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Join a community of professionals committed to advancing excellence in business recovery and insolvency practice in Nigeria.

Together we influence. We protect. We restore value

Why Join BRIPAN

The Value of Membership

Sign up below to become a member today! Membership to BRIPAN is no longer by mere application to ensure that all members of BRIPAN have basic knowledge of Insolvency Laws.

Exclusive Member Resources

Gain access to notification of events, education and professional resources available exclusively to members.

Professional Networking

BRIPAN creates forum for networking amongst Insolvency and Business Recovery practitioners.

Industry Engagement & Knowledge Sharing

Opportunity to discuss relevant issues with leading insolvency practitioners across the Country.

Advocacy & Regulatory Influence

Opportunity to join advocacy and pressure groups to engage regulators and lawmakers for the improvement of the law and practice of insolvency in Nigeria.

Accreditation & Regulatory Support

BRIPAN also interfaces on behalf of members to obtain accreditation and regulatory privileges.

Driving Industry Reform

BRIPAN creates a platform for insolvency and business recovery enthusiasts to drive reforms, interface with relevant government arms and agencies and impact legislation and its implementation on the law and practice of insolvency.

How to Join

A Simple Process to Get Started

Become a member in just a few easy steps:

How to Become An

Associate Member of BRIPAN

01

Express an Interest in Becoming a BRIPAN Member

The first step is to express an interest in becoming a member of BRIPAN. Upon receipt of the expression of interest, the prospective member will be provided with the necessary information and registration requirements for the Membership Ascension Training.

02

Pay the Prescribed Fees and Complete the Registration Process

To proceed with the Membership Ascension Training, the prospective member is required to complete the registration process and pay the prescribed fees.

The total fee is ₦205,000, broken down as follows:

Registration Form ₦5,000
Training Fee ₦150,000
Induction Fee ₦50,000
Total ₦205,000

The fees may be paid in two tranches:

₦155,000
covering the Registration Form and Training Fee;
₦50,000
being the Induction Fee, which may be paid subsequently.
Alternatively, the full ₦205,000 may be paid at once.

03

Complete and Submit the Registration Form and Supporting Documents

A registration form is provided on the portal to prospective members.

The applicant is required to complete the form, attach the required supporting documents, and submit the completed documentation on the portal. Fur further enquiries, Contact BRIPAN Secretariat at: bripaninfo@gmail.com

The registration and supporting documents must be submitted before the commencement of the training.

04

Participate in the Membership Ascension Training

The applicant is required to participate in the four-day Membership Ascension Training, which is conducted virtually and spread over two weeks.

Attendance is monitored through the Zoom platform. Participants are therefore expected to attend all four days of the training and participate fully in the sessions.

05

Satisfy the Training Requirements

Upon completion of the training, the records of participants are reviewed to determine those who have successfully fulfilled the requirements for consideration for induction.

Only applicants who have satisfied the applicable requirements, including payment of the prescribed induction fee, will proceed to the induction approval stage.

06

Council Approval

The names of eligible and successful participants are submitted to the BRIPAN Council for consideration and approval.

Council approval is required before a participant can be formally inducted as an Associate Member.

07

Induction as an Associate Member

Following Council approval, successful candidates are formally inducted as Associate Members of BRIPAN.

Induction may take place during the BRIPAN Annual International Conference or at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), depending on the applicable induction cycle.

How to Become A

Fellow Member of BRIPAN

The Fellowship pathway is for existing BRIPAN Associate members who have satisfied the eligibility requirements.

01

Satisfy the eligibility requirement

To be eligible to apply for Fellowship, you must:

1. Have been a BRIPAN Associate Member for a minimum of five years; and

2. Have your BRIPAN subscription fees fully paid and up to date.

02

Receive an Expression of Interest invitation

The Registrar will send an Expression of Interest to members who meet the eligibility requirements.

Qualified Associate Members who wish to pursue Fellowship will express their interest in participating in the Fellowship programme.

03

Register and pay the Fellowship Training Fee

The prescribed Fellowship Training Fee is ₦650,000.

A minimum of 50% of the training fee must be paid to participate and the rest paid before the completion of the training.

04

Attend the Fellowship Training

The Fellowship Training is a physical, in-person training programme. It is not conducted virtually.

Eligible members who have expressed interest and completed the necessary registration and payment are expected to participate fully in the training.

05

Complete the Fellowship Assignment

Following the Fellowship Training, participants are required to complete an assignment.

The assignment must be submitted within two weeks after the training.

06

Assessment of the assignment

The submitted assignments are reviewed and assessed.

Participants who successfully satisfy the requirements will proceed to the next stage.

07

Council approval for elevation

The names of successful candidates are forwarded to the BRIPAN Council for consideration and approval for elevation to Fellowship.

08

Elevation as Fellow

Following Council approval, successful candidates are formally elevated as Fellows of BRIPAN.

The elevation will take place at the BRIPAN Annual International Conference in September.

Membership Categories

Choose the membership that fits you

We offer two categories of membership to suit your experience and professional standing

ASSOCIATE

For professionals, practitioners and individuals with interest or experience in insolvency and business recovery

Access to member resources and events
Eligible to hold elected offices
Eligible to attend and participate at Annual General Meetings
Eligible to vote and be voted for in elections
Eligible to vote in general meetings
Enjoy membership fees at events
Can apply for License as an Insolvency Practitioner
Use of post nominal: ABR
FELLOW

For experienced professionals with significant expertise and leadership in insolvency, who have been Associates OF BRIPAN for a minimum of five (5) years.

Recognized as one of the highest-ranking member of BRIPAN
Access to member resources and events
Eligible to attend and participate in meetings
Eligible to attend and participate at Annual General Meetings
Eligible to hold elected offices
Eligible to vote and be voted for in elections
Enjoy membership fees at events
Can apply for License as an Insolvency Practitioner
Use of post nominal: FBR

BRIPAN Training & CAC Accreditation

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

PROGRAM METHODOLOGY

The training sessions (especially for fellows) are interactive, advanced and each requires the full attention of the participants. Fellows are additionally required to produced a well researched peer reviewed article bordering on policy and practice of insolvency and business recovery to complete their training.

CAC ACCREDITATION

CAC Accreditation as an Insolvency Practitioner

BRIPAN members are eligible to apply to Corporate Affairs Commission for accreditation and licence to practice business recovery, administration, receivership and insolvency in Nigeria.

Procedure
Apply to the CAC in the prescribed form CAC-MISC 02.
Pay the accreditation prescribed fee.
Present evidence of membership of BRIPAN
Present evidence of practice of Insolvency since the last 5 years
Present evidence of completion of accredited course of continuing learning administered by BRIPAN or other recognized body.
Present evidence of eligibility to practice in the current year.
BRIPAN Assistance with CAC Accreditation

BRIPAN will in suitable cases, assist its members to apply to CAC for accreditation. To qualify for BRIPAN assistance, members must:

Provide evidence of membership of BRIPAN consisting of a copy of the certificate of membership issued to members upon their induction.
Provide evidence of participation in BRIPAN training(s) and conferences.
Proof of payment of BRIPAN dues for the past year.
Complete the attached modified Form CAC-MISC 02
Payment of the sum of prescribed fees.
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How to Join

A Simple Process to Get Started

Become a member in just a few easy steps:

01

Choose Membership

Select the category that best suits your profile

02

Complete Application

Fill out the online application form and upload required documents

03

Pay Application Fee

Make payment securely to the specified bank details

04

Review & Approval

Your Application will be reviewed and upon approval, you will be notified