The stage is set for one of the first major social events of the Nigerian Bar Association’s 2026 Annual General Conference as the Chief Judge of Rivers State hosts delegates, senior members of the Bar, judges, invited guests and friends of the legal profession to the official NBA–AGC 2026 Welcome Cocktail.
Scheduled for Saturday, 22 August 2026, the event marks the formal opening of the conference’s networking activities, offering participants an opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, renew professional relationships and forge new partnerships ahead of the week-long conference.
Against the backdrop of the historic city of Port Harcourt, the cocktail is expected to bring together lawyers from across Nigeria and beyond in an atmosphere of fellowship, camaraderie and hospitality, reflecting the enduring traditions of the legal profession.
The Nigerian Bar Association said the evening is designed to provide delegates with a relaxed setting to engage with members of the Bench and Bar, interact with colleagues from different jurisdictions, and welcome first-time participants to the Association’s flagship annual gathering.
The Association encouraged all registered conferees and invited guests to attend the event as Rivers State officially welcomes the nation’s legal community for what promises to be another memorable Annual General Conference.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, 22 August 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. (WAT)
Venue: Ceremonial Court Hall, Block “C”, High Court Complex, Port Harcourt.
The invitation was conveyed in a statement signed by Bridget Edokwe, Esq., National Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association.
