Delta-born Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chukwudi Enebeli, has officially secured his seat for the 2026 Maris Annual Public Service Lecture.
Mr. Enebeli, a Lagos-based partner at the prestigious Pinheiro LP, spoke in a telephone conversation with Comrade Fidelis Egugbo, the Senior Special Assistant (Media) to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and Secretary of the Maris Trust Council (organizers of the lecture series).
He stated that he would not miss the lecture, describing it as a vital gathering of security experts and Nigerians who believe that insecurity has stalled the country’s development.
The Maris Lecture series, a premier platform dedicated to identifying and proffering solutions to the socio-political and economic challenges facing Nigeria holds every Wednesday before Easter Sunday, that is, Wednesday of the Holy Week. By fostering a space where people from all walks of life meet, the lecture continues to influence public policy and national discourse.
Former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, CFR, will be the Keynote Speaker, addressing the topic: “Insecurity: Bane of Nigeria’s Unity and Progress.”
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, is the Distinguished Guest of Honour. The event will also feature his predecessor, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, CON, as Special Guest of Honour, and Deputy Governor Monday Onyeme, Ph.D., as Guest of Honour.
Former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dele Ezeoba, will serve as Chairman of the Occasion.
Other dignitaries include Rear Admiral Mike Onah (Father of the Day) and Dame Princess Minnie Igbrude, Ph.D. (Mother of the Day).
Discussants include Prof. Hope Eghagha of the University of Lagos; Sir Mike Ejiofor, lawyer and retired Director of the Department of State Services (DSS); Lady Rosemary Ogabu, LSM, retired Controller of Corrections; Hon. Warri Ovoke, Chairman of the Isoko South Local Government Council; and Rev. Fr. John Konyeke of the Catholic Institute of West Africa (CIWA).
The session will be moderated by Prof. Kemi Emina, the OdiEga of Ebu Kingdom.
Comrade Egugbo called on those wishing to place goodwill messages in the program to reach him on or before Friday, March 20, 2026, adding that sponsors for the lecture which has been dubbed a “Security Summit” would be appreciated.
The lecture will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, Delta State, at 12 Noon.
Mr. Enebeli noted that the lecture has become an indispensable forum for Nigerians concerned about the nation’s trajectory.
He remarked that he would not miss the gathering, as it brings together a unique blend of security experts, policymakers, and patriotic citizens who recognize that insecurity remains the primary anchor stalling Nigeria’s development.
”The issue of insecurity is a fundamental threat to our collective progress and unity; I am attending because we must engage in honest, expert-driven dialogue to find a way forward for the soul of our nation,” Enebeli said.
The participation of a legal powerhouse like Chukwudi Enebeli, SAN, underscores the significance of this year’s discourse and the legal community’s commitment to tackling Nigeria’s security architecture.
About Chukwudi K. Enebeli, SAN
Chukwudi K. Enebeli, SAN, hails from Umuachi-Afor in Ndokwa-East Local Government Area of Delta State. He obtained his LL.B in 2008 from the University of Benin and was called to the Nigerian Bar on November 3, 2009.
During his time at the University of Benin, he served as the Public Relations Officer of the Law Students’ Association (LAWSA) in 2006 and was elected President in 2007 after securing approximately 70% of the votes. As PRO, he successfully re-launched The Jurist, the official magazine of LAWSA, a feat not accomplished in over six years prior.
As President, he overhauled the faculty’s lecture theatres and restrooms, and installed air conditioning in a major lecture hall, making it the first student lecture theatre to be fully air-conditioned at the University of Benin at that time.
He also organized “The Distinguished Graduates Award,” raising over ₦1,000,000 for the association.
Mr. Enebeli started his career as a corps member at Pinheiro LP under the mentorship of Dr. Kemi Pinheiro, OFR, SAN. Due to his diligence, the firm offered him full employment in 2010.
He rose through the ranks to become a Team Leader, and in 2016, he was made a Partner.
A seasoned courtroom advocate, he has appeared at all levels of the Nigerian court system. In September 2024, he was conferred with the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, making him the first and only Ndokwa son to receive the honor.
He is an active member of the NBA, IBA, and several professional institutes, including BRIPAN and RIMAN.
He has served in numerous leadership roles within the NBA Ikeja Branch and was the Vice-Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the 2024 NBA Annual General Conference.
A prolific speaker, he has delivered papers on corruption, money laundering, and talent management at various national conferences.
In 2018, he spearheaded an initiative where his graduating class donated an updated Nigerian Weekly Law Report (NWLR) series to the UNIBEN Faculty of Law library.
He is a member of the prestigious Ikoyi Club 1938 and enjoys reading, politics, and football.
