•Ubani and Akpabio
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON, has felicitated his Special Adviser on Legal Matters, Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani, SAN, on the occasion of his birthday.
In a congratulatory message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh and made available to The Frontier this morning, Senator Akpabio described Ubani, who turns 61 today, Sunday, July 27, 2025, as a tireless human rights crusader and a legal luminary of immeasurable depth.
“As one of the finest lawyers around, Dr. Ubani’s contributions to the growth of our nation’s legal system and democratic development will remain indelible. His courageous stance against military dictatorship alongside legends like the late Chief Gani Fawehinmi is well documented, as is his remarkable imprint in the restoration and consolidation of democracy in Nigeria.
“As former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ikeja Branch, and later as Chairman of NBA-SPIDEL, Dr. Ubani left enduring legacies that advanced the Rule of Law. His tenure as the Vice President of the Nigerian Bar Association also witnessed commendable progress in the defence of justice and constitutionalism,” Akpabio said.
He noted that Ubani “has consistently stood against injustice and oppression, and has been a relentless voice for the downtrodden through strategic public interest litigations.”
“I cherish your legal brilliance, unwavering dedication to the profession, and patriotic service to the nation,” the Senate President further said, adding: “These sterling attributes have earned you numerous accolades and widespread respect, and I am indeed proud to be associated with you.
“On behalf of my family and the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I heartily congratulate Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani, SAN – a great Nigerian, a distinguished legal mind, and my trusted Special Adviser on Legal Matters. I wish you a joyous birthday celebration, abundant divine blessings, and many more years of impactful service in sound health and prosperity.”
“Congratulations!”, the statement read.
