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…recounts journey from Political Science to Law, student leadership and enduring friendships Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani, SAN , has described the University of Nigeria as an institution that profoundly shaped his intellectual development, character, friendships and eventual journey into law and public service. Ubani made the remarks while sharing reminiscences of his university years at a gathering of the University of Nigeria Alumni Association, Abuja Chapter , where he delivered a reflective presentation titled “The University That Made Me: Reminiscences of My Sojourn at the University of Nigeria, 1983–1989.” Taking his audience through a six-year journey spanning the Nsukka and Enugu campuses, the former Vice President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) said his university experience went far beyond obtaining a degree. “There are places we visit, places we live in, and places that live in us. For me, the University of Nigeria is not me...

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani, SAN, has urged women of the Anglican Diocese of Egbu, Owerri  to draw their strength from Christ and deploy their God-given gifts in the service of the Church, family and society. Dr. Ubani made the call while delivering the keynote address, “The Source of Our Strength,” at the Annual Women’s Conference of the Anglican Diocese of Egbu, held at St. John’s Anglican Church, Naze, Owerri. Taking his text from Philippians 4:13 - “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”,  Ubani cautioned against interpreting the scripture as a declaration of human self-sufficiency. Rather, he described it as a testimony to the sufficiency of God’s grace in every circumstance. According to him, true Christian strength is not the absence of weakness, difficulties or vulnerability, but the ability to remain firmly anchored in Christ when confronted by the challenges of life. He particularly challenged women, who often ca...