By John Austin Unachukwu
Former Vice-President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and public affairs analyst, Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani, SAN, on Tuesday night, November 10, 2026, treated delegates and guests at the ongoing NBA Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) Annual Conference in Umuahia to an unforgettable evening of thrills, cultural displays, music and entertainment.
The dinner and variety night, held at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Umuahia, commenced at about 8pm and lasted until midnight, attracting a large gathering of lawyers and non-lawyers who came together to wine, dine and celebrate in an atmosphere of friendship and conviviality.
Guests were treated to an impressive spread of African delicacies, including Ugba, Nkwobi, plantain porridge African salad and refreshing African wine, among other traditional favourites. Amala, Ewedu and Ukazi with Achara was on the menu. The culinary experience was complemented by spectacular cultural performances from different groups, including the Abriba War Dance, Sachs Musical Group, Ijego Cultural Dance of Umuahia and the Paschal Vincent Dance Group.
The entertainment reached another crescendo with the energetic performance of DJ Prank, who kept the dance floor alive with a captivating blend of old-school classics and contemporary music. Lawyers and other guests abandoned their seats, took to the dance floor and enthusiastically displayed their dancing skills to the excitement of everyone present.
It was, indeed, an evening of relaxation, cultural appreciation, networking and unrestrained enjoyment, providing a refreshing break from the intellectual engagements and demanding activities of the conference.
For many delegates, the variety night was arguably one of the major highlights of this year’s NBA-SPIDEL Conference. The atmosphere of warmth, hospitality and camaraderie left guests with lasting memories and an overwhelming desire for a repeat performance at next year’s conference.
By midnight, when the festivities drew to a close, one thing was evident: Dr. Ubani had not merely hosted a dinner; he had created an unforgettable experience that brought the legal community together beyond the courtroom and conference hall.
