The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), at its ongoing National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Enugu, has officially approved the conference fees for the 2025 Annual General Conference, which will take place in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. This much-anticipated event, scheduled for August 23-30, 2025, was initially announced by NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe SAN, during his inaugural speech in August.
The NEC’s decision sets the stage for accessible and inclusive participation by setting the fees based on years of practice, ensuring a fair approach that considers members at different stages of their careers. The Young Lawyers fees reflects the earlier reduction of Fees by twenty percent (20) as announced by the NBA President during his Inaugural speech.
Young Lawyers (1-9 years): N40,000, available till 31st May 2025. This category aims to encourage young lawyers to attend and engage fully in the conference.
Early bird for Lawyers between 10-19 years post call: N75,000, matching the fee set for the 2024 conference.
Senior Lawyers (50 years post-call and 70 years old and above): Free attendance.
With the NBA’s dedication to fostering unity and growth within the legal profession, the 2025 Annual General Conference promises to be an engaging and memorable experience for all attendees. Members are encouraged to mark their calendars and take advantage of the early registration period to secure their places at this landmark event.
The Conference Planning Committee is headed by Emeka Obegolu SAN (Chairman), Sammie Somiari, SAN (Alternate Chair), Aminu Gadanya, Barbara Omosun (Secretary) Olaide Oluwayomi-Ajewole, Williams Daudu.
Read the full breakdown of Fees below
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S/N |
CATEGORY | EARLY BIRD DATE
1ST DEC – 28TH FEB |
REGULAR REGISTRATION
1ST MARCH –31ST MAY |
LATE REGISTRATION ![](https://legaldeskng.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/LegaldeskNG-WhatsApp-Channels.jpg")
1ST JUNE- 31ST JULY |
ONSITE
REGISTRATION 23RD AUGUST |
| 1 | 1-9 Years | N40,000 | N40,000 | N200,000 | N250,000 |
| 2 | 10-19 Years | N75,000 | N100,000 | N250,000 | N350,000 |
| 3 | 20 Years &ABOVE | N100,000 | N150,000 | N300,000 | N400,000 |
| 4 | SANs, A-G`s & BENCHERS | N250,000
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N350,000 | N500,000 | N750,000 |
| 5 | MAGISTRATES | N75,000 | |||
| 6 | JUDGES & KHADI`S | N100,000 | |||
| 7 | NON-LAWYERS | N150,000 | |||
| 8 | INTERNATIONAL DELEGATES | $500:00 (Physical)
$350:00 (Virtual) |
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| 9 | SENIOR LAWYERS
70 YEARS & ABOVE & 50 YEARS POST CALL |
FREE | |||
| Virtual | YOUNG LAWYERS (1-7 YEARS) | FREE | |||
| 8YEARS & ABOVE | N25,000 |
