✅ Branch-led CLE programs now count towards your CPD points

✅ Lower costs, greater participation, and localized access

✅ Young lawyers can now earn points without traveling far or paying exorbitant fees

This bold initiative by the NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, and the NBA-ICLE reflects a deep commitment to inclusivity, affordability, and grassroots empowerment. It answers the long-standing call for a CPD system that is accessible, equitable, and responsive to the realities of lawyers across Nigeria.

If you’re part of any NBA branch, this is the perfect time to take advantage of structured, quality-assured CLE programs right at your doorstep.

To our colleagues: Don’t wait for the next “big city” event. Connect with your branch leadership and CLE coordinators and discover upcoming programs.

To branch leaders: This is your moment to shape the professional development culture in your region. Organize meaningful trainings. Bring seasoned facilitators closer to your members. Make the CLE experience practical, localized, and impactful.

Other NBA branches are strongly encouraged to seek accreditation with the NBA-ICLE to ensure their members also benefit from localized CPD-compliant trainings. The more branches accredited, the more inclusive, accessible, and empowered our Bar becomes.

“The future of legal excellence lies not just in national programs, but in localized, consistent professional learning.”

Accredited NBA Branches:

1. Lagos
2. Ikeja
3. Ijebu Ode
4. Isiokpo
5. Ado Ekiti
6. Jos
7. Ilorin
8. Enugu
9. Eti-Osa
10. Warri
11. Port Harcourt
12. Ibadan
13. Abuja
14. Asaba
15. Gboko
16. Ikorodu
17. Obollo Afor
18. Dutse
19. Akure
20. Kaduna
21. Sokoto
22. Gwagwalada
23. Garki
24. Maiduguri
25. Ughelli
26. Yenagoa
27. Minna
28. Awka
29. Badagry
30. Calabar
31. Ikare Akoko
32. Makurdi
33. Ondo
34. Owerri
35. Udu
36. Yola
37. Epe
38. Osogbo
39. Idah
40. Iwo
41. Bori
42. Idemili
43. Afikpo
44. Ilaro
45. Sagbama
46. Jalingo
47. Birnin Kebbi
48. Ilesa
49. Awka
50. Effurun

For more information about NBA-ICLE programs:
Visit: www.nbaicle.org
Email: icle@nigerianbar.org.ng

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