RismadarVoice Reporters
January 17, 2026
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has unveiled the theme and logo for its 2026 Annual General Conference (AGC), announcing Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as the host city for the flagship event.
The unveiling took place on Friday at the NBA National Secretariat in Abuja, where the President of the Association, Afam Osigwe, SAN, disclosed that the theme of the conference is “Beyond Limits.”
Speaking at the event, Osigwe said the theme was designed to challenge members of the legal profession to transcend traditional boundaries, embrace innovation and respond effectively to the evolving demands of justice, governance and professional excellence.
According to him, “Beyond Limits” reflects the need for lawyers to rethink conventional approaches and position the profession for greater relevance in a rapidly changing social, economic and technological landscape.
The NBA President explained that the choice of Port Harcourt as the venue for the August 2026 conference underscored the Association’s commitment towards national inclusion and regional balance.
“The return of our flagship conference to the South-South region underscores the Association’s resolve to deliberately engage members across all regions of the country,” Osigwe said.
Also speaking at the event, Chairman of the Conference Planning Committee, Abdul Mohammed, SAN, assured members that preparations for the conference had commenced in earnest.
Mohammed said the committee was fully committed to delivering a world-class conference, adding that the objective was to curate an event that meets global standards in content, organisation, logistics and overall delegate experience.
Shortly after unveiling the conference theme and logo, Osigwe also inaugurated a co-working space for young lawyers at the NBA National Secretariat.
He described the initiative as a practical intervention aimed at addressing unemployment and structural challenges confronting early-career lawyers in the country.
According to him, the facility was designed to provide young lawyers with a professional environment to work, meet clients, collaborate and remain actively engaged with legal practice.
The co-working space was executed through the NBA Welfare Committee and personally funded by its chairman, Chief James Onoja, SAN.
Commending the initiative, Osigwe said it exemplified purposeful leadership and genuine service to the legal profession.
He also acknowledged the efforts of the Welfare Secretary, Mr. Auta Nyada, for coordinating the project and ensuring its timely completion.
The NBA announced that the facility had been named after Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN, a former Attorney-General of the Federation.
According to the association, the naming reflects Agabi’s lifelong commitment to mentorship, ethical advocacy, intellectual excellence and consistent support for younger members of the Bar.
“It is fitting that a space dedicated to empowering young lawyers bears the name of a man whose career exemplifies service, integrity and professional excellence,” the NBA said.
The Association further urged its branches nationwide, particularly those with bar centres, to replicate similar co-working spaces to support young lawyers at the grassroots.
It also announced that registration for the 2026 Annual General Conference is now open, assuring members that further details on the programme, speakers and activities would be released as preparations continue.
