Ex-Abia Attorney-General, Chief Umeh Kalu, SAN, Marks 40 Years at Nigerian Bar
Former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Abia State, Chief Umeh Kalu, SAN, has expressed gratitude to God as he celebrates 40 years of his call to the Nigerian Bar.
Kalu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Life Bencher, marked the anniversary on Friday, October 16, 2026, describing his four decades in the legal profession as a journey of God’s faithfulness.
In a statement to commemorate the occasion, the former Attorney-General said God had blessed him beyond his expectations when he began his legal career in 1986.
“Today, the 16th day of October marks 40 years of my being adorned with the wig and gown to practice the profession of law in Nigeria,” he said.
Reflecting on his journey, Kalu said he had every reason to be grateful to God for the opportunities, progress and achievements recorded over the years.
“God has indeed been faithful to me for He has given me even more than I expected at the onset,” he added.
The senior lawyer also invited his family, friends, colleagues and well-wishers to join him in thanking God for sustaining him throughout his career.
“Join me in Thanksgiving to the mighty one from whom all blessings flow,” he said.
A native of Okagwe Ohafia in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, Kalu studied law at the then Imo State University, now Abia State University, before proceeding to the Nigerian Law School. He was called to the Bar on October 16, 1986.
He began his legal career in private practice in Lagos and subsequently established Umeh Kalu & Associates, where he built his experience in legal practice before taking up public appointments.
Kalu served as Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Abia State from 2009 to 2019.
During his 10 years in office, he was responsible for advising the state government on legal matters and overseeing the affairs of the Ministry of Justice.
In 2016, he was elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, one of the highest distinctions in the country’s legal profession. He also became a Life Bencher, a recognition associated with service to the legal profession.
