# Nigerian Bar Association institutional advocacy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigerian-bar-association-institutional-advocacy > Updated: 2026-10-22T17:11:41.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has focused its efforts on judicial efficiency and the protection of legal and democratic processes. In Edo State, the Benin branch of the NBA called for the nationwide adoption of a speedy trial model, citing the successful prosecution of a kidnapping case by the Edo State Special Criminal Court as a template for efficient criminal justice delivery. More recently, the association has emphasized the importance of security and professionalism within the legal and electoral sectors. NBA President Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya advocated for enhanced police preparedness and neutrality to safeguard the 2027 General Elections. Additionally, legal leaders have stressed the need for a safe environment for practitioners, calling for protection against threats and intimidation to ensure lawyers can perform their duties without fear of retaliation. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-22: Nigerian Bar Association emphasizes legal security and police preparedness The Nigerian Bar Association is calling for enhanced security for lawyers and increased police professionalism to safeguard the country's democratic processes and the rule of law. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerian-bar-association-emphasizes-legal-security-and-police-preparedness ### 2026-09-30: Nigerian Bar Association calls for faster criminal justice delivery The Nigerian Bar Association's Benin branch is urging the judiciary to adopt the speedy trial model used by Edo State's Special Criminal Court to resolve serious criminal cases more efficiently. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerian-bar-association-calls-for-faster-criminal-justice-delivery --- Cite as: Nigerian Bar Association institutional advocacy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nigerian-bar-association-institutional-advocacy