Empowering Female Lawyers for Success
We are committed to working together to empower, inspire and support female lawyers across Nigeria
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Welcome
To The
NBA Women Forum
You are welcome to the official website of the NBA Women Forum.
The NBA Women Forum which is an arm of the Nigerian Bar Association is a Forum of Female Lawyers committed to the well-being of women globally. Standing together, we have resolved to empower female lawyers for success and be the voice of the voiceless within Nigeria and beyond.
In unity, we will eliminate all forms of gender inequality and promote the rights of women especially female lawyers.
Membership of the NBA Women Forum is open to female lawyers who are registered members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
If you are a female lawyer and member of the Nigerian Bar Association, kindly register to become a bona fide member of the NBA Women Forum using the button below.
NBA Women Forum Terms of Reference
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To address matters of interest to female lawyers
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To ensure efficient and impactful networking amongst female lawyers
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To be an influential voice of female lawyers in the society and globally
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To build a platform that encourages female lawyers to have a global outlook, perspective and reach
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To address any other matter that affect female lawyers
Benefits of Membership
Being a member of the NBA Women Forum comes with immense benefits. A few of these exceptional benefits are listed below
Listing in the directory of female lawyers in Nigeria
Membership of the NBA Women Forum automatically enlists you as a bona fide female lawyer licensed to practice in Nigeria.
Access to Professional platform for global reach
Leverage the NBA Women Forum’s global affiliations to gain global reach and expand your horizon in ways never before imagined.
Premium Mentoring Opportunity from very experienced lawyers
Learn from some of the most experienced female lawyers in Nigeria through the NBA Women Forum mentoring programme.
Peer-to-Peer Networking
Gain access to and network with the largest and most diverse forum of Nigerian female lawyers within and outside the country.
Access to Unlimited Legal Information
Enjoy unlimited access to premium legal information and other invaluable resources from Forum’s Library/Research unit.
Gender Support Against Discrimination
Membership of the NBA Women Forum ensures you get quick and quality support when faced with gender-based discrimination.
Career Growth and Development Opportunity
Membership of the NBA Women Forum affords you the connection and linkages for accelerated career growth.
Eligibility to Vote and be Voted for
By being a member of the NBA Women Forum, you earn the right to vote and be voted for in NBA as well as NBA Women Forum Elections.
Opportunity to Benefit from NBAWF Global Partnerships
Take advantage of the partnership between the NBA Women Forum om(NBAWF) and the New York State Bar Association Women In Law Section (NYSBA WILs).
Meet The Chairperson of the NBA Women Forum
Huwaila Ibrahim Muhammad is a seasoned Private Legal Practitioner with over 20 years of experience. She is a Child Protection Expert and a Gender and Development Specialist. She holds an LL.B Hons, BL, Masters in Business and Commercial Law (MBCL), and Masters in Legislative Drafting (MLD). She worked as a counsel in many firms and eventually established her Law Firm “HMI Legal Consult”. She published articles on newspapers about the rights of women and children. She served as the Secretary and eventually became the Chairperson of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Kano State Branch.
She is currently the Chairperson of the Nigerian Bar Association Women Forum (NBAWF).
And the rest of our Beautiful Exco Members
EIRE. IFUEKO ALUFOHAI (Mrs.)
VICE-CHAIRPERSON
NBA WOMEN FORUM
MRS. INI IRENE PEPPLE
SECRETARY,
NBA WOMEN FORUM
MERCY IJATO-AGADA
TREASURER,
NBA WOMEN FORUM
THEODORA KIO-LAWSON (Mrs.)
PUBLICITY SECRETARY
NBA WOMEN FORUM
Every Profession Requires Mentoring and Guidance
To enable you navigate through your legal career effortlessly and successfully, take advantage of our top-notch mentoring and development programmes
Our Committees
Membership of the NBA Women Forum presents one of the most engaging career-related experiences you would have as you identify with at least one of our committees
- Advocacy Committee
- Corporate Counsel Committee
External Relations Committee
Fund Raising Committee
- Media and Publicity Committee
Membership Committee
Mentoring Committee
- Public Sector Committee
- Research & Documentation Committee
Welfare Committee
Young Female Lawyers Committee
How to Join The NBA Women Forum
Joining the NBA Women Forum, the largest forum of Female Lawyers in Nigeria is as simple as following the steps listed below
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