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NBA-SPIDEL 2026: ORGANISERS ANNOUNCE AIRPORT PICK-UP, INVITE GOODWILL MESSAGES AND ADVERTISEMENTS AHEAD OF UMUAHIA CONFERENCE



Legal Diary News | 23 October 2026

The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) has announced arrangements for airport pick-up and drop-off services for delegates attending its 2026 Annual Conference in Umuahia, Abia State.

The conference, scheduled for 10–13 November 2026, at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia, will focus on the theme “In Public Interest: Advancing Justice, Democracy and Development.”

The event is expected to bring together legal practitioners, judicial officers, policymakers, public interest advocates and other stakeholders to examine critical issues affecting justice delivery, democratic governance and national development in Nigeria.

AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENTS

As part of preparations to facilitate delegates' participation, the Conference Planning Committee has announced airport pick-up arrangements for arrivals on 9 November 2026 and drop-off services for departures on 13 November 2026.

The designated airports include Enugu Airport, Owerri Airport (if operational), Port Harcourt International Airport and Uyo Airport.

Delegates intending to use the transportation arrangements are required to submit their flight itineraries on or before 1 November 2026 to the Secretary of the Conference Planning Committee, Dr. Lilian Ojimma, through 0803 330 8954.

The organisers further disclosed that 9 November has been designated for delegates' arrival and pre-conference activities, while 13 November will accommodate tours and departures.

CALL FOR GOODWILL MESSAGES AND ADVERTISEMENTS

The Conference Planning Committee has also invited individuals, law firms, corporate organisations and other interested stakeholders to place goodwill messages and advertisements in the official conference brochure.

The approved rates are as follows:

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Quarter Page ₦250,000 ₦150,000
Half Page ₦500,000 ₦350,000
Full Page ₦1,000,000 ₦750,000

Payments are to be made to NBA-SPIDEL, Access Bank, Account Number: 0775676671.

The initiative provides an opportunity for legal practitioners, organisations and corporate bodies to demonstrate support for the conference while gaining visibility through the official publication.

CONFERENCE TO ADDRESS JUSTICE AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The 2026 NBA-SPIDEL Annual Conference comes at a time when Nigeria continues to confront challenges relating to access to justice, constitutional governance, accountability, human rights protection and sustainable development.

With its emphasis on public interest, the conference is expected to provide a platform for constructive discussions on strengthening democratic institutions, promoting the rule of law and advancing policies that protect citizens' rights.

The Conference Planning Committee, chaired by Sir Ejike Ezenwa, SAN, has encouraged prospective participants and supporters to take advantage of the arrangements and opportunities announced.

Interested delegates can obtain further information through the conference organisers and the official NBA-SPIDEL registration platform.

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