The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, has urged young lawyers to focus on integrity, competence, and continuous learning to thrive in the evolving legal industry.
Osigwe made the call while speaking at the NBA Young Lawyers Forum, Maiduguri Branch Summit, themed “Empowering the Next Generation of Lawyers: Building Competence, Resilience, and Relevance.”
In a statement shared on X by the NBA on Thursday, Osigwe emphasised that competence is not optional but a core professional obligation under the Rules of Professional Conduct.
“Competence is not a matter of choice but a core professional obligation, firmly recognised under the Rules of Professional Conduct. It is competence that earns the confidence of clients, commands respect within the justice system, and ultimately sustains the relevance of lawyers in an increasingly competitive and specialised legal environment,” he said.
The NBA president also highlighted that relevance in the legal profession depends on a lawyer’s commitment to continuous learning and adaptation. He stressed that resilience against economic, professional, and systemic challenges comes from knowledge, skill acquisition, and ethical practice.
“Continuous Professional Development is an indispensable tool for repositioning young lawyers for growth, excellence, and leadership in the profession. I am confident that these discussions and engagements will contribute meaningfully to shaping competent, resilient, and relevant lawyers for the future of the Nigerian Bar,” Osigwe added.
Elijah Adeyemi
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