Young lawyers in Rivers State are in high spirits as they finalize preparations to host the 2026 National Summit of the Nigerian Bar Association Young Lawyers Forum (NBA-YLF) in Port Harcourt.
Themed NBA-YLF@20: Rising To Lead, the landmark summit will hold from 22 – 24 April 2026 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, drawing young practitioners and senior members of the Bar from across the federation.
Members of the Nigerian Bar Association are expected to converge on the oil-rich capital for what promises to be a defining moment in the evolution of the Young Lawyers Forum.
The 2026 edition is particularly historic, commemorating 20 years of the Forum’s establishment and its impact on leadership development, professional growth, and welfare advocacy within the Bar.
Organisers have described the summit as more than a conference, positioning it as a strategic convergence of ideas, mentorship, and forward-looking discourse.
The programme is expected to feature leading figures from the Bar, the Bench, and other critical sectors, providing young lawyers with practical insights into emerging trends and the future of legal practice.
Beyond celebration, the summit will serve as a platform to critically assess the welfare of young lawyers, evaluate institutional progress over two decades, and chart a bold, structured pathway for the next generation of leaders within the Association.
All eyes now turn to Port Harcourt as the NBA-YLF marks its 20th anniversary with what promises to be a milestone gathering in the history of the Forum.
