The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is set to convene lawyers and key stakeholders from across the country in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for its 2026 Annual General Conference (AGC), scheduled for 21–28 August 2026. Held under the theme “Beyond Limits,” the conference will feature professional discourse, institutional engagements, community activities, networking and leadership events at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium.
The programme will commence with a Jumaat Service on 21 August, followed by a Health Walk, Tree Planting and Community Clean-Up, Pre-Conference NEC and Welcome Cocktail on 22 August. The conference will continue with the Opening Ceremony and Friendship Centre activities, plenaries, showcases, breakout sessions, the Football Final, President’s Dinner and UNBARRED, before culminating in the Sections’ AGM, NBA AGM, Press Conference and Swearing-in Ceremony on 27 and 28 August.
Read full statement below;
Dear Distinguished Colleagues
The Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference 2026 is set to convene the legal profession in Port Harcourt from 21–28 August 2026 under the theme Beyond Limits.
The programme brings together professional discourse, institutional business, community engagement and leadership across eight days as follows:
City – Port Harcourt
State – Rivers State
Venue – Yakubu Gowon Stadium
ACTIVITIES AND DATES
1. 21 AUGUST
i. Jumaat Service – Rivers state Muslim central mosque
208 niger street
2. 22 AUGUST
i. Health Walk
ii. Tree Planting & Community Clean-Up
iii. Pre-Conference NEC
iv. Welcome Cocktail
23 AUGUST
i. Church Service – Christ Church Port-Harcourt
No. 1 Forces Avenue, Old GRA, Port Harcourt
ii. Opening Ceremony
iii. Opening of Friendship Center
24–26 AUGUST
i. Showcases
ii. Plenaries
iii. Breakout Sessions
iv. Football Final
v. President’s Dinner
vi.UNBARRED
27 AUGUST
i. Sections AGM
ii. AGM
28 AUGUST
i. AGC Press Conference
ii. Swearing-In Ceremony
iii. Departure
Across the week, Beyond Limits will provide the framework for examining the profession’s role in a rapidly changing legal, economic and institutional environment.
The Conference is expected to bring together the leaders and practitioners of the Nigerian legal profession, public institutions, business, academia and wider society for substantive engagement and professional exchange.
Please make plans to attend.
Bridget Edokwe Esq
National Publicity Secretary
Nigerian Bar Association
10th August 2026