Candidate for the office of General Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Rapulu Nduka, has unveiled a 10-point agenda aimed at transforming the NBA Secretariat into a more efficient, technology-driven, transparent, and member-focused institution.
In an appeal to members of the Bar ahead of the forthcoming national elections, Nduka said his vision is to improve service delivery by introducing measurable timelines, digital innovation, and enhanced accessibility for lawyers across the country.
Among his key commitments is the introduction of a service standard under which members’ requests would be acknowledged within 12 to 24 hours, while complaints would, where practicable, be resolved within five to seven working days. He also pledged to deploy digital tracking systems that would enable members to monitor the progress of their applications and requests in real time.
The General Secretary hopeful further proposed the adoption of artificial intelligence-powered support systems to provide round-the-clock responses to routine enquiries, alongside broader digital reforms to simplify registration, verification, and other Secretariat processes.
Nduka also outlined plans to expand the use of secure digital NBA Stamps and Seals with barcode verification, facilitate members’ name change applications processed through the Supreme Court, and strengthen records management, communication, and overall institutional responsiveness.
He stated that his agenda is informed by his previous experience as National Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association and his professional background in Information Technology Law and Cyber Law, expressing confidence that these experiences would enable him to deliver a modern Secretariat that serves members more effectively.
According to Nduka, the proposed reforms are designed to ensure that the NBA Secretariat becomes faster, more accountable, and better equipped to meet the needs of lawyers in an increasingly digital era.
Read Full Statement Below;
VOTE DR. RAPULU NDUKA FOR GENERAL SECRETARY: 10 COMMITMENTS TO A MEMBER-FOCUSED SECRETARIAT
Dear Learned Colleague,
As we approach the NBA National Elections, I humbly seek your support and vote for the office of General Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association.
My vision is to build a Secretariat that is efficient, innovative, transparent, and truly member-focused. My key commitments are:
Ensure every request is acknowledged within 12-24 hours, with complaints resolved within 5-7 working days, wherever possible.
Introduce digital tracking systems so members can monitor the progress of their requests in real time.
Deploy AI-powered systems to provide 24-hour automated responses and guidance for routine enquiries.
Leverage technology to simplify registration, verification, and every Secretariat process.
Promote wider use of secure digital NBA Stamps and Seals with barcode verification, reducing reliance on physical stamps.
Facilitate members’ name change applications at the Supreme Court, making the process easier and more seamless.
Strengthen record management, improve communication, and make the Secretariat more accessible, responsive, and accountable.
Bring to the office my proven record of service as a successful NBA National Publicity Secretary, backed by my expertise in Information Technology Law and Cyber Law.
This election is an opportunity to build a Secretariat that delivers faster, serves better, and works for every member.
I respectfully ask for your vote and support.
Vote Dr. Rapulu Nduka for General Secretary
Together, let’s unwRAP a New Secretariat.