2025 NBA Conference: Lawyers Hail Enugu as Cleanest, Safest City

The just concluded Annual General Conference (AGC) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has spotlighted Enugu State as one of the cleanest and safest cities in Nigeria, with lawyers from across the country commending the state’s infrastructure, hospitality, and tourism attractions.

During a guided tour of key tourist sites including the Art Gallery, National Museum, Milliken Hill, and Ngwo Pine Forest many participants said their impressions of the South East had been positively transformed by their experience in Enugu.

Lawyers Share Experiences

Stephen Medaiyedu, from the FCT Bar, Abuja, praised the level of development under Governor Peter Mbah, particularly noting the successful relocation of the conference from Port Harcourt to Enugu within four months.

“The infrastructure is fantastic, the transport system is very well organised, the security is very assuring, as we have no reason to be afraid of anything. I commend the governor and the people for the hospitality they afforded us,” he said.

Samir Mohammed Adamu from Bauchi State described Enugu as one of Nigeria’s most beautiful and peaceful cities:

“It is a beautiful city with peace and hospitable people. It is green and its environment is quite serene. The way and manner the people received us here is quite wonderful.”

NBA member Ozor Nnadume Awforkansi noted that the positive experiences of visiting lawyers could pave the way for Enugu to host more national events in the future.

“If they knew this was how beautiful and safe Enugu was, they would have been coming here for their vacations and weekends,” he added, highlighting that much of the transformation was achieved under Governor Mbah.

Tourism and Infrastructure Push

Wilson Uche Ugwe, a tour guide and Vice President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), said Enugu’s tourism potential had been effectively showcased to visitors. He revealed that the governor had earmarked over ₦13 billion for investment in the sector.

Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dame Ugochi Madueke, said her ministry ensured that the lawyers enjoyed not only the sights but also Enugu’s rich culinary heritage — from okpa and abacha to palm wine.

She further disclosed that the state was working on innovative projects such as a zipline (the first in Nigeria) and the 600 Steps to Tranquility leading to a waterfall.

A City Rebranded

For many participants, the NBA Conference was not only a professional gathering but also an opportunity to experience Enugu’s transformation firsthand.

The combination of security, organisation, cultural richness, and hospitality left many lawyers convinced that Enugu is emerging as a model for urban development and tourism in Nigeria.

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