High Court Complex Annex, Isabo, Abeokuta, Ogun State Call: +234 800 000 0000
Cooperative Society for the Legal Profession

Sworn To The Bar.Committed To Savings.

Argue The Case. Secure The Future.

Nigerian Bar Association CMS Limited is the cooperative multipurpose society built for legal practitioners — from newly called wigs to Senior Advocates — turning years at the Bar into savings, credit and shared security for members of the legal community.

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Our Story

Who We Are

Nigerian Bar Association CMS Limited is the primary cooperative multipurpose society of practising members of the Bar — open directly to individual legal practitioners, not other societies. Every contribution is processed through chambers or payroll and pooled into a fund owned entirely by the practitioners who built it.

From newly called associates to Senior Advocates in private practice, from in-house counsel to public-service lawyers, the cooperative brings the legal community into one savings and credit society — because those who spend their careers arguing for others deserve a system that argues for them too.

Open to legal practitioners in active practice or employment within Ogun State and interested members of the Bar, with contributions processed through payroll or chambers remittance.

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What We Offer

Our Schemes & Programmes

Built around the rhythm of legal practice — briefs, chambers and the Bar calendar — each scheme is designed to meet members where they are.

Savings & Thrift

Regular monthly contributions build a growing balance for every member, forming the base for loan eligibility and long-term security.

Salary & Brief Advance Loan

Short-term credit against upcoming salary or brief fees for members facing urgent, unplanned expenses between paydays.

Case Emergency Support Loan

Fast-track credit for members facing personal or family emergencies, when a matter simply cannot wait.

Chambers Take-Off Loan

Start-up credit for members setting up or expanding independent chambers, from office fit-out to law reports and case-management tools.

Land & Chambers Housing

Structured access to land allocation and housing finance, helping members build lasting assets on a steady income.

Cooperative Education

Training and workshops that build members' financial literacy and understanding of cooperative principles.

Our Purpose

Aims & Objectives

Every scheme and policy of the Cooperative is guided by objectives set for the lasting benefit of members of the Bar.

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Inculcate a savings culture among members of the Bar

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Provide affordable, low-interest credit facilities to members

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Promote financial literacy and cooperative education among legal practitioners

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Support members' welfare during hardship, illness and emergencies

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Facilitate members' access to land, housing, chambers and professional equipment

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Strengthen unity and mutual support among colleagues at the Bar

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Advocate for members' financial wellbeing within the legal community

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Encourage collective investment in income-generating ventures

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Build long-term wealth and security for members and their families

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Uphold transparency, accountability and good governance

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How to Join

Membership & Registration

Eligibility

  • Called to the Nigerian Bar and enrolled to practise
  • In active practice, chambers employment, or an in-house/public-service legal role
  • Of good character and standing at the Bar and place of work
  • Application subject to approval by the Cooperative's Executive Officers

Administrative Fees

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Registration (one-off)
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Annual Service Charge
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AGM Fee
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Loan Application Form

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Loan Conditions

  • Loan amount based on monthly contribution and savings balance
  • Guarantor(s) required — fellow members of the Bar in good standing, in line with cooperative bylaws
  • Repayment made through payroll or chambers-account deduction
  • Subject to the rules and regulations of the Cooperative
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Leadership

Our Executive Committee

The Cooperative is run by officers elected from among its own members to manage day-to-day operations.

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