NBA Launches Anti-Corruption Committees Across All 130 Branches

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has unveiled plans to establish anti-corruption committees across all 130 of its branches, as part of a coordinated effort to combat corruption and promote transparency within the legal profession and wider society.

This initiative was announced by Professor Babafemi Badejo, Chairman of the NBA National Anti-Corruption Committee. According to Prof. Badejo, the decision was endorsed at the recent National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Ilorin, where a motion was passed mandating every NBA branch to set up a local anti-corruption committee.

“These committees will be tasked with addressing corruption-related issues within their respective jurisdictions,” he explained. “They will engage with local stakeholders—including law enforcement agencies, the judiciary, and community organizations—to reduce corruption at the grassroots level.”

Prof. Badejo emphasized that the branch-level committees will collaborate with the NBA National Anti-Corruption Committee to ensure a unified and impactful approach to anti-corruption efforts across the country.

He also noted that the national anti-corruption committee, chaired by Mr. Afam Osigwe (SAN), was formed earlier this year to spearhead NBA’s anti-corruption agenda.

“Each branch will have the autonomy to develop initiatives tailored to their local contexts while benefiting from national-level coordination,” Prof. Badejo said. “Through this approach, the NBA aims to send a strong message that corruption should not be normalized.”

Highlighting the significance of the initiative, he added, “The NBA is stepping up as a champion of accountability and the rule of law. This proactive stance is not just a professional duty but a national necessity. By advancing anti-corruption efforts, we are upholding the very foundation of the rule of law, which is the core principle of the NBA.”