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SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: PROF. PAUL OBO IDORNIGIE, SAN


As the Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference (NBA AGC) 2026, themed “Beyond Limits,” approaches, attention is drawn to one of the distinguished speakers at this year’s conference, Prof. Paul Obo Idornigie, SAN, PhD, FCIS, FCIArb (UK), FNIALS, CIArb, Notary Public for Nigeria.

Prof. Idornigie is a distinguished Professor of Commercial Law at Veritas University, Abuja, with an impressive career spanning legal practice, academia, public service and alternative dispute resolution.

He previously served as General Counsel at the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Abuja, and has held several academic positions, including Lecturer at the University of Jos, Senior Lecturer at the Nigerian Law School, Abuja, and Professor of Commercial Law at the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS), Abuja.

His wealth of experience extends to university governance, having served as a member of the Governing Council of Veritas University, Abuja and Edo State University, Iyamho, Edo State.

A highly respected figure in arbitration and commercial law, Prof. Idornigie is affiliated with several leading professional and arbitration institutions, including the Nigerian Bar Association, London Court of International Arbitration, African Arbitration Association, Lagos Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration, Lagos Court of Arbitration, Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague, and the National Association of Law Teachers.

He is also the 1st National Vice-Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK), Nigeria Branch, and a former Chairman of the Institute’s Abuja Chapter. He currently features on the Approved Faculty List (Tutor) of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, UK, reflecting his significant contribution to arbitration education and professional development.

With decades of experience in Commercial Law, Arbitration, Legal Education and Public Sector Reform, Prof. Idornigie brings a wealth of expertise to the NBA AGC 2026. His participation is expected to contribute significantly to robust professional discussions and provide valuable insights to lawyers and other participants.

The NBA Annual General Conference remains a premier platform for legal professionals to engage, learn, network and examine emerging issues shaping the legal profession and society.

📅 21–28 August 2026
📍 Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt

NBA AGC 2026 — Beyond Limits.

#NBAAGC2026 #BeyondLimits #NBAGC26

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