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NBA-SPIDEL 2026: DISTINGUISHED WOMEN LEADERS TO HEADLINE PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP ON MENTORSHIP AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN UMUAHIA


Reported by Michael Obinna Ochili, Esq. | Legal Diary News

The Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) has unveiled an impressive lineup of distinguished female legal practitioners, judicial officers, academics and public sector leaders for a special pre-conference workshop at its forthcoming 2026 Annual Conference in Umuahia, Abia State.

The workshop, titled "Women in the Justice Sector: Lawyers’ Self-Help, Mentoring and Leadership Development," is scheduled for Monday, 9 November 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Umuahia.

The session forms part of the pre-conference activities of the NBA-SPIDEL Annual Conference, holding from 9 to 13 November 2026, under the theme "In Public Interest: Advancing Justice, Democracy and Development."

The workshop will focus on strengthening women's participation and leadership within the justice sector through mentorship, professional networking, institutional support and sustainable career development.

Particular attention will be given to the challenges confronting female legal practitioners, including institutional barriers, work-life balance, limited leadership opportunities and the need for stronger professional support systems.

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS AND FACILITATORS

The workshop will be moderated by Ngozika Alo Ngele, a Senior Magistrate in the Ebonyi State Judiciary and founder of My Legal Journey.

The distinguished trainers and facilitators include:

  1. Iyom Josephine Anenih – Former Minister of Women Affairs.

  2. Boma Alabi, SAN – Past President, Commonwealth Lawyers Association.

  3. Ngozi Blessing Felix – Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Abia State.

  4. Professor Foluke Dada-Lawanson – Caleb University, Lagos, and former Second Vice President of the Nigerian Bar Association.

  5. Hauwa'ila Mohammed – Chairperson, NBA Women Forum.

  6. Patience N. Etumudon – Chairperson, NBA Lawyers with Disabilities Forum (NBA-LWDF).

  7. Emmanuela Azu – Regional Director, Women Advocate and Documentation Center (WARDC).

  8. Associate Professor Uju Agomoh – Chairperson, NBA-SPIDEL.


PROMOTING WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION

The workshop is expected to provide a platform for meaningful engagement on the advancement of women within Nigeria's justice system.

Through practical discussions and shared professional experiences, participants will explore strategies for overcoming institutional barriers, building mentorship relationships, strengthening leadership capacity and promoting inclusive professional development.

The participation of accomplished women from the judiciary, legal profession, academia, government and civil society underscores the importance of collaboration in addressing the challenges facing women in the justice sector.

A CONFERENCE DEDICATED TO PUBLIC INTEREST AND DEVELOPMENT

The 2026 NBA-SPIDEL Annual Conference promises to bring together legal professionals, policymakers, civil society organisations, academics and other stakeholders to examine pressing issues affecting justice, democracy, good governance and sustainable development in Nigeria.

The women's leadership workshop is particularly significant as it seeks to encourage greater representation, professional excellence and meaningful participation of women in decision-making processes within the legal profession and the wider justice system.

Legal practitioners, particularly young female lawyers, are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to learn from accomplished professionals, establish valuable mentorship relationships and strengthen their leadership potential.

Conference Details:

Event: 2026 NBA-SPIDEL Annual Conference
Date: 9–13 November 2026
Venue: International Conference Centre, Umuahia, Abia State
Pre-Conference Workshop: Monday, 9 November 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Reported by:
Michael Obinna Ochili, Esq.
Legal Diary News

Reporting Law, Justice and Developments in the Legal Profession.

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