Nigerian Bar Association

Empowering Lawyers
with Disability
Across Nigeria

A dedicated platform of the Nigerian Bar Association, building inclusive legal communities, advancing disability rights, and breaking barriers in the Nigerian justice system.

36+
States Represented
500+
Members
10+
Years of Advocacy
Nigerian lawyers with disability in session
NBA-LWDF Inclusive Legal Practice since 2014
Landmark Achievement

NBA Disability
Inclusion Policy:
A Historic Milestone

After years of sustained advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and relentless pursuit of justice, the Nigerian Bar Association has officially recognised and adopted the NBA Disability Inclusion Policy — a transformative framework ensuring equal participation and protection for lawyers with disabilities at every level of the profession.

NBA Lawyers with Disability Forum Lead advocate — engaged all key stakeholders and drove the policy to adoption
Mazi Afam Ozigwe, SAN — NBA President Formally adopted and recognised the policy as binding NBA policy
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NBA Disability Inclusion Policy

A comprehensive policy framework protecting the rights, dignity, and professional advancement of lawyers with disabilities within the Nigerian Bar Association.

NBA Official Policy Landmark 2025 Human Rights
Adopted by the President of the NBA, Mazi Afam Ozigwe, SAN
Credit
This policy is a testament to the NBA-LWDF's decade of dedicated stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and commitment to inclusive legal practice in Nigeria.
500+
Registered Members
36
States & FCT
12+
Programs Delivered
1
National Policy Adopted
LWDF Forum in session
LWDF leadership

Advancing Inclusion in the Legal Profession

The NBA Lawyers with Disability Forum exists to eliminate systemic barriers facing lawyers with disabilities in Nigeria. We advocate for accessible courts, inclusive bar practices, and equal professional opportunities — building a legal profession that works for everyone.

Community
Network of disabled lawyers across all 36 states and the FCT.
Accessibility
Advocating for accessible courts, chambers, and legal institutions.
Advocacy
Policy reform and legal protection at every government level.
Capacity Building
Training, mentorship and professional development programs.

What We Do

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Training
Legal Aid Capacity Building Workshop

Equipping lawyers with disabilities with specialised skills to provide effective legal aid services across Nigeria.

Mentorship
Bar Mentorship & Career Advancement

Pairing young lawyers with disabilities with experienced mentors for career guidance, networking and professional growth.

Advocacy
Court Accessibility Audit Initiative

Partnering with judiciary bodies to assess and improve physical and procedural accessibility across Nigerian courts.

Knowledge Library

Policy documents, research papers, legal guides and forum publications available for download.

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NBA-LWDF Publication — Disability & Law in Nigeria
PDF·NBA-LWDF·2024
Comprehensive resource on disability law, rights, and inclusive practice for Nigerian legal professionals.
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NBA Disability Inclusion Policy — Official Document
PDF·NBA Official·2025
The full text of the adopted NBA Disability Inclusion Policy as endorsed by the NBA President.
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Annual Conference 2025 — Programme Book
PDF·Coming Soon
The official programme booklet for the NBA-LWDF Annual General Conference, Asaba 2025.
Coming Soon
Legal Guide to Disability Rights in Nigeria
PDF·Forthcoming
A practical legal guide on the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act 2018.
Coming Soon
State of Disability Inclusion in Nigerian Courts — Report
PDF·Research·Forthcoming
Survey and report on accessibility, inclusion, and representation of disabled lawyers in Nigerian courts.
In Production
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Full Library
Access the complete archive of NBA-LWDF publications, policy briefs, workshop materials and more.
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NBA-LWDF Conference 2025

"Breaking Barriers, Building Opportunities"

November 25 – 26, 2025
Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
Open to NBA Members Nationwide
Conference Details
Conference Has Commenced
2025
Keynote addresses from legal luminaries
Panel discussions on disability inclusion
Networking sessions and mentorship meet-ups
Launch of the NBA Disability Inclusion Policy
Awards & recognition ceremony
AGM and elections
Registration Status
🚫 Registration is now closed

Our Partners & Supporting Organisations

NAPTIP
NCWD
NJC
NHRC
Your Organisation

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The People Driving Change

Patience N. Etumudon
Patience N. Etumudon
Chairperson

Leading the Forum's advocacy for inclusive legal practice and disability rights across Nigeria.

Rex Erameh
Rex Erameh
Secretary

Overseeing forum operations, membership coordination, and programme delivery nationwide.

Executive Member
Vice-Chairperson

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Executive Member
Treasurer

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