The Nigerian Bar Association has strongly opposed the recent Enhanced Trade & Investment Partnership Agreement that allows UK Attorneys to practice in Nigeria.
The NBA President in an email to lawyers of the NBA on Tuesday, He said, “My attention was drawn to the news on the alleged signing of the Enhanced Trade Investment Partnership Agreement, between the governments of Nigeria & the UK
The NBA finds this statement credited to the Honourable Minister ridiculous, unpatriotic & uninformed.
It is indeed unfortunate that this tragic reminder of our colonial past is being gleefully celebrated at the highest level of the Government of Nigeria.
What is more disheartening is the fact that a decision of this magnitude that adversely affects the wellbeing and livelihood of millions of Nigerians could be taken without any consultation, especially with the Nigerian Bar Association.”
