Global legal body honours Nigerian lawyer

The International Bar Association has recognized Nigerian lawyer Yusuf Nurudeen for his significant contributions to defending human rights and justice. Nurudeen, the founder of the Foundation for Public Interest Law and Development, received the IBA Pro Bono Award during the organization's annual conference in Copenhagen, Denmark.

The Global Legal Post reported on Friday that the award was given to Nurudeen "for his exceptional and sustained commitment to securing access to justice in Nigeria." In accepting the honor, Nurudeen expressed gratitude to the 141 volunteers at his pro bono center across 18 states in Nigeria, stating, "This award does not belong to me alone.

I dedicate it to our 141 remarkable volunteer lawyers... who continually give their time, knowledge and resources without expectation of financial reward."

The IBA also recognized two other lawyers from Myanmar and Singapore. Zar Li Aye from Myanmar received the IBA Award for Outstanding Contribution by a Legal Practitioner to Human Rights, while Charmaine Yap from Singapore was honored with the IBA Outstanding Young Lawyer Award.