- Current designationChairman, Nigerian Body of Benchers
- Professional designationHRM Albert Akpomudje, SAN, FCIArb
- Traditional titleEyavwien Alaka I, Owhorode of Olomu Kingdom
HRM Albert Akpomudje, SAN, FCIArb
Eyavwien Alaka I, Owhorode of Olomu Kingdom
HRM Albert Akpomudje is a distinguished Nigerian legal practitioner, Senior Advocate of Nigeria and traditional ruler who serves as Chairman of the Body of Benchers of Nigeria.
He is the founding partner of Albert Akpomudje SAN & Partners and has more than four decades of experience in legal practice.
- 54thChairman of the Body of Benchers
- 2001Conferred with SAN rank
- 44+Years of legal practice
- 2026Assumed Chairmanship
Profile
HRM Albert Akpomudje, SAN, FCIArb is a prominent Nigerian lawyer with extensive experience across various areas of legal practice. He is the Founding Partner of Albert Akpomudje SAN & Partners.
He obtained his LL.B. (Hons) from the University of Lagos and his Bachelor of Laws (BL) qualification from the Nigerian Law School. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb).
He was conferred with the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) in 2001 and subsequently became a Life Bencher.
Beyond his legal career, he is the Eyavwien Alaka I, Owhorode of the Ancient Olomu Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria.
Professional career
- 1981Called to the Nigerian BarCommenced his professional legal career following his admission to practice law in Nigeria.
- 1985 – 1995Practice at Ewuewu ChambersDeveloped substantial litigation and advocacy experience at the chambers of the late Dr. Mudiaga Odje.
- 1995Founded Albert Akpomudje & Co.Established his own legal practice, which subsequently developed into Albert Akpomudje SAN & Partners.
- 2001Senior Advocate of NigeriaConferred with the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, recognising his distinguished contribution to legal practice.
- 2007Life BencherBecame a Life Member of the Nigerian Body of Benchers.
- 2025Traditional LeadershipInstalled as the Eyavwien Alaka I, Owhorode of the Ancient Olomu Kingdom in Delta State.
- 2026Chairman, Body of BenchersAssumed office as the 54th Chairman of the Body of Benchers, Nigeria.
Role of the Chairman
The Chairman provides leadership to the Body of Benchers in the discharge of its statutory responsibilities relating to the Nigerian legal profession.
Professional Standards
Promotes high standards of professional conduct, integrity and ethical practice among members of the legal profession.
Call to the Bar
Provides leadership in matters relating to the formal admission of qualified candidates to the Nigerian Bar.
Discipline
Supports institutional processes for professional discipline and accountability within the legal profession.
Legal Profession
Provides strategic leadership towards strengthening the standards, integrity and development of legal practice in Nigeria.
Education and professional qualifications
- LL.B. (Hons)University of Lagos, Nigeria
- B.L.Nigerian Law School
- SANSenior Advocate of Nigeria — 2001
- FCIArbFellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Leadership of the legal profession carries with it a responsibility to preserve professional integrity, promote justice and strengthen confidence in the rule of law.
Leadership principle for the Body of Benchers
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