NBA Conference in Port Harcourt Advocates Rule of Law
The 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) commenced in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, focusing on the theme “Beyond Limits.” Governor Siminalayi Fubara opened the conference, emphasizing the judiciary's critical role in democracy and urging judges to hold governments accountable. He pledged his administration's support for strengthening the rule of law in Rivers State.
NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, explained the association's return to Port Harcourt after initially postponing the 2025 conference due to a state of emergency in the state. He expressed concerns about Nigeria's failure to realize its potential since independence and urged lawyers to provide constructive solutions to governance issues.
Former Liberian President George Weah delivered the keynote address, advocating for an independent judiciary and a fearless legal profession as essential for sustaining democracy.
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