The Nigerian Bar Association has called for the expression of interest of a suitable and qualified person from Borno State to fill the vacant seat as a judge for the National Industrial Court of Nigeria.
The NBA President, Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), made the call following the request of the President of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Justice Benedict Kanyip, for a suitably qualified person who is from Borno State.
In a statement issued by the NBA National Publicity Secretary, Akorede Lawal, the president said that interested Borno NBA members should submit an expression of interest to the NBA National Secretariat on or before December 10, 2023.
“The expressions of interest should include the following attached thereto: A copy of the Applicant’s Curriculum Vitae, a copy of the Applicant’s Call to Bar Certificate, evidence of payment of Bar Practicing Fees as and when due for the past 10 years, evidence of payment of NBA branch dues as and when due, for the past 10 years, evidence of attendance at Conferences of the NBA, and evidence of membership of Sections or Fora of the NBA.
“Certified true copies of at least five judgments in contested cases conducted and/or delivered by the applicant within the five years preceding the application.
“A letter of good standing from the Chairman of the applicant’s branch confirming that he or she possesses the qualities set out in Rule 4(4)(1)(a), (b) and (d) of the National Judicial Council Guidelines for the Appointment of Judicial Officers for Superior Courts of Record as reproduced here under:
“In all cases: Good character and reputation, diligence and hard work, honesty, integrity and sound knowledge of the law and consistent adherence to professional ethics, as may be applicable, active successful practice at the Bar, including satisfactory presentation of cases in Court as a Legal Practitioner either in private practice or as a Legal Officer in any Public Service.
“Credible record of teaching law, legal research in a reputable University, and publication of legal works,” the statement read in part.
