Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani, popularly known as MOU, is a distinguished legal luminary, public interest advocate, and accomplished human rights crusader. He is the Principal Partner of the law firm of Ubani & Co., which he founded in 1991, and currently employs over 15 legal practitioners. A graduate of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (LL.B, Second Class Upper), he was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1990 after obtaining a B.L from the Nigerian Law School (Second Class Upper). He holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) degree in Comparative Constitutional and Company Law from the University of Lagos.
He is awareded PHD by many universities as an honour for his achievements and he is on the verge of completing his PHD degree in law at Babcock University
He has now been elevated to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), a mark of distinction and professional excellence in the legal profession.
Dr. Ubani was recently appointed as the Legal Adviser to the President of the Senate of Nigeria on Legal and Constitutional Matters, where he plays a strategic advisory role in shaping national legal and constitutional frameworks.
In addition, he is the current Legal Adviser of the Assemblies of God Nigeria, one of the largest Pentecostal denominations in the country, where he provides critical legal and regulatory guidance.
His professional affiliations include membership in:
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria (CLASFON)
Field Representative, Full Gospel Businessmen Fellowship International
A Fellow ofPension Institute of Nigeria
African Bar Association
International Bar Association (IBA)
He has served in various leadership positions:
Notary Public of the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Former Vice President, Nigerian Bar Association
Former Chairman, NBA Ikeja Branch
Former Chairman, NBA Section on Public Interest and Development Law (SPIDEL)
Former Alternate Chairman, Finance Committee, NBA Ikeja (2011)
Chairman, Electoral Reform Commission, African Bar Association
Council Member, African Bar Association
Chairman NBA Electoral Reform Committee
National Legal Impact & Advocacy: Dr. Ubani is renowned for his fearless public interest litigation and was recently successful in two landmark cases:
1. Challenging the jumbo salaries and allowances of members of the National Assembly.
2. Overturning the Federal Government’s arbitrary directive to deactivate SIM cards of Nigerians lacking NINs.
Awards and Honours:
PhD (Honoris Causa) in Leadership and Advocacy
SPODAC Award for Excellence and Service to Humanity
Ikeja City Award of Excellence (2011)
Certified Pension Institute of Nigeria Fellowship Award (2011)
Lagos State Radio Service “Listener of the Year” Award (Eko FM, 2008)
Philanthropy: He is the founder of The Onyekachi Ubani Foundation, a platform through which he has empowered countless Nigerians. His foundation notably facilitated life-saving surgery for Baby Somayah in India and has supported many indigent citizens across Nigeria.
Personal Life: Dr. Ubani is happily married to Lady Faustina Ubani, and they are blessed with four children, including a lawyer and a Masters Degree Holder on Engineering and Mass Communication Masters Degree holder Daughter.
He is popularly referred to as the “Second Senior Advocate of the Masses,” following in the footsteps of the late Chief Gani Fawehinmi, and continues to inspire with his advocacy, compassion, and unwavering pursuit of justice.
His desire to see a Nigeria that is working for all is unrelenting.
Happy birthday, MOU.
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