Supporters of Rapulu Nduka have outlined a vision for a more responsive and member-focused Nigerian Bar Association Secretariat, emphasizing the need for improved support in processing lawyers’ name change applications.
According to the campaign message, while name change applications are processed through the Supreme Court, the NBA Secretariat should play a more active coordinating role by facilitating communication, providing regular updates, and monitoring the progress of applications on behalf of members. The proposal is aimed at reducing administrative burdens on lawyers and ensuring that members receive timely information throughout the process.
The campaign maintains that a modern Secretariat should be structured around efficiency, accessibility, and service delivery, allowing members to focus on their professional responsibilities without unnecessary administrative challenges. Nduka’s supporters argue that strengthening institutional support systems and introducing clear service timelines would enhance members’ experience and reinforce confidence in the NBA’s administrative processes.
Read full statement below;
NAME CHANGE MADE EASY: LET THE SECRETARIAT LEAD THE WAY
Your name change is processed at the Supreme Court. The NBA Secretariat should help facilitate the process by coordinating the necessary communication, providing timely updates, and following up on the process so members can have peace of mind.
A member-focused Secretariat should do the follow-up, so members can focus on their practice with confidence.
The Secretariat should carry the process, so you don’t have to.
Let’s unwRAP a New Secretariat.
Service with Timelines. Access Without Connections.
Vote Dr. Rapulu Nduka
Candidate for the Office of General Secretary
Nigerian Bar Association