Yusuf Nurudeen Wins IBA Pro Bono Award for Legal Aid
Nigerian lawyer Yusuf Nurudeen has been awarded the 2026 International Bar Association (IBA) Pro Bono Award for his significant contributions to providing free legal services to indigent and vulnerable individuals. He mobilized 141 volunteer lawyers through his organization, the Foundation for Public Interest Law and Development, also known as The Pro Bono Centre, to serve across 18 states.
The award was presented on 8 October at the IBA’s annual awards breakfast in Copenhagen, Denmark, by Babatunde Ajibade (SAN), Chairman of the IBA Section on Public and Professional Interest for 2025–2026. Nurudeen dedicated the award to the volunteer lawyers, emphasizing that their collective efforts were the true reason for the recognition.
He stated that the award symbolizes a commitment to ensuring access to justice for those who cannot afford legal representation. The IBA's Pro Bono Committee aims to promote a culture of free legal assistance, particularly in areas where legal aid is insufficient.
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