It is with profound sadness that The Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN) mourns the passing of Sir Chief Henry Oghogho Ogbodu, SAN, a distinguished legal icon and a respected member of the body who departed this life on 14 June 2026 at the age of 73.
Called to the Nigerian Bar in 1982 and elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria in 2012, Sir Chief Ogbodudistinguished himself as an accomplished legal practitioner whose career spanned over four decades of dedicated service to the legal profession and the administration of justice. He established himself as a formidable advocate and a versatile practitioner whose expertise spanned General Litigation, Corporate and Commercial law, Oil and Gas, and Constitutional and Human Rights Law, Election Petitions, Arbitration, among other fields.
Beyond his courtroom successes as the Principal Partner of H.O. Ogbodu, SAN & Co., he was a dedicated servant of the Bar and the nation. From his leadership as the Chairman of the Benin Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association to his contributions on the Edo State Criminal Justice Committee and the Justice Belgore Commission, he remained a pillar of institutional integrity. As a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, he championed the growth of alternative dispute resolution, leaving an indelible mark on the practice of law in Nigeria.
Chief Ogbodu will be remembered not only for his intellectual rigour and his service to the legal profession but also for his principled approach to his practice. His leadership and legacy of service, professionalism, and dedication to the rule of law will continue to inspire those who had the privilege to learn from his decades of distinguished practice.
BOSAN extends its heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, friends, and the entire legal community. We honour his remarkable legacy of professionalism, leadership, and service, and pray that his soul rests in perfect peace.
May his memory remain a blessing.
