The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) has issued a communiqué outlining far-reaching resolutions aimed at strengthening the rule of law, judicial independence, democratic governance, access to justice and sustainable development in Nigeria. The resolutions followed its 2026 Annual Conference held at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia, Abia State, from 9 to 13 November 2026, under the theme, “In Public Interest: Advancing Justice, Democracy and Development.”
The communiqué, which followed deliberations involving members of the Bar and Bench, government officials, legal academics, civil society organisations and other stakeholders, identified key challenges affecting Nigeria’s justice system and democratic institutions. Among other issues, the Conference called for greater judicial autonomy, expanded legal aid and pro bono services, reforms in legal education to accommodate Artificial Intelligence, stronger measures against torture and unlawful detention, correctional service reforms, disability inclusion and improved electoral credibility. It also urged the Nigerian Bar Association, government institutions, the Judiciary and other stakeholders to translate the resolutions into practical reforms, measurable outcomes and sustained institutional accountability.
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