Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt
Sixteen law faculties from universities across the Niger Delta are competing in the 2026 Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Annual Moot Court and Mock Trial Competition, with stakeholders stressing the importance of practical legal training in preparing young lawyers for the challenges of the region.
Declaring the competition open in Port Harcourt, Chairman of the NDDC 7th Governing Board, Chiedu Ebie, said the commission’s continued investment in the competition was driven by its strategic role in building the confidence and advocacy skills of young legal minds.
Ebie said moot court competitions provided law students with opportunities to develop courtroom presentation and advocacy skills while gaining practical experience beyond the classroom.
“It is our expectation that this competition lays the foundation for the advocacy skills these young legal minds will need to draw attention to the challenges of our region, even at this early stage of their careers,” he said.
