The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Anaocha Branch will, on Thursday, November 27, 2025, hold its Biennial Memorial Lecture in honour of the late Chief Charles Enidom Nwudo Obegolu.
A revered legal icon, community leader, and devout Christian whose life and legacy continue to inspire generations within and beyond the legal profession.
Born on April 16, 1937, in Obeledu, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, Chief Obegolu distinguished himself as a man of learning, discipline, and integrity.
He attended St. Paul’s School, Obeledu, and later the Holy Ghost Juniorate, Ihiala, before venturing into teaching and civil service.
His quest for justice and human development led him to study law in 1963, earning his LL.B (Hons) in 1966 and being called to the Nigerian Bar in 1971.
For over four decades, Chief Obegolu maintained a vibrant private legal practice, offering advisory services to individuals, corporations, and government bodies.
His professional journey was marked by humility, brilliance, and a relentless commitment to fairness.
He served in several capacities including Member of the Council of Legal Education (1991–1994), Member of the Anambra State Election Petition Tribunal (1997), and Chairman of the Police Community Relations Committee in the old Anambra State.
Beyond the Bar, Chief Obegolu was a true community pillar. He held the traditional titles of Ezeani Ononiwu and Onowu (Prime Minister) of Obeledu Town (1999–2002).
A devout Catholic, he was a Fourth-Degree Knight of St. Mulumba and Mayor of the Blessed Sacrament Parish, Enugu.
Through countless philanthropic and developmental initiatives, roads, schools, and health projects, he impacted lives and uplifted his community with quiet strength and vision.
Chief Obegolu passed on October 10, 2012, but his memory remains evergreen.
The NBA Anaocha Branch Bar Centre was named in his honour, standing as a lasting monument to a man who gave his all to the law, his faith, and his people.
The forthcoming memorial lecture seeks to celebrate his enduring legacy of service, professionalism, and humanity, and to inspire the next generation of lawyers to emulate his virtues.
Signed:
John Oraekeh, Esq. Chair, NBA Anaocha
Kaine Anawune, Esq Chair, Planning Committee.
