The Nigerian Bar Association has unveiled a week-long programme for its Annual General Conference holding in Port Harcourt from August 21, 2026.

In the programme made available to CITY LAWYER, the association noted that “Across the week, Beyond Limits will provide the framework for examining the profession’s role in a rapidly changing legal, economic and institutional environment.”

Below is the full text of the statement.

NBA–AGC 2026 | THE WEEK AHEAD

The Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference 2026 is set to convene the legal profession in Port Harcourt from 21–28 August 2026 under the theme Beyond Limits.

The programme brings together professional discourse, institutional business, community engagement and leadership across eight days.

21 AUGUST | SERVICE
Jumaat Service

22 AUGUST | COMMUNITY & CONVENING
Health Walk • Tree Planting & Community Clean-Up • Pre-Conference NEC • Welcome Cocktail

23 AUGUST | OPENING
Church Service • Opening Ceremony • Opening of Friendship Center

24–26 AUGUST | IDEAS & PROFESSIONAL EXCHANGE
Showcases • Plenaries • Breakout Sessions
Football Final • President’s Dinner • UNBARRED

27 AUGUST | INSTITUTIONAL BUSINESS
Sections AGM • AGM

28 AUGUST | TRANSITION & CLOSE
AGC Press Conference • Swearing-In Ceremony • Departure

Across the week, Beyond Limits will provide the framework for examining the profession’s role in a rapidly changing legal, economic and institutional environment.

The Conference is expected to bring together the leaders and practitioners of the Nigerian legal profession, public institutions, business, academia and wider society for substantive engagement and professional exchange.

Port Harcourt | 21–28 August 2026
Yakubu Gowon Stadium

NBA–AGC 2026 — Beyond Limits.

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