Joseph Bodurin Daudu
Chief Joseph Bodurin Daudu SAN | |
|---|---|
| President of the Nigerian Bar Association | |
| In office August 2010 – July 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Rotimi Akeredolu |
| Succeeded by | Okey Wali |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 December 1959 Ogori-Magongo, Kogi State, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Profession | Jurist |
Chief Joseph Bodurin Daudu, SAN (born 27 December 1959), is a Nigerian lawyer, jurist and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). He served as the 25th President of the NBA from August 2010 to July 2012.[1][2] He is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), a Life Bencher of the Body of Benchers, and a former Secretary-General of the International Council of Jurists.[3]
Early life and education
Daudu was born on 27 December 1959 in Ogori-Magongo Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria.[4]
He obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1980.[1] In 1995, he was conferred with the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).[1]
Career
Daudu began legal practice in 1980 after being called to the Bar. He became a member of the Body of Benchers in 2002 and was elevated to the status of Life Bencher in 2010.[5]
In August 2010, Daudu was elected President of the Nigerian Bar Association, succeeding Rotimi Akeredolu. During his tenure, he spoke on issues relating to judicial independence, constitutionalism, legal reform and the administration of justice in Nigeria.[1][2] He served until July 2012, when he was succeeded by Okey Wali.[6][7]
Following his tenure as NBA President, Daudu continued legal practice and public advocacy on constitutional law, governance and judicial reforms. He has commented on democratic development, the rule of law and constitutional issues in Nigeria.[8][9]
Daudu also served as Secretary-General of the International Council of Jurists.[3]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Daudu emerges NBA President". Daily Trust. 30 July 2010. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- 1 2 "Daudu, SAN emerges NBA President-elect". Vanguard. 30 July 2010. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- 1 2 "Past Office Bearers". International Council of Jurists. Archived from the original on 7 April 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "Who becomes NBA President: Gadzama, Daudu?". Vanguard. 30 July 2010. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "Sofola emerges Body of Benchers chairman". The Punch. 25 April 2012. Archived from the original on 3 May 2012. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "As NBA unveils Wole Olanipekun Bar Centre". Daily Independent. 18 March 2014. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "Senior lawyers no longer show interest in NBA — Okey Wali". Vanguard. 16 April 2012. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "There is Failure of Governance at all Levels — Daudu". This Day. 5 January 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
- ↑ "Nigeria must resist one-party state — Daudu, others". Daily Trust. 18 May 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2026.