Distinguished legal practitioner and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani, has added another remarkable achievement to his illustrious career, earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law from Babcock University and declaring that his academic journey is far from over.
Ubani was among a select group of scholars conferred with doctoral degrees during Babcock University’s 2026 Convocation Ceremony held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The colourful ceremony attracted government officials, members of the Bench and Bar, academics, family members and well-wishers from across the country, with the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) reporting from the event.
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, who attended the ceremony as a special guest, congratulated the graduating students on their academic accomplishments and urged them to deploy their knowledge, research and expertise towards national development.
The governor also commended Babcock University for its sustained commitment to quality education, impactful research and the development of highly skilled professionals.
In his welcome address, the Vice-Chancellor of Babcock University, Prof. Afolarin Ojewole, described the convocation as a celebration of discipline, sacrifice, resilience and scholarly excellence.
According to him, earning a PhD represents years of rigorous research, critical inquiry and unwavering commitment to the pursuit of knowledge. He noted that the achievement reflected not only the determination of the graduates but also the invaluable support of their supervisors, lecturers, families, friends and the wider academic community.
Prof. Ojewole charged the newly conferred doctoral graduates to contribute meaningfully to public policy, professional practice, national development and the global body of knowledge through research and innovation.
One of the major highlights of the ceremony was the conferment of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law on Dr. Monday Onyekachi Ubani, SAN, whose latest academic achievement further underscores his reputation as one of Nigeria’s foremost legal minds and a passionate advocate of lifelong learning.
Speaking with journalists shortly after the ceremony, an elated Ubani described the doctoral journey as one of the most intellectually demanding experiences of his life.
“The journey does not end with the graduation ceremony. There are still administrative processes to complete. It is a very rigorous journey, but it is worth every sacrifice,” he said.
He encouraged professionals across different fields, including journalists, to embrace higher education, describing the PhD as “the last bus stop of knowledge.”
“I recommend a PhD for everyone, including journalists, if you can. It is a worthwhile experience that broadens your knowledge and perspective,” he stated.
Despite attaining one of the highest academic qualifications available, Ubani revealed that he is already looking ahead to his next ambition — becoming a professor.
“The next step is professorship. I’m going for it. I want to start lecturing. Once I have a university where I’m lecturing, I will begin writing more. I’m a good writer; I even write better than I speak. By the grace of God, I believe He will make it happen,” he said.
Reflecting on his accomplishments, the legal practitioner added:
“I have become a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, I have become a doctor, and I also hope to become a professor.”
Ubani also offered words of encouragement to young Nigerians, urging them to remain steadfast in pursuing their dreams through perseverance, diligence and faith.
“My message to the younger generation is that they must persevere. But, most importantly, they must know God. If you have God in your life, there is nothing you cannot achieve. There is nothing you cannot do if God is with you,” he said.
The newly conferred PhD holder expressed heartfelt appreciation to his family, mentors, colleagues and friends for their unwavering support throughout the demanding doctoral programme.
He described the achievement as a testament to God’s grace, hard work and the encouragement of those who believed in him.
The convocation concluded with the formal conferment of doctoral degrees on successful candidates, as Babcock University charged the new PhD holders to uphold the highest standards of scholarship, integrity and service while applying their research to address societal challenges and advance national development.