Joseph Bodurin Daudu

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. 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.

Early life and education

Daudu was born on 27 December 1959 in Ogori-Magongo Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria.

He obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1980.

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.

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.

Daudu also served as Secretary-General of the International Council of Jurists.