REMUNERATION ORDER

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26 February 2025
The Honorable Speaker
Enugu State House of Assembly Enugu State Nigeria


Dear Honorable Speaker,

INCORPORATION OF PRACTITIONERS’ REMUNERATION (FOR BUSINESS, LEGAL SERVICE AND REPRESENTATION) ORDER 2023 IN THE PROPOSED BILL ON PEGGING AGENTS, LEGAL FEES, AND ELIMINATE CAUTION FEE

We write on behalf of the Nigerian Bar Association Remuneration Committee to commend the Enugu State House of Assembly for the proactive steps being taken to boost confidence in tenancy documentation and also draw the attention of the House of Assembly to the Legal Practitioners Remuneration Order 2023. This Order came into force on the 16th day of May 2023, and was signed by the Hon. Atomey General of the Federation and Minister for Justice in his capacity as the Chairman of the Legal Pracutioners Remuneration Committee pursuant to the Legal Practitioner's Act, (Cap L11, LFN 2004), establishes a clear. standardized framework for the remuneration of legal practitioners, ensuring fairness, transparency, and consistency in the legal services sector.

It has come to our notice that the House is currently drafting a bill concerning Peg Agent. Legal Fees, and Eliminate Caution Fees. In light of this, we respectfully urge the Assembly to reflect the provisions of the Legal Pracutioners Remuncration Order 2023 within the proposed legislation. Incorporating the Order's guidelines will help to align the new law with established regulatory standards and promote the economic viability of legal pracuce within the state.

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We commend the House of Assembly for its proacuve initiative in considering this important legislation. Your commutment to enhancing the legal framework and ensunng equitable remuneration for legal practitioners is both umely and commendable.

Key elements of the Legal Practiuoners Remuneration Order 2023 that we believe should be integrated include:

1. Standardization of Remuneration: Establishing uniform benchmarks for legal fees to ensure equitable compensation across the profession.

2. Professional Integrity: Enhancing the standards of legal practice by providing clear guidelines that support professionalism and accountability.

3. Economic Sustainability: Safeguarding the financial interests of legal practitioners, is vital for the continued delivery of quality legal services.

We are confident that reflecting these provisions in the proposed bill will contribute significantly to the improvement of legal practice and uphold the high standards expected by the public and the legal community alike.

Thank you for considering our request. We remain available for any further discussion or clarification that may assist in the drafting process of the proposed law.

Please find attached a copy of the Remuneration Order 2023 for your records.

Please accept the assurance of our highest professional regards.

Yours faithfully,

CHIEF EMEKA OBEGOLU, PhD., SAN Chair, NBA Remuneration Committee

RACHAEL PRINCEWILL Secretary