03/10/2025
NBA Gombe Branch Strengthens Partnership with Gombe State University Faculty of Law
Gombe, Nigeria – September 24, 2025
The Executive Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Gombe Branch, paid a courtesy visit to the Faculty of Law, Gombe State University, to strengthen collaboration in training, mentoring, and nurturing the next generation of lawyers.
The visit, hosted by the Dean and principal officers of the Faculty, focused on building sustainable structures that will equip law students with the skills, ethics, and exposure required for 21st-century legal practice.
Speaking during the visit, the NBA Gombe Branch Chairman emphasized the Association’s commitment to partnership: “Strengthening ethics and mentorship at the formative stage will guarantee a more professional Bar in the years ahead. Our goal is to work closely with the Faculty to raise a generation of lawyers who are not only skilled but also ethically grounded,” he said.
Key Areas of Deliberation
a. Professional Ethics: Both parties underscored the importance of upholding high ethical standards. They acknowledged that adherence to the spirit and letter of professional ethics is waning in today’s fast-changing legal landscape and agreed on the need for collective efforts to reinforce compliance among students and members.
b. Mentorship: Discussions centered on structured mentorship opportunities, including internships, the creation of NBA Section-based student clubs (SBL, SLP, and SPIDEL) to aid participation in conferences, and platforms that will expose students to real-life cases and experiences essential for modern legal practice.
c. Continuing Professional Development (CPD): The NBA and the Faculty agreed on the importance of continuous learning through workshops, seminars, and scholarly publications, which will serve as avenues for training, retraining, and academic advancement.
d. Law Clinic Sustainability: Both parties reaffirmed the importance of strengthening the Faculty’s Law Clinic as a practical training ground where students can manage real cases, sharpen their advocacy skills, and deliver legal solutions to community challenges.
e. Pro Bono Services: The NBA reiterated its resolve to enhance pro bono legal services for indigent persons, women, and children—especially through the Office of the Vice Chairman—as part of its responsibility to extend access to justice to vulnerable groups in the State.
f. Advocacy for Legal Academics: The Association also pledged to advocate for the welfare and professional development of its members in academia, recognizing their crucial role in shaping future practitioners.
In response, the Dean of the Faculty of Law expressed appreciation for the visit and assured the Association of the Faculty’s commitment to sustaining collaborative initiatives.
“Our students stand to benefit immensely from these interventions. We look forward to working together with the NBA to ensure our graduates are industry-ready and ethically grounded,” she noted.
A Shared Vision for the Future
The courtesy visit reaffirmed the shared vision of the NBA Gombe Branch and the Faculty of Law, Gombe State University, to nurture competent, ethical, and socially responsible lawyers. Both institutions committed to working together to create an enabling environment for legal education, mentorship, and access to justice.
J. M. Jonathan, Esq.
Publicity Secretary, NBA Gombe Branch.
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