NBA president calls for reforms to strengthen law firms
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe, has called for major changes in how law firms operate in Nigeria. He urged lawyers to move away from founder-dependent models and instead build firms that can last for generations. Osigwe highlighted the need for institutional partnerships, shared responsibility, and succession planning to ensure the sustainability of legal practices. Other legal experts, including Patience Olusuyi and Paul-Haris Ogbole (SAN), echoed the importance of building structures that outlive their founders.
What we know
- Afam Osigwe emphasized that many law firms in Nigeria collapse after the retirement or death of their founders.
- He advocated for partnership-based models to pool resources, attract talent, and ensure continuity.
- Patience Olusuyi noted that the initiative aims to inspire young lawyers to build firms that can survive beyond their founders.
- Paul-Haris Ogbole (SAN) stressed that the longevity of law firms depends on internal structure, shared vision, and deliberate succession planning.
- The call for reform comes amid concerns about the growth and global competitiveness of indigenous law firms in Nigeria.
