Nigerian Bar Association, Ilorin Branch

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About Us

The Nigerian Bar Association Ilorin Branch (Harmony Bar) is the foremost branch in the North of Niger and one of the elite branches in Nigeria. It is the only branch in Nigeria privileged to have produced two past presidents of Nigerian Bar Association in the personalities of Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, CFR and Chief Bayo Ojo, SAN and a past General Secretary, Chief R.A. Lawal-Rabana, SAN. The Ilorin Branch of the Bar is equally blessed with prominent legal personalities who have made indelible marks in the practice of law with numerous contributions to the development of Nigerian legal lexicon. These personalities are well sought after when it comes to Courtroom Advocacy.

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Our Mission

To use the law as an instrument for social change in Nigeria.

Our Vision

For the Nigerian Bar Association to rank among the foremost Bar Associations in the world.

Our Values

Integrity | Excellence | Courage | Professionalism

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SULYMAN MUHAMMED HASSAN KOSEMANI, ESQ.
Chairman, NBA Ilorin Branch

Chairman's Welcome Speech

The Honourable Chief Judge of Kwara State and Justices of the High Court here present, the Grand Khadi of Sharia Court of Appeal, Kwara State and other khadis of the Sharia Court of Appeal here present, the Attorney General, Kwara State, Learned Senior Advocates of Nigeria here present, Senior members of the Bar, Past Branch Chairmen of our Branch, Chairmen, MULAN, CLASFON, FIDA, YLF, esteemed colleagues, invited Guests, Members of the third estate of the realm, ladies and gentlemen.

I stand before you today with a heart filled with gratitude and humility as I accept the honour and responsibility of serving as the chairman of our great Branch, Ilorin Bar. I want to firstly give glory to Almighty Allah for making today a reality and I will continue thanking Him for the rare opportunity. The unopposed nature of my candidature fills me with a profound sense of honour and privilege, knowing that, there are other credible and capable candidates. My sole candidacy that led to my emergence as Chairman is as a result of love, respect and understanding within the Ilorin branch.

I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to lead this esteemed branch, and I am humbled by the unanimous support and confidence you have shown in me. Your overwhelming endorsement propels me forward with a renewed sense of purpose and determination to fulfil the responsibilities of the position of Chairman to the best of my ability. I want to express my sincere appreciation to the elders and members of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ilorin Branch, for your unwavering support and belief in my capabilities. Your trust in me will motivate me to work tirelessly towards the betterment of our branch and the legal community as a whole.

NBA Ilorin News & Events Update

Ilorin Branch at the NBA NEC Meeting held at Enugu State, Described the Leadership of Mazi Afam Osigwe SAN as Strengthening Unity of the NBA and Proud to be the Branch that Produces the General Secretary

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)’s National Executive Council recently convened in Enugu on 8th November 2024 marked a significant milestone, being the first meeting under the leadership of our new President, Afam Mazi Osigwe, SAN. Read More...

NBA Ilorin Branch Storms Abuja to Felicitate with her Members that were Conferred with SAN and also Paid Courtesy Visit to some Bar Leaders

NBA Ilorin Branch led by the Chairman, SMH Kosemani led members of the Exco and other members of the Branch to Abuja to felicitate with members: Chief Ronke Adeyemi Read More...

NBA ILORIN SALUTES THE NEW KULIYAN OF ILORIN EMIRATE, PROF YUSUF ALI, SAN

With great joy and happiness, the NBA Ilorin received the news of the conferment on Prof. Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN as 'Kuliyan' of Ilorin conferred on him by Maimartaba Sarki, Ilorin, His Eminence, Alh Dr Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, CFR, the Chairman of Kwara State Traditional Rulers and Chiefs. Read More...

NBA, MULAN, and CLASFON Members Attend the Burial Rites of Late Professor Rasheed Jimoh Ijaodola Offa, Kwara State – Monday, March 17, 2025

Members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ilorin Branch, including the Chairman, Mr. S.M.H. Kosemani, alongside other executives and members, as well as representatives from the Muslim Lawyers Association of Nigeria (MULAN) and the Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria (CLASFON), gathered at the NBA House in Ilorin before traveling together to Offa, Kwara State, to pay their final respects to the late Professor Rasheed Jimoh Ijaodola (SAN). Read More...

NBA ILORIN BRANCH TO HOST NBA NEC MEETING, CHIEF R. O. BALOGUN, SAN TO CHAIR THE LOC

It is no more news that the Ilorin branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is to host the National Executive Committee (NEC) Meeting, scheduled for 7th - 9th May, 2025. This important event aimed at strengthening collaboration and addressing key issues within the legal community. Read More...

NBA ILORIN APPRECIATES PROF. WAHAB OLASUPO EGBEWOLE, SAN FOR HOSTING HER MONTHLY MEETING

It is with immense gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to express on behalf of the Branch, our collective thanks to Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, the current Vice Chancellor, University of Ilorin for graciously hosting the NBA Ilorin Branch meeting on the 28th February, 2025. Your hospitality and commitment to the advancement of our legal community have not gone unnoticed, and we are deeply appreciative of your efforts. Read More...

WELCOME REMARKS BY SMH KOSEMANI ESQ, THE CHAIRMAN, NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION, ILORIN BRANCH AT THE MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING HELD ON 28th FEBRUARY, 2025

Being a Welcome Remarks by SMH Kosemani Esq., Chairman NBA Ilorin at the Nigerian Bar Association, Ilorin Branch Monthly General Meeting Held on 28th February, 2025 Read More...

NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION, ILORIN BRANCH MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING WELCOME REMARKS BY SMH KOSEMANI ESQ, THE CHAIRMAN, NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION, ILORIN, BRANCH HELD ON 31ST JANUARY, 2025

Being a Welcome Remarks by SMH Kosemani Esq., Chairman NBA Ilorin at the Nigerian Bar Association, Ilorin Branch Monthly General Meeting Held on 31st January, 2025 Read More...

SHORT REMARK BY SMH KOSEMANI ESQ, CHAIRMAN NBA ILORIN BRANCH AT THE PUBLIC LECTURE IN HONOUR OF CHIEF TAIYE ONIYIDE, SAN BY THE LAW STUDENTS SOCIETY OF NIGERIA, KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY ON 16TH JANUARY, 2025

The Short Speech Delivered by SMH Kosemani Esq., Chairman NBA Ilorin Branch at the Public Lecture in Honour of Chief Taiye Oniyide, SAN by the Law Students Society of Nigeria, Kwara State University, Malete on 16th January, 2025 Read More...

NBA ILORIN TO HONOUR ASIWAJU ADEGBOYEGA AWOMOLO SAN WITH 2024 ANNUAL BAR DINNER

The Short Speech Delivered by SMH Kosemani Esq., The Chairman NBA, Ilorin Branch on the Official Courtesy Visit by the Executive Committe to the Zonal Director of Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) on 19th November, 2024 Read More...

SPEECH DELIVERED BY SMH KOSEMANI ESQ, THE CHAIRMAN NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION ILORIN BRANCH ON A COURTESY VISIT TO THE ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIME COMMISSION (EFCC), ILORIN ZONAL OFFICE ON 19TH NOVEMBER, 2024

The Short Speech Delivered by SMH Kosemani Esq., The Chairman NBA, Ilorin Branch on the Official Courtesy Visit by the Executive Committe to the Zonal Director of Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) on 19th November, 2024 Read More...

Ilorin Branch at the NBA NEC Meeting held at Enugu State, Described the Leadership of Mazi Afam Osigwe SAN as Strengthening Unity of the NBA and Proud to be the Branch that Produces the General Secretary

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)’s National Executive Council recently convened in Enugu on 8th November 2024 marked a significant milestone, being the first meeting under the leadership of our new President, Afam Mazi Osigwe, SAN. Read More...

NBA Ilorin Branch Storms Abuja to Felicitate with her Members that were Conferred with SAN and also Paid Courtesy Visit to some Bar Leaders

NBA Ilorin Branch led by the Chairman, SMH Kosemani led members of the Exco and other members of the Branch to Abuja to felicitate with members: Chief Ronke Adeyemi Read More...

NBA ILORIN SALUTES THE NEW KULIYAN OF ILORIN EMIRATE, PROF YUSUF ALI, SAN

With great joy and happiness, the NBA Ilorin received the news of the conferment on Prof. Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN as 'Kuliyan' of Ilorin conferred on him by Maimartaba Sarki, Ilorin, His Eminence, Alh Dr Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, CFR, the Chairman of Kwara State Traditional Rulers and Chiefs. Read More...

NBA, MULAN, and CLASFON Members Attend the Burial Rites of Late Professor Rasheed Jimoh Ijaodola Offa, Kwara State – Monday, March 17, 2025

Members of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ilorin Branch, including the Chairman, Mr. S.M.H. Kosemani, alongside other executives and members, as well as representatives from the Muslim Lawyers Association of Nigeria (MULAN) and the Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria (CLASFON), gathered at the NBA House in Ilorin before traveling together to Offa, Kwara State, to pay their final respects to the late Professor Rasheed Jimoh Ijaodola (SAN). Read More...

NBA ILORIN BRANCH TO HOST NBA NEC MEETING, CHIEF R. O. BALOGUN, SAN TO CHAIR THE LOC

It is no more news that the Ilorin branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is to host the National Executive Committee (NEC) Meeting, scheduled for 7th - 9th May, 2025. This important event aimed at strengthening collaboration and addressing key issues within the legal community. Read More...

NBA ILORIN APPRECIATES PROF. WAHAB OLASUPO EGBEWOLE, SAN FOR HOSTING HER MONTHLY MEETING

It is with immense gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to express on behalf of the Branch, our collective thanks to Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, the current Vice Chancellor, University of Ilorin for graciously hosting the NBA Ilorin Branch meeting on the 28th February, 2025. Your hospitality and commitment to the advancement of our legal community have not gone unnoticed, and we are deeply appreciative of your efforts. Read More...

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

SULYMAN MUH'D HASSAN KOSEMANI, ESQ.

Chairman

SIR SUNDAY IKEY, ESQ, ESQ.

Vice-Chairman

OLAYINKA DAUDA JIMOH, ESQ.

Secretary
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