Senior Lawyers Advocate for Mental Health Education in NBA

Senior lawyers in Nigeria have called on the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to incorporate mental health education into the Continuing Legal Education Program (CLEP). Barrister Hussain Zakariya, a prominent legal figure, emphasized the need for healthier work standards across the legal industry during a presentation at the Sokoto State chapter's Caliph Bar Law Week.

He highlighted the importance of young lawyers prioritizing their health and taking breaks to reassess their priorities for ultimate professional success. Justice M.

Sambo, who chaired a panel discussion, stressed the necessity for lawyers to maintain their health to avoid burnout and emotional drain. Barrister G.

M. Gana noted that both young and old lawyers are affected by stress and burnout.

Barrister Y. Abubakar encouraged lawyers to allocate time for family and self-preservation, while Barrister Ferdinand Okotet pointed out that sound mental health is crucial for maximum output in legal practice.

The discussions aimed to address the pressing issue of mental health within the legal profession.