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Championing inclusivity, advocacy, and empowerment for Lawyers and Persons with disabilities in Nigeria♿. Follow us to stay inspired and get involved!

Together, we can break barriers and create equal opportunities in the legal profession.

08/07/2026

🎉⚖️ To our newest colleagues — welcome to the Bar!

From the NBA – Lawyers with Disabilities Forum, heartfelt congratulations to every aspirant Called to the Nigerian Bar this week.

We have watched you push through, rise above, and prove that determination knows no limits.
Today is not just about a wig and gown — it's a celebration of everything you overcame to get here. Your journey inspires us all, and we're proud to call you colleagues.

Welcome to the profession.
The Bar is stronger with you in it. 💚

28/05/2026

On this sacred occasion of Eid al-Adha, we celebrate the spirit of sacrifice, compassion, and unity.
May your homes be filled with peace and your hearts with renewed strength as we work together toward a more inclusive and equitable world for everyone. 🌙✨

Eid Mubarak from all of us at the NBA - Lawyers with Disabilities Forum.

13/05/2026

The Nigerian Bar Association has taken a significant step towards a more inclusive legal profession with the formal adoption of the NBA Disability Inclusion Policy by the National Executive Council on 7 May 2026.

This landmark policy reinforces a clear commitment to:
• Zero tolerance for discrimination
• Full accessibility within legal practice
• Equal opportunities for growth and leadership
• Reasonable accommodation for legal professionals with disabilities

A profession that truly upholds justice must be accessible to all.

Together, we move towards a Bar without barriers.

Signed,

Patience N. Etumudon
Chairperson, NBA-LWDF

07/05/2026

The Nigerian Bar Association has become the first Bar Association in Africa to adopt a Disability Inclusion Policy.

Today, 7th May 2026, the National Executive Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association, at its meeting held in Awka, formally adopted the Disability Inclusion Policy drafted by the NBA Lawyers with Disabilities Forum. This landmark decision underscores the NBA’s resolve to promote accessibility, inclusion, and the full participation of lawyers with disabilities within the legal profession and the Association’s structures, programmes, and activities.

With this development, the Nigerian Bar Association has set an important precedent for professional bodies and institutions across Africa.

We particularly appreciate the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mazi Afam Osigwe, for his proactive leadership and support for disability inclusion within the legal profession. We also commend the Governing Council of the NBA Lawyers with Disabilities Forum ably led by Patience N. Etumudon for its dedication and collective efforts in achieving this milestone.

…pursuing a disability inclusive Bar.

25/04/2026

Tax reform is evolving—are you keeping up?

Join us for a timely conversation on “Tax Reform and Inclusion: Understanding the Impact of Nigeria’s Tax Regime on Lawyers and Persons with Disabilities.” This session will unpack practical implications, compliance concerns, and inclusion gaps within the current framework.

📅 Thursday, 30 April 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM
Register now at: https://bit.ly/3Og4wNf

Featuring seasoned professionals in tax and legal practice, with moderation by the distinguished Echeho Godfrey, Esq.

📌CPD Point to be awarded

Be part of the dialogue shaping a more inclusive tax system.

05/04/2026

In this sacred season of Easter, we are reminded of the profound triumph of light over darkness, hope over despair, and life over death. The message of the Cross speaks not only of sacrifice, but of renewal—the assurance that no matter how heavy the burden or how long the night, restoration is always within reach.

May this season invite you to pause and reflect, to draw strength from faith, and to embrace the promise of new beginnings. Let it rekindle a deeper sense of purpose, inspire acts of love and compassion, and restore peace in every troubled corner of your heart.

As we celebrate, may your home be filled with joy, your path guided with clarity, and your days enriched with grace and abundant blessings. May the resurrection power of this season uplift you and all that concerns you.

Wishing you and your loved ones a truly meaningful and joy-filled Easter.

Signed,

Patience N. Etumudon
Chairperson, NBA-LWDF

08/03/2026

Dear Esteemed Members,

On this year’s International Women's Day, I warmly celebrate every member of the NBA Lawyers with Disabilities Forum and commend the courage, resilience, and excellence that women continue to demonstrate within the legal profession and society at large.

The theme for this year, “Give To Gain,” reminds us that progress is achieved when we extend support, mentorship, and opportunities to one another. Today, we particularly honour the strength and invaluable contributions of women with disabilities in the legal profession who continue to break barriers, inspire change, and advance the ideals of justice and inclusion.

As a Forum, let us remain committed to fostering an environment where every woman, regardless of circumstance, is empowered to thrive, lead, and contribute meaningfully to the growth of our profession and society.

Happy International Women’s Day.

Patience N. Etumudon,
Chairperson, NBA-Lawyers with Disabilities Forum.

24/02/2026

Webinar

Accelerating Inclusion, Leadership and Equity in the Legal Profession

Date: Sunday 8th March 2026
Time: 6pm - 7.30pm
Click the link in the comments to get registered now

17/02/2026

⚖️ The law speaks strongest when it speaks for everyone.

Access to justice remains out of reach for many persons with disabilities. As members of the Bar, we are uniquely positioned to change that.

The NBA-Lawyers With Disabilities Forum ( NBA-LWDF) is calling for lawyers willing to serve as Pro Bono Disability Rights Advocates — professionals prepared to lend their expertise to a cause that goes beyond litigation and into lasting impact.

If you’ve been called to the Nigerian Bar, you’re eligible to step forward.

📌 Expression of Interest:
https://forms.gle/GuaRJ9BHLUhes1sJ8

Service. Responsibility. Impact.

The question is not whether the need exists — it does.
The question is who will answer.

Signed

Patience N. Etumudon
Chairperson, NBA-LWDF

13/02/2026

Join us in wishing a spectacular Happy Birthday to a trailblazer and a voice for the voiceless, Ms. Patience N. Etumudon! 🎂💼

As the Chairperson of the NBA-Lawyers with Disabilities Forum, Ms. Patience has dedicated her career to breaking barriers and fostering a legal community where everyone belongs. Her resilience, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to justice are truly infectious.

To our leader:
May this new year bring you an abundance of joy, perfect health, and the strength to reach even greater heights. Your leadership isn't just a title, it's an inspiration to us all!

Help us flood the comments with love and birthday wishes for this phenomenal woman! 👇

Courtesy: Omolade Martha Ijeh & Damilola Alabi

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