Joe-Kyari Gadzama

Joe-Kyari Gadzama (born 28 November, 1961) is a prominent Nigerian lawyer, commercial arbitrator, and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). He is best known as the founder and Senior Partner of the law firm JK Gadzama LLP. He is known for his expertise in handling high-profile commercial cases, administrative matters, and dispute resolution through mediation and arbitration. He has also played a significant role in the development of the legal profession in Nigeria and the training of young lawyers. Quotes I propose that we also channel our efforts into promoting the enactment of modern Arbitral and ADR legislation. The Arbitration and Conciliation Act is well overdue for a radical overhaul and the Arbitration legislation in a number of States are, to say the least, archaic. As ambassadors of ADR, I encourage members of the Chapter to join in the collective effort for positive change in this regard. We must live up to our roles as the watchdogs of the society, the eyes of the blind, the eardrums of the deaf and the mouthpiece of the dumb. Our electoral process must set the pace and trend for the political class of our society to emulate. ... And this is our dream and vision, because life is not how much you acquire or own but how much impact you're able to make on the lives of others. Pursuant to section 11(8)(a) of the Legal Practitioners Act, the filing of an appeal within the prescribed time prevents the direction from taking effect pending the determination of the appeal. I wish to reassure my clients, colleagues, friends and the general public that, upon the filing of the appeal within the time prescribed by law, my right to practise as a legal practitioner remains unaffected pending the final determination of the appeal. The complaint against me alleged that I improperly took over another lawyer’s brief, solicited clients and wrongfully appropriated professional fees. Those allegations are, with respect, unfounded. I was retained directly by the Judgment Creditors through written letters of instruction and acted throughout strictly in accordance with that professional retainer. In my respectful view, the documentary evidence before the Committee does not support the findings made against me. I trust in the judicial process and remain confident that justice will ultimately prevail. I dream of a Nigeria where humanity is our race, our language is one and indigeneship is true to all citizens regardless of residency in any State…I dream of a Nigeria where a nobody can become somebody and somebody is treated as equal with someone regarded as a nobody in the eyes of the law – where the rule of law is worshipped and the sacredness of justice is not corrupted… I dream of a Nigeria inspiring the African continent and the black race to her pride of place in the world; I dream of a Nigeria where the Legal Profession and the Bar play a pivotal role in nation-building since we are the primus inter pares. I dream, I dream and I dream of a better Nigeria where everyone mutually co-exists and lives peacefully with a wide range of opportunities to thrive and succeed in any lawful profession, trade or vocation anywhere he or she resides. I dream of a brighter future for our children and children's children. I pray that all Nigerians work to make these dreams come to pass in the not too distant future. Category:Lawyers from Nigeria Category:1961 births Category:Living people